Summary:
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In his message, he made the plea in honour of the first-ever International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism and Its Conduciveness to Terrorism, which the UN General Assembly declared in December.
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A breeding place for hatred He said, “Terrorist and violent extremist groups find fertile ground on the internet to spread their poisonous hatred.”
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He added, “We must be more careful than ever.”
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“He said that neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups are the most significant and fastest-growing threat to international security in several countries.
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“All anti-terrorism strategies must be based on respect for human rights,” he continued.
In his message, he made the plea in honor of the first-ever International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism and Its Conduciveness to Terrorism, which the UN General Assembly declared in December.
Terrorism, according to Mr. Guterres, offends humanity by undermining the principles that unite us.
Terrorism also threatens group efforts to improve things like human rights protection, sustainable development, peace and security, and humanitarian aid.
A breeding place for hatred
He said, “Terrorist and violent extremist groups find fertile ground on the internet to spread their poisonous hatred.” He added, “We must be more careful than ever.”
He said that neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups are the most significant and fastest-growing threat to international security in several countries.
Avoidance and inclusion
Countries must solve the problem by preventing terrorism and dealing with its root causes.
He emphasized the significance of inclusivity and the need to make sure that counterterrorism policies include a diverse range of views, including those of minorities, women, and young people.
“All anti-terrorism strategies must be based on respect for human rights,” he continued.
The Secretary-General added, “Let us strive together today and every day to build more inclusive, stable, and peaceful communities where terrorism and violent extremism have no place to call home.”
