Minority rights-based approaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of religious minorities 2013, para. 87
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Patterns of discrimination against religious minorities that have long become part of the fabric of societal norms need a particularly focused intervention by the State. The State has the duty to invest heavily in educating society about the need to acknowledge such patterns of discrimination and reform, thereby creating a new culture of human rights. This will not only benefit the minorities concerned but also strengthen society at large. The role of religious and political leaders in helping to build tolerant, inclusive societies and to initiate and support efforts and activities cannot be overstated. Such influential community and national figures should be at the forefront of dialogue and intercommunity cohesion efforts as well as publicly condemning incitement to hatred and violence. Too often such leaders remain silent or participate in or support anti-minority public discourse.