Minorities exist in every country of the world, enriching the diversity of their societies. Minority identity is understood to involve subjective and objective elements. The self-identification of the person …

The outcome document of the 2005 World Summit of Heads of State and Government, approved by the General Assembly, notes that “the promotion and protection of the rights of persons belonging to …

Dec 3, 2025 · Minorities enrich the societies of each and every country in the world. Yet too often, minorities face multiple forms of discrimination, resulting in marginalization, violence and exclusion. …

OHCHR and minorities United Nations Guide for Minorities UN Network on Racial Discrimination and Protection of Minorities Combating intolerance against persons based on religion or belief Access to …

It further limits their access to services and the enjoyment of their human rights. As flagged by the Special Rapporteur on minority issues, women belonging to minorities may be further marginalized …

Feb 10, 2025 · About minorities and human rights All countries in the world include persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, enriching the diversity of their societies. …

Dec 16, 2022 · Through its very first article, the Declaration established that States must protect the existence, identity and the rights of minorities to equality and participation. “We all recognise that …

Full text of commitment VI We pledge to stand up for the rights of all persons belonging to minorities within our respective areas of action and to defend their freedom of religion or belief as well as their …

Launched in 2005, the Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) is OHCHR’s most comprehensive training programme for human rights defenders from national, ethnic, religious, and linguistic minority …

Dec 18, 1992 · Persons belonging to minorities have the right to establish and maintain, without any discrimination, free and peaceful contacts with other members of their group and with persons …