Mahama calls for global equality, says “no race is superior, no nation is inferior”
President John Mahama has reaffirmed the principle of equality among peoples and nations, insisting that no race is superior and no nation is inferior.
President John Mahama addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, reaffirming the importance of global equality. He emphasized that no race is superior and no nation is inferior. The differences in race, nationality, language, faith, and culture should not be used to justify discrimination, persecution, displacement, or war.
Mahama stated that while people naturally derive dignity and pride from their origins, identity can become dangerous when manipulated for political gain. He highlighted that belonging to a particular group gives us a sense of identity, but it can also foster prejudice if exploited by political motives. This can lead to nativism, chauvinism, xenophobia, and discrimination against those perceived as different.
Mahama stressed that the United Nations' founding principles remain steadfast in combating such forms of discrimination. He reiterated that every human being is part of the human family, and no individual's worth should be diminished based on their identity, beliefs, or place of birth. The President affirmed that this unyielding moral foundation must guide the United Nations' actions.
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