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Obama highlights issues of tolerance, NGOs, LGBT rights
Context
Unveiling his new role as a social reformer at a townhall and media event in Delhi, former United States President Barack Obama highlighted issues of religious tolerance, LGBT community rights, and the importance of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
What did Obama say?
- Speaking on Friday at a townhall event of 300 youth leaders, activists and social entrepreneurs organised by the Obama Foundation, Mr. Obama spoke out about the importance of “finding a voice” for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community
- Referring to a “counter-narrative” to tolerance in the US, Europe and India, Mr. Obama also said, “For a country like India where there is a Muslim population that is successful, integrated and considers itself as Indian — which is not the case in some other countries, this should be nourished and cultivated.”
- Here in India the NGOs are necessary to help solve problems. NGO’s should be seen not as a threat, but a partner, and play a role in the solution
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