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Direct Link to Full 54-Page 2010 Publication:

http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/MinorityRights_en.pdf

 

http://www.un-ngls.org/spip.php?article3302

 

Multiple Gernder Dimensions

Example - VI B. Does the situation of women belonging to minorities require

                        particular attention?

                    C.Are there instruments that are especially relevant for monitoring

                        the situation of children belonging to minorities?                    

Minority Rights: International Standards for Implementation - Minority Women

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in February 2011 released the report “Minority Rights: International Standards and Guidance for Implementation.” The report highlights that the rights of minorities, although defined in international human rights law, are far from being realized, particularly the rights of minorities that are victims of armed conflict or internal strife. In general, minorities, whether ethnic, religious or linguistic, continue to experience discrimination and may lack access to services, land and property, or even nationality, the report notes.

The report is aimed to raise additional awareness among staff of UN organizations and specialized agencies of minority rights and the impediments minorities face in the enjoyment of these rights. It looks at minority rights protection in relation to international human rights law and mechanisms and examines how to improve the situation of the world’s minorities by answering various key questions, such as: Does the situation of persons belonging to religious minorities require particular attention? Does the situation of women belonging to minorities require particular attention? Are there instruments that are especially relevant for monitoring the situation of children belonging to minorities? Can the promotion and the protection of the rights of minorities help to prevent or resolve conflict? How to better ensure the effective participation of minorities in the work of the United Nations? And what activities are the United Nations currently undertaking to provide human rights capacity-building to representatives of minorities and minority communities?

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