Minorities and effective political participation: a survey of law and national practices 2010, para. 24
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The second session of the Forum on Minority Issues was held in Geneva on 12 and 13 November 2009 on the thematic subject of "Minorities and Effective Political Participation." The Forum's recommendations will be presented to the Human Rights Council at its current session (A/HRC/13/25). The Forum was honoured to have as Chairperson United States Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Chairperson of the Congressional Black Caucus.