{"id":18793,"date":"2025-05-09T05:18:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T05:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=18793"},"modified":"2025-05-09T05:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T05:18:36","slug":"un-appoints-miguel-angel-moratinos-special-envoy-to-combat-islamophobia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=18793","title":{"rendered":"UN appoints Miguel Angel Moratinos special envoy to combat Islamophobia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dawn.com\/primary\/2025\/05\/09021110269c013.jpg\" alt=\"The UN\u2019s special envoy to combat Islamophobia Miguel Angel Moratinos. \u2014 Photo via X (@MiguelMoratinos)\" title=\"The UN\u2019s special envoy to combat Islamophobia Miguel Angel Moratinos. \u2014 Photo via X (@MiguelMoratinos)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The UN\u2019s special envoy to combat Islamophobia Miguel Angel Moratinos. \u2014 Photo via X (@MiguelMoratinos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The UN appointed Spanish diplomat Miguel Angel Moratinos Cuyaube on Wednesday as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres\u2019 special envoy to combat Islamophobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moratinos will continue in his current role as High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), which he has held since 2019, according to a statement by the UN spokesperson\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMoratinos brings decades of diplomatic experience and leadership on multilateral issues, including dialogue among civilisations and combating discrimination,\u201d it said. \u201cMoratinos has reinforced UNAOC\u2019s role as a global platform for dialogue and bridge-building.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded:&nbsp;7.73%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remaining Time&nbsp;-10:49MuteFullscreenX<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/globalsun.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A seasoned diplomat, Moratinos served as Spain\u2019s foreign minister from 2004 to 2010, during which his country held the presidency of the Security Council and led several international organisations, including the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On X, Moratinos uploaded a statement expressing his gratitude and stating he was truly honoured for the appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI thank the secretary general for the new responsibility that I have been entrusted with. I am also grateful for the support of member states and especially the OIC Core Group,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe appointment of a UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia will contribute to strengthening our response to Islamophobia,\u201d he added. \u201cI wish to reaffirm my commitment to stand in solidarity with Muslim communities and to stand up against all forms of discrimination and bigotry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1909516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1909516<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UN appointed Spanish diplomat Miguel Angel Moratinos Cuyaube on Wednesday as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres\u2019 special envoy to combat Islamophobia. 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