Voting results are displayed at the UN headquarters in New York, on March 15, 2024. (Manuel Elias/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

With a vote taking place on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the "Measures to combat Islamophobia" resolution passed with 115 votes in favor, 44 abstentions, and none against.

Pakistan spearheaded the resolution, signaling a united front among Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in tackling Islamophobia on the international stage.

The resolution calls on UN member states to take all necessary measures to combat religious intolerance, negative stereotyping, hatred, incitement to violence and violence against Muslims and prohibit by law incitement to violence and violence against persons on the grounds of their religion or belief.

It also calls on member states to promote intercultural dialogue and dialogue among civilizations, respect and acceptance of differences, tolerance, respect for religious and cultural diversity, peaceful coexistence and cohabitation, inclusion and respect for human rights, and to reject the spread of hate speech.

On this occasion, President Joe Biden said the US is drafting the first-ever National Strategy to Combat Islamophobia and Related Forms of Bias and Discrimination. The US is also strengthening the security of mosques and other places of worship, and continues to implement the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.