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or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, and the compounded negative impact on the
enjoyment of their rights,
Emphasizing further the fundamental importance of human rights education, training
and learning, as well as of dialogue, including intercultural and interfaith dialogue, and
interaction among all relevant stakeholders and members of society on the promotion and
protection of the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic
minorities as an integral part of the development of society as a whole, including the
sharing of best practices, such as for the promotion of mutual understanding of minority
issues, managing diversity by recognizing plural identities and promoting inclusive and
stable societies, as well as social cohesion therein,
Stressing that due consideration should be given to the rights and situation of
persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the elaboration
of post-2015 development agendas and in future development goals,
Recalling its resolutions 5/1, on institution-building of the Human Rights Council,
and 5/2, on the Code of Conduct for Special Procedures Mandate Holders of the Council, of
18 June 2007, and stressing that the mandate holder shall discharge his/her duties in
accordance with those resolutions and the annexes thereto,
1.
Takes note of the report of the Independent Expert on minority issues and its
special focus on the inclusion of minority issues in post-2015 development agendas;1
2.
Takes note with appreciation of the report of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights on the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic,
religious and linguistic minorities;2
3.
Commends the Independent Expert for the work undertaken to date, for the
important role that she has played in raising the level of awareness of and in giving added
visibility to the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic
minorities, for her ongoing efforts to promote and protect their rights in order to ensure
equitable development and peaceful and stable societies, including through close
cooperation with Governments, relevant United Nations bodies and mechanisms and nongovernmental organizations, and for her guiding role in the preparation and work of the
Forum on Minority Issues, which contributes to efforts to improve cooperation among all
United Nations mechanisms relating to the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic,
religious and linguistic minorities;
4.
Expresses its appreciation to Governments and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, as well as to other relevant stakeholders, that have given
special attention to the promotion and protection of the rights of persons belonging to
national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and have supported the work of the
Independent Expert;
5.
Takes note of the completion, in November 2013, of the sixth session of the
Forum on Minority Issues, which addressed the rights of persons belonging to religious
minorities and which, through the widespread participation of stakeholders, provided an
important platform for promoting dialogue on this topic, and encourages States to take into
consideration the relevant recommendations of the Forum;3
6.
Commends the Forum for its contribution to the efforts of the High
Commissioner to improve cooperation and coordination among United Nations
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A/HRC/25/56 and Add.1.
A/HRC/25/30.
See A/HRC/22/60.