UN General Assembly High-Level Event to Commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

The United Nations General Assembly will host a High-Level Event to commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time in New York and 7:00 p.m. local time in Pakistan. The program will include closing remarks by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN and Chair of the Core Group on Islamophobia. For those wishing to follow the proceedings live, the event can be viewed via the provided link: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s/k-. The media alert emphasizes a collective commitment by UN member states, civil society, and faith-based organizations to counter Islamophobia and uphold human rights.