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OIC adopts Istanbul declaration to fight disinformation Islamophobia
10/22/2022 8:05:00 PM In the Istanbul Declaration members reiterated that the Islamic world unanimously condemns all forms of violence extremism radicalism and terrorism
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In the Istanbul Declaration members reiterated that the Islamic world unanimously condemns all forms of violence extremism radicalism and terrorism Fake news pose threat to security of individuals, countries, Muslim community, Türkiye's communications director says following Muslim body's meeting in Istanbul. Short, medium and long-term strategies are needed to combat disinformation in the post-truth era, Türkiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said at a news conference after a meeting where the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted a declaration to fight against disinformation and Islamophobia. The Istanbul Declaration, Altun said, was adopted at a critical time when the countries struggle against Islamophobia."In the Istanbul Declaration, we have addressed concrete steps to strengthen the cooperation of Islamic countries in the fight against disinformation," he added. Read more:
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When the comedian understand how to deal with brother than bringing ant infested woods to the house, continue to knock em on the head 😎 Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun speaks during a press conference within the 12th Conference of Information Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul on October 22, 2022.was criticized in an open letter from academics and public personalities in the UK because “it reinforces an ‘us’ and ‘them’ view of the world, divides communities, and sows mistrust of Muslims.October 9, 2022 Critics and journalists under pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party and allies are accused by critics and opposition leaders of marginalising the country's Muslims, but the party strongly denies the claim and says it treats people of all religions equally.October 19, 2022 “We as concerned parents in Dearborn are not tied to the left, to the right when it comes to this issue and we’re not going to be used as pawns for any organization for their agenda,” Shami continued. (Emrah Yorulmaz / AA) Short, medium and long-term strategies are needed to combat disinformation in the post-truth era, Türkiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said at a news conference after a meeting where the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted a declaration to fight against disinformation and Islamophobia. The Istanbul Declaration, Altun said, was adopted at a critical time when the countries struggle against Islamophobia.” “It's really frustrating that such a private act of personal worship has so much stigma and negative reactions within the global community,” says Husna Hadi, a 28-year-old Indonesian American software engineer living in New York City. "In the Istanbul Declaration, we have addressed concrete steps to strengthen the cooperation of Islamic countries in the fight against disinformation," he added. This is particularly the case in India-administered Kashmir since the Modi government in 2019 imposed direct rule on the restive Muslim-majority region where it has half a million troops stationed, activists say. "To this end, we put forth a common vision regarding the need for increased media literacy and the development of fact-check mechanisms alongside stronger legal frameworks. Growing up, it was easy wearing this “core part” of her Muslim identity around her friends and family, all of the same faith, she says." During the two-day conference in Istanbul, ministers and high-level representatives from 57 countries discussed several issues, seeking to deepen cooperation in the fields of media, communications, and information in the Islamic world. “Listen, there is a book that was banned. The conference, held under the theme of “Combating Disinformation and Islamophobia in the Post-Truth Era,” aimed to develop and strengthen the cooperation of Islamic countries in the field of media and communications. “Putting on extra layers of clothing in, like, formal events or at the beach, for me, that's when I feel the most sometimes resentment for the scarf,” Hadi explains, pausing to choose her words carefully. Hindu far-right groups have also targeted Muslims over "love jihad", the conspiracy theory that Muslims are luring Hindu women with the aim of conversion and eventually national domination. "We have pointed out the threat that disinformation activities and fake news pose to the security of individuals and countries, as well as to the Muslim community and minorities around the world," he further said. LIVE: Türkiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun speaks after OIC 12th Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers . As a fellow hijabi, Siddiqah Amatullah Mumin, a 19-year-old student at Santa Monica Community College in California, understands these internal dilemmas.