Minority rights-based approaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of religious minorities 2013, para. 67
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The Independent Expert, in her previous report (A/67/293) highlighted the fact that institutional attention to the rights of minorities is the logical next step from legislation to implementation and positive action, and is essential for the protection and promotion of minority rights. Relevant governmental ministries, national human rights institutions and other national bodies as well as civil society groups should institutionalize expertise on minority issues and minority rights as a means of promoting action and minority rights implementation. For religious minorities this may include such components as specific sections, units or departments with responsibility in areas related to religious minorities or, at a minimum, the recruitment of appropriate experts and advisers from religious minority communities to act in advisory capacities.