A/RES/63/171 Human Rights and Cultural Diversity of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, held in Tehran on 3 and 4 September 2007, 10 9F Recalling its resolution 62/154 of 18 December 2007, 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General 11 and the conclusions contained therein; 10F 2. Expresses deep concern at the negative stereotyping of religions and manifestations of intolerance and discrimination in matters of religion or belief still evident in the world; Strongly deplores all acts of psychological and physical violence and 3. assaults, and incitement thereto, against persons on the basis of their religion or belief, and such acts directed against their businesses, properties, cultural centres and places of worship, as well as targeting of holy sites and religious symbols of all religions; Expresses deep concern at the programmes and agendas pursued by 4. extremist organizations and groups aimed at creating and perpetuating stereotypes about certain religions, in particular when condoned by Governments; Notes with deep concern the intensification of the overall campaign of 5. defamation of religions, and incitement to religious hatred in general, including the ethnic and religious profiling of Muslim minorities in the aftermath of the tragic events of 11 September 2001; Recognizes that, in the context of the fight against terrorism, defamation 6. of religions and incitement to religious hatred in general become aggravating factors that contribute to the denial of fundamental rights and freedoms of members of target groups, as well as their economic and social exclusion; Expresses deep concern in this respect that Islam is frequently and 7. wrongly associated with human rights violations and terrorism; 8. Reiterates the commitment of all States to the implementation, in an integrated manner, of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which was adopted without a vote by the General Assembly on 8 September 2006 12 and reaffirmed by the Assembly in its resolution 62/272 of 5 September 2008, and which clearly confirms, inter alia, that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, stressing the need to reinforce the international community’s commitment to promote a culture of peace, justice and human development, ethnic, national and religious tolerance, and respect for all religions, religious values, beliefs or cultures and prevent the defamation of religions; 1F Deplores the use of the print, audio-visual and electronic media, 9. including the Internet, and any other means to incite acts of violence, xenophobia or related intolerance and discrimination against any religion, as well as targeting of religious symbols; 10. Emphasizes that, as stipulated in international human rights law, everyone has the right to hold opinions without interference, and has the right to _______________ 10 A/62/464, annex. A/63/365. 12 Resolution 60/288. 11 4