Towards developing Country engagement Strategies on minorities
- Document number
- 2651
- Date
- 2011
- Title
- Towards developing Country engagement Strategies on minorities
- Author/publisher
- United Nations
- Availability
- View/save PDF version of this document
- Document type(s)
- Research/Study/Analysis,
- Keywords
- Minorities, discrimination, race, religion, gender, human rights
- Summary
- This information note was made to help staff in UN organisations understand the issues mi8norities face and the rights they are entitled to.
Minorities often face multiple challenges and can be exposed to various forms of discrimination. Minorities are vulnerable as they may lack sccess to nationality, proper housing, land and property.
The information note is divided in three sections:
First an introduction, then a section on definitions, standards and mechanisms, followed by a section on how to better ensure effective participation of minorities in the work of the UN. - Related documents