In July 2021, the UN General Assembly expressed concern about "the exponential spread and proliferation of hate speech" around the world and adopted a resolution to "promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance to counter it". The resolution recognizes the need to end discriminatory and xenophobic rhetoric and calls on all relevant actors, including States, to increase their efforts to address this phenomenon, in accordance with international human rights law. The resolution proclaimed June 18 as a Day to Counter Hate Speech.