Preventing and addressing violence and atrocities against minorities 2014, para. 92

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Violence has far-reaching impacts on individuals, communities and societies. The immediate impact may be death, injury, destruction of property, displacement and sexual violence against minorities. The longer-term impact on minorities, their enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms and their relations with other groups in society may last for generations after incidents of violence.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Social & Cultural Rights
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Ethnic minorities
Year
2014
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
92