UN Chief Urges Global Unity in Fight Against Hatred on Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide
За 100 дней был убит миллион человек. Соседи нападали на соседей, друзья стали злейшими врагами, были уничтожены целые семьи. Сегодня в ООН вспоминают о трагических событиях в Руанде – геноциде против тутси. В начале апреля 1994 года в стране начались массовые убийства представителей этой этнической группы, а также умеренных и сочувствовавших им хуту. Насилие продолжалось до середины июля.
«Эти 100 дней отразили худшее, что есть в человечестве», – сказал Генеральный секретарь Антониу Гутерриш на мероприятии в штаб-квартире ООН, посвященном 30-летней годовщине геноцида в Руанде.
Язык вражды
Геноцид характеризуется массовым насилием и убийствами, но начинается с языка вражды, подчеркнул глава ООН. Три десятилетия спустя после геноцида против тутси язык ненависти все еще широко распространен во всем мире. Более того, «глобальный мегафон социальных сетей» только усиливает ненавистническую риторику, отметил Гутерриш.
«Расизм, женоненавистничество, ложь, антисемитизм, нетерпимость к мусульманам, стигматизация, дискриминация и прямое отрицание – или даже прославление – прошлых случаев геноцида, включая Холокост и геноцид против тутси. Мировое сообщество должно объединиться против этого потока ненавистнических высказываний», – сказал Генсек.
Он призвал страны ратифицировать и в полной мере выполнять Конвенцию о предупреждении преступления геноцида, противодействовать дезинформации и просвещать население, в первую очередь – молодежь.
Послание молодому поколению
«Я хочу передать особое послание молодым людям из Руанды, которые присоединились к нам сегодня здесь и онлайн.. Мы никогда не забудем ужасы тех чудовищных 100 дней. Но нам нужна ваша помощь. Нам нужен ваш голос и ваш активизм, чтобы сохранить память о тех, кто был убит. И выявлять ненависть везде, где вы слышите или видите ее проявления», – заявил глава ООН.
«Давайте все дадим отпор ненависти и нетерпимости, где бы мы их ни встречали. Пусть память о жертвах подстегнет наши действия и вдохновит нас на стремление создать лучший и безопасный мир для всех людей», – добавил он.
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“These 100 days reflected the worst in humanity,” said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the event at the UN headquarters marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. The language of hateGenocide is characterized by mass violence and killings, but it starts with the language of hate, emphasized the UN chief. Three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi, the language of hatred is still widely prevalent worldwide. Furthermore, the “global megaphone of social media” only amplifies hateful rhetoric, noted Guterres. “Racism, misogyny, lies, anti-Semitism, intolerance towards Muslims, stigmatization, discrimination, and direct denial – or even glorification – of past instances of genocide, including the Holocaust and the genocide against the Tutsi. The international community must unite against this wave of hateful speech,” said the Secretary-General. He called on countries to…
“These 100 days reflected the worst of humanity,” said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters event marking the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. The language of enmityGenocide is characterized by mass violence and killings, but it starts with the language of enmity, emphasized the UN chief. Three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi, hate speech is still widespread worldwide. Moreover, the “global megaphone of social media” only amplifies the hateful rhetoric, noted Guterres. “Racism, misogyny, lies, anti-Semitism, intolerance towards Muslims, stigmatization, discrimination, and outright denial – or even glorification – of past genocides, including the Holocaust and the genocide against the Tutsi. The world community must unite against this stream of hateful expressions,” the Secretary-General said. He urged countries to join forces
“These 100 days reflected the worst of humanity,” said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters event marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. The language of hatredGenocide is characterized by mass violence and killings, but it starts with the language of hatred, emphasized the UN chief. Three decades after the genocide against the Tutsis, the language of hate is still widespread worldwide. Moreover, the “global megaphone of social media” only amplifies the rhetoric of hate, noted Guterres. “Racism, misogyny, lies, anti-Semitism, intolerance towards Muslims, stigma, discrimination, and outright denial – or even glorification – of past genocides, including the Holocaust and the genocide against the Tutsis. The world community must unite against this tide of hate speech,” stated the Secretary-General. He called on countries to unite
“These 100 days reflected the worst of humanity,” said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the event at the UN headquarters commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Hate speechGenocide is characterized by mass violence and killings, but it starts with hate speech, emphasized the UN chief. Three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi, the language of hate is still widespread worldwide. Moreover, the “global megaphone of social media” only amplifies hateful rhetoric, noted Guterres. “Racism, misogyny, lies, anti-Semitism, intolerance towards Muslims, stigma, discrimination, and outright denial – or even glorification – of past genocide cases, including the Holocaust and the genocide against the Tutsi. The world community must unite against this tide of hate speech,” said the Secretary-General. He called on countries to unite.”
Does the UN Chief suggest any specific actions to combat the spread of hatred and discriminatory language in today’s world?
The UN Chief highlighted that combating the spread of hatred and discriminatory language requires global unity and action. He emphasized the importance of countering hateful rhetoric not only through legislation and policies but also by promoting dialogue, education, and understanding among diverse communities worldwide. It’s crucial for countries to work together to address and prevent the dangerous consequences of such toxic language.
“These 100 days reflected the worst of humanity,” said Secretary-General António Guterres at the event at the UN headquarters marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. The language of hatredGenocide is characterized by mass violence and killings, but it starts with the language of hatred, emphasized the UN chief. Three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi, the language of hate is still widely prevalent worldwide. Moreover, the “global megaphone of social media” only amplifies the hateful rhetoric, noted Guterres. “Racism, misogyny, lies, anti-Semitism, intolerance towards Muslims, stigmatization, discrimination, and outright denial – or even glorification – of past genocides, including the Holocaust and the genocide against the Tutsi. The world community must unite against this flow of hateful expressions,” said the Secretary-General. He called on countries to retaliate against this stream.”
Do you think global unity is truly achievable in combating such widespread hatred and discrimination?
Global unity is definitely a challenging goal, but it is not impossible to achieve. It requires collective efforts, empathy, and understanding from all nations. By acknowledging the past tragedies like the Rwandan genocide and actively working towards educating and promoting tolerance, we can move closer to a more united and compassionate world.
“These 100 days reflected the worst of humanity,” said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the event at the UN headquarters commemorating the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. Genocide is characterized by mass violence and killings, but it all starts with the language of hatred, emphasized the UN chief. Three decades after the genocide against the Tutsis, the language of hatred is still widely prevalent worldwide. Moreover, the “global megaphone of social media” only amplifies hateful rhetoric, noted Guterres. “Racism, misogyny, lies, anti-Semitism, intolerance towards Muslims, stigmatization, discrimination, and direct denial – or even glorification – of past cases of genocide, including the Holocaust and the genocide against the Tutsis. The world community must unite against this tide of hate speech,” said the Secretary-General. He urged countries to unite…
Isn’t it alarming how the language of hatred can lead to such devastating consequences as seen in the Rwandan genocide? How can we actively combat this spread of animosity in today’s interconnected world?
“These 100 days reflected the worst of humanity,” said Secretary-General António Guterres at the event at the UN headquarters marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. The language of enmityGenocide is characterized by mass violence and killings, but it starts with the language of hatred, emphasized the UN chief. Three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi, the language of hate is still widespread worldwide. Moreover, the “global megaphone of social media” only amplifies hateful rhetoric, noted Guterres. “Racism, misogyny, lies, anti-Semitism, intolerance toward Muslims, stigmatization, discrimination, and direct denial – or even glorification – of past genocides, including the Holocaust and the genocide against the Tutsi. The world community must unite against this tide of hateful speech,” said the Secretary-General. He called on countries to act.”