Doha: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with New Ground Research, organized a high-level session titled "The Granada Declaration: A Unified Framework to Combat Islamophobia and Antisemitism" as part of the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha. The session highlighted the significance of the Granada Declaration, which establishes a unified framework of principles aimed at combating Islamophobia and Antisemitism.
According to Qatar News Agency, the event brought together top experts who emphasized that the declaration serves as a precedent by providing a platform for practical application across various fields, including education and human rights. The declaration aims to enhance the enforcement of relevant UN resolutions and establish an effective framework to counter racial rhetoric that pits Jewish and Islamic communities against each other.
HE Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration of Spain, Elma Saiz Delgado, underscored the event's importance in promoting social inclusion and justice, aligning with Spain's values in combating racism. HE Dr. Khalid bin Fahad Al Khater, Director of the Policy and Planning Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed the advancement of New Ground Research's efforts culminating in the Granada Declaration, following several annual roundtable meetings.
The declaration is timely, addressing the rising racial practices against Muslim and Jewish communities worldwide. HE Ambassador of Spain to Qatar, Alvaro Renedo Zalba, highlighted the urgency to combat these manifestations amid today's international ties and praised Granada's symbolic legacy as a beacon of coexistence and dialogue.
New Ground Research plans to circulate the declaration at the upcoming Doha forum, marking a pivotal step toward deepening international cooperation and creating a foundation for reducing racial and hate rhetoric toward Muslim and Jewish communities globally.