A/50/514 English Page 5 C. Right of minorities to practise and profess their own religion 14. The Constitution of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic stipulates that the State shall respect and protect the legal activities of persons practising Buddhism and other religions. The Government of Morocco stated that the Jewish Moroccan minority enjoys the constitutional right to manifest its religion, whereby freedom of worship is guaranteed. D. Right of minorities to use their own language 15. The Governments of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Morocco and the Russian Federation guarantee minorities the use of their own language. In the Czech Republic and Morocco, the Romany and Tamazight minorities have the right to disseminate and receive information in their respective language through a variety of newspapers and magazines and television programmes. At five universities in the Czech Republic projects have been developed to acquaint primary schoolteachers with basic knowledge of the Romany language and culture to stimulate the preparation of textbooks for Romany children. The Danish and Sorbian minorities in Germany are encouraged to make use of their language in public life and both minority languages are taught in schools in the areas in which these minorities live. The Constitution of the Russian Federation guarantees that everyone has the right to use his native language and freely choose the language of communication, education, training and creative work. E. Right of minorities to participate effectively in cultural, religious, social, economic and public life 16. The Government of Morocco stated that the participation of the Jewish Moroccan minority in all aspects of political, economic and social life of Moroccan society is guaranteed. In particular, cultural activities include the promotion of literary and artistic works such as the publication of poetry and the production of films and theatre. F. Right of minorities to participate effectively in decisions at the national level 17. In Cyprus the right to vote and stand for election without any discrimination on the ground of ethnic origin or any other ground is safeguarded by law. All religious groups have the right to be represented in the Communal Chamber of the community to which they opted to belong and the election of their representatives in the House of Representatives is guaranteed. The Government of Morocco pointed out that in accordance with article 12 of the Constitution all citizens have equal access to public office. /...