The United Arab Emirates urged the international community to address the root causes of intolerance and extremism, including countering disinformation on the internet and social media.
“Terrorism is a complex, multi-faceted, and global phenomenon that transcends borders, cultures, and religions, and effectively preventing and countering it requires a multilateral and multi-pronged approach,” said Salem Al Zaabi, Advisor to the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
“We urgently need to address intolerance and extremism more effectively before these behaviors escalate to acts of terrorism and armed conflict. Prevention strategies must be recalibrated to reflect this pressing reality.”, he added.
Al Zaabi, led the UAE’s delegation to the biennial United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week that took place from 19th to 23th June, he delivered the UAE’s during the general debate on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
He highlighted the UN Security Council’s unanimous adoption of a resolution, co-penned by the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, on “Tolerance and International Peace and Security”.
The resolution is the first of its kind to recognise that hate speech, racism, and extremism can drive the outbreak, escalation, and recurrence of conflict.
Pulse” programme, which raises awareness of cyber threats and increases digital security.
Source: Bahrain News Agency