The role and activities of national institutional mechanisms in promoting and protecting minority rights 2012, para. 49
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Minority issues frequently exist in local or regional contexts. Local or sub offices of human rights bodies can develop strong knowledge of localized minority rights issues, monitor evolving situations and build relationships with communities and authorities, and they are well placed to respond effectively to minority issues. Minority communities are more likely to engage with bodies in their localities, particularly those employing staff from minority communities who speak minority languages and maintain community contacts. Local offices assist in the mapping of minority communities and issues and help to ensure that local issues and concerns are reflected in regional- or national-level decision- and policymaking. Further, they can ensure that national policy and programmes reach and benefit minorities in remote regions.