The role and activities of national institutional mechanisms in promoting and protecting minority rights 2012, para. 21
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The value of permanent institutionalized participatory and intercultural dialogue mechanisms is emphasized by the Independent Expert. Such mechanisms not only benefit minority communities, but are also essential for eliminating exclusionary practices and changing discriminatory perceptions in respect of minorities, which may exist in wider society and may be institutionalized. Addressing "institutional racism" remains a challenge in many States and requires activities to promote participation and dialogue focused not only on minorities, but on all sectors of society. Coordinated institutional approaches should engage minority institutions and associations, majority communities, and civil society, as key stakeholders and project partners. Institutional measures serve to mainstream minority issues and promote diversity and equality across all areas of public life and institutions.