Minority rights-based approaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of religious minorities 2013, para. 82
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Religious minorities often find themselves in conditions of structural vulnerability which can lead to a vicious circle that perpetuates discrimination, hostility, insecurity and violence. Oversight procedures over the security forces throughout the jurisdiction are required, particularly in border areas or areas with a larger religious minority presence. Training programmes need to ensure that State actors from the local level upwards are aware of the particular risks of insecurity faced by minorities. An essential step is to put in place adequate legislation to address both acts of violence and incitement to religious and ethnic hatred and violence and to ensure that they are fully enforced in practice with appropriate penalties.