Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................... 2 I. Structural principles .............................................................................. 7 Sovereignty entails responsibility ............................................................... 7 Good and democratic governance............................................................ 9 Non-discrimination and effective equality ................................................ 10 Respect for and protection of human rights, including minority rights ...... 12 II. Principles for integration .................................................................... 14 Recognition of diversity and multiple identities......................................... 14 Primacy of voluntary self-identification ..................................................... 15 Non-isolationist approach to minority issues ........................................... 16 Shared public institutions, a sense of belonging and mutual accommodation .................................. 18 Inclusion and effective participation ......................................................... 19 Rights and duties .................................................................................... 20 Inter-community relations ........................................................................ 21 Policies targeting both majorities and minorities ...................................... 22 III. Elements of an integration policy framework ................................... 24 Formulating effective policies .................................................................. 24 Legislation and institutions ...................................................................... 28 Actors and roles...................................................................................... 32 IV. Key policy areas................................................................................... 38 Anti-discrimination and full and effective equality ..................................... 38 Citizenship .............................................................................................. 40 Effective participation .............................................................................. 45 a. Participation in public affairs ......................................................... 46 b. Social and economic participation ................................................ 47 c. Participation in cultural and religious life........................................ 49 Language ............................................................................................... 52 Education .............................................................................................. 54 Security and law enforcement ................................................................. 57 Access to justice..................................................................................... 59 Media .................................................................................................... 60 Diversity of symbols and their use in the public domain ........................... 64 Guidelines on Integration of Diverse Societies 1