Places of worship desecrated. And many believers especially among religious minorities face hostility both online and off.

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2026



“On this International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, we remember all those who have been targeted because of their faith. Across the world, bloodshed based on religious affiliation runs rampant. Festivals have been attacked. Places of worship desecrated. And many believers – especially among religious minorities – face hostility both online and off. Such acts are an assault on human rights and human dignity.” - A. Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General.

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