Reflections on the six-year tenure of the Special Rapporteur 2017, para. 70

Paragraphe
Paragraph text
The Special Rapporteur has been particularly alarmed by the limited, or often complete lack, of minority presence in political and public offices. She has repeatedly stressed throughout her tenure the need to ensure that minorities are included in all decision-making processes, including in municipal and government structures, law enforcement bodies, the judiciary, legislative bodies, criminal justice systems and all authorities, especially when their decisions affect minorities. Without their participation, such bodies are less able to make vital decisions in a way that benefits the entire society, and they will also be less trusted by minorities, who might be reluctant to access them, or discouraged from doing so.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Personnes concernées
  • Ethnic minorities
Année
2017
Type de paragraphe
Other
Paragraph number
70