UNESCO strongly condemns Holocaust Cartoon Contest by Tehran

The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has strongly condemned the “Second International Holocaust Cartoon Contest”, which is taking place in Tehran.
“Such an initiative which aims at a mockery of the genocide of the Jewish people, a tragic page of humanity’s history, can only foster hatred and incite to violence, racism and anger.” declared Irina Bokova. 
“This contest goes against the universal values of tolerance and respect, and runs counter to the action led by UNESCO to promote Holocaust education, to fight anti-Semitism and denial.” pursued the Director-General. 
The organization of an “International Holocaust Cartoon Contest” also runs against the spirit of openness of the rich Persian Culture.
UNESCO Director-General has expressed its concerns to the Government of Iran at the holding of such an initiative.
Source: UNESCO,15 May 2016