Interrogation of the curriculum including in universities is another critical factor in
ensuring that minorities including ethnic minorities can access their right to education;
to appropriate and relevant education which affirms and develops a positive sense of
identity and self-esteem.
In sum, recognition of minorities and of the reality of their often negative experience
within education, segregated education or exclusion from education is necessary. An
intercultural approach to education represents a positive approach to ensuring
minorities access their rights. Those with responsibility for education need to consider
access to education in terms of equality of access, participation and outcome.
None of this can be done for people. It needs to happen with participation of minorities
in making, shaping and monitoring their education provision (as indeed the Forum
models) rather than on the back of consultation exercises which can be manipulated or
ignored. The rights articulated in the process do not stand alone but are part of the
linked global framework which needs to be fully involved and integrated towards
essential human rights for all.
Thank you.