Stating that accusations of islamophobia are used too often to stifle debate and criticism. Even though homosexuality is cursed in the third book of the bible, leviticus,57. Human rights council just weeks after urging libyas suspension from the same body. Memoirs of a gay survivor of the nazi holocaust new york. Zamir akram, pakistans permanent representative on behalf of the oic to the hrc, commented regarding the initiative that the oic would not compromise on anything against the quran, anything against the prophet and anything against the muslim community in terms of discrimination. Pakistans ambassador leads demand for laws against islamophobia posted at 6. An interview with pakistani ambassador to the cd zamir akram. Adjudicating on the rights of sexual minorities in the muslim. Zamir akram in present times when trumps america is arrogantly pursuing an aggressive international agenda, it would serve american interests to read a book published in 2004 titled imperial hubris, by anonymous later acknowledged as michael scheuer, a senior cia official. Razas life was threatened when she spoke out publicly against the ground zero victory mosque. Sharia, homosexuality and lgbt rights in the muslim world. I condemn zamir akram originally published in express tribune pakistani daily newspaper on july 2 2011 in 2003, brazil brought the case for homosexual rights on the united nations table, only to be derailed at the lat minute by the muslim and african countries. He traces its historical evolution to the present day, considering the impact of recent events and their aftermath especially in the wake of the events of september 11, before trying to understand and comprehend a wider conception of the phenomenon.
Allen begins by looking at ways of defining and understanding islamophobia. Hindutva policies and the state of minorities in india. The authors give a working definition of what islamophobia consists of in relation to other phobias in their introduction. Arab human rights groups see hypocrisy in arab leagues. Oic demands laws against islamophobia share tweet us resits calls for laws criminalising blasphemy, says freedom of religion and expression are inseparable. Freedom of expression does not provide license to insult. International islamic body demands laws against islamophobia home. Get the latest pakistani and international scoops on the economy, sports, lifestyle trends and social issues. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover zamir s connections and jobs at similar companies. He has been a member of the pakistan foreign service since 1978. Akram muhammad rated it really liked it feb 04, 2019.
Making muslims the enemy by peter gottschalk and gabriel greenberg, is an excellent addition to the growing literature, study, and analysis of islamophobia in the west. Theory and application provides an overview of the organizing principles and fundamentals of an islamic economy. As a pakistani, i condemn the words of zamir akram and stand as a proof that there are many in pakistan who dream of an egalitarian and gayfriendly nation here. Arms control today spoke with akram on october 18 at the stimson center in washington after akrams presentation, deterrence and regional stability in south. In february 2009, zamir akram, permanent representative of pakistan to the united. International islamic body demands laws against islamophobia. Works of fiqh are typically divided into different books such as a book of iman, of salah. Defamation of religion is an issue that was repeatedly addressed by some member states of the. World muslim group demands laws against islamophobia. Zamir akram, pakistans permanent representative on behalf of the oic to the hrc, commented regarding the initiative that the oic would not compromise on anything against the quran, anything against the prophet and anything against the muslim community in terms of. The worlds largest islamic body called on tuesday for expressions of islamophobia to be curbed by law, just as some countries restrict antisemitic speech or holocaust denial. The ambassador of pakistan, zamir akram, a key architect of resolution 1618 and. This refers to the article, pakistani diplomacy to counter islamophobia may 2 by ambassador zamir akram.
Ambassador zamir akram institute for global change. Human rights council, commented regarding the initiative that the oic would not compromise on anything. View zamir akram s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Zamir akram added that the hindutva hysteria is only expected to grow in the near future. Missioneric bridiers at a time when some islamic figures are renewing calls for a ban on religious defamation push in the wake of the. From 2007 to 2008, he was additional foreign secretary for disarmament and arms control in the ministry of foreign affairs. Islamophobia is getting even worse in the west and oftenly linked to discrimination and racism against muslims. Putting forward the resolution on behalf of the organisation of the islamic conference, pakistans ambassador zamir akram said the specific references to islam, the only religion mentioned in the.
The indopacific and pakistan by zamir akram on june 2nd, the us renamed its pacific command, the oldest and largest american military setup in the asiapacific, as the us indopacific command, stretching from the east coast of africa to the west coast of the us. With deep discussion of the characteristics, rationale, key institutions, objectives, and instruments at work, the book addresses the core economic principles underlying a. Zamir akram, pakistans permanent representative on behalf of the oic to the hrc, commented regarding the initiative that the. The authors say that islamophobiaa racistlike bias against muslims based on stereotypesis very real, manifesting in some cartoons that are obviously biased and others that appear on the surface to be more sympathetic. Introduction to islamic economics wiley online books. He said that the hindutvaoriented state needed a common enemy towards which it wished to direct the united hatred of the numerous hindu castes and. Ambassador zamir akram, pakistans permanent representative on behalf of the oic to the u. The letter says religious insults and ridicule creates social unrest and is a form of psychological violence. The obama administration takes on islamophobia oped. Akram said the crudely made video, as well as the burning of the koran and the publication of defamatory cartoons, amount to deliberate. The ambassador made a marathon statement on the subject. Putting forward the resolution on behalf of the organisation of the islamic conference, pakistans ambassador zamir akram said that the specific references to. World muslim group demands laws against islamophobia reuters.
Strategic studies institute islamabad ssii, islamabad, pakistan. Ambassador r zamir akram was of the view that the purpose behind current indian policies was to provide a harnessing ground to further and foster the exclusionist and extremist hindutva ideology. Cartoons, symbolic of wider feelings and paranoia about islam, reflect misunderstandings. The worlds largest islamic body has called for expressions of islamophobia to be curbed by law. Pakistans ambassador leads demand for laws against.
Defamation of religion and the united nations wikipedia. Why is everyone so worked up over the phrase sarkari mussalman. The indopacific and pakistan by zamir akram the css point. Also on the panel is pakistans ambassador, zamir akram. This arsenal would rely on a triad of platforms, the third leg of which is coming into view. Race, civil rights, and immigration law after september 11, 2001. Foreign policy challenges and opportunities for the new. The administration takes on islamophobia by nina shea. Zamir akram business affairs assistant in artist talent. The ssii is a research institute and a pioneer training centre for specialized areas of strategic studies and. Leading international experts believe that while regional security was being adversely impacted by indiapakistan rivalry, it has now been further complicated by the great power rivalry. Pakistan ambassador and permanent representative to the united nations and other international organizations in geneva.
Britain, denmark, the netherlands and switzerland for having offended islam. Letter from pakistan amb zamir akram disputes aug 26 article on us suspicions that china is helping pakistan build missile factory s. Earlier, he held the post from 2002 to 2008, during which he also served two terms as president of the united nations security council. Foreign policy challenges and opportunities for the new govt by zamir akram at the time of writing, three days after the elections, it is clear that with the largest number of seats in the national assembly, the pti is likely to form the government at the centre as. The letter was submitted by pakistani ambassador zamir akram. Zamir akram claimed in february 2010 that india was aiming for an arsenal of 400 weapons. According to economist muhammad akram khan the main plank of islamic economics is the.
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