Minority rights-based approaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of religious minorities 2013, para. 24
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The Independent Expert participated in a conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway on the theme "Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime: Minorities under Pressure in Europe and Beyond", held in Oslo on 14 and 15 May 2013. She shared her concerns about rising extremism and racism against religious minorities, including Muslims and Jews in Europe, and the need for increased protection of minorities who are often unable to effectively defend themselves without the active involvement and support of the State.