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the fullest extent possible. Equally, the independent expert reiterates the importance
that she places on the role and views of non-governmental organizations and
representatives of minority communities themselves, including in providing
information to her and engaging and assisting her fully as she conducts her work on
minority issues and with and on behalf of minority communities.
83.
Recalling that 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the United
Nations Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic,
Religious and Linguistic Minorities, the independent expert urges all stakeholders,
including United Nations Member States, civil society and minorities themselves to
undertake efforts and initiatives to increase awareness of the Declaration amongst all
people within their respective States and regions, and to actively promote its
implementation and the full enjoyment of all human rights by persons belonging to
minority communities.
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