Minority rights-based approaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of religious minorities 2013, para. 59
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Where they are fully recognized as distinct religious communities with specific needs and equal rights, religious minorities may find an enabling and non discriminatory environment that facilitates and ensures their minority rights. Where religious communities are not recognized, severe barriers may exist for them not only in terms of their right to practise their religion freely, but also in their ability to participate fully and equally in all aspects of society. The requirements of religion, for example with regard to the establishment or renovation of places of worship, administrative offices, religious community centres or associations and the establishment of service providers for specific dietary or other requirements, mean that recognition is particularly important.