Coordinated Action

“More than ever before, our world is confronting multiple global crises which cannot be effectively addressed, without a coordinated, multilateral action. No country can face these crises and provide for its future in isolation. The threats are global and so are the solutions. A strong, central role for the United Nations is essential.

It is also essential to resist forces of division that spread misunderstanding and mistrust especially among peoples of different religions. The fact is, humanity everywhere is bound together, not only by mutual interests, but by shared commandments to love God and neighbor; to love the good and neighbor. This week, my delegation, with the support of our friends on every continent, will introduce a draft resolution for an annual World Interfaith Harmony Week. What we are proposing is a special week, during which the world’s people, in their own places of worship, could express the teachings of their own faith about tolerance, respect for the other and peace. I hope this resolution will have your support.”

Civil Religion, Civil Society

Abdullah, King. “'A Strong, Central Role for the United Nations Is Essential'.” A Common Word Between Us and You, 2010, www.acommonword.com/a-strong-central-role-for-the-united-nations-is-essential/.