UN marks third anniversary of International Day to Combat Islamophobia

The United Nations says there is a ‘disturbing rise’ in anti-Muslim bigotry. “From racial profiling and discriminatory policies that violate human rights and dignity, to outright violence against individuals and places of worship, this is part of a wider scourge of intolerance,” UN Chef de Cabinet, Courtenay Rattray said on Friday.

The comments came during a meeting of the General Assembly to mark International Day to Combat…