International Day of Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religious Belief

It is crucial to avoid generalizations about entire religions or religious groups based on the actions of a few individuals or extremist groups.

The kinds of Religious Violence today are: Persecution of Rohingya in Myanmar : The Rohingya, a Muslim minority, have faced persecution, violence, and displacement by the Myanmar military and Buddhist nationalist groups. Attacks on Christians in Nigeria : Christian communities in Nigeria have been targeted by extremist groups, including Boko Haram and Fulani militants, leading to deaths and displacement. Attacks on Muslims in Europe : Some European countries have seen an increase in violence and harassment targeting Muslims, including attacks on mosques and individuals. Attacks on Jewish communities : Anti-Semitic attacks, including vandalism, threats, and violence, have occurred in various countries, including the US and Europe. Religious-based violence in India : India has experienced incidents of violence between religious communities, particularly between Hindus and Muslims.