but always as minority, I have experienced the problems not just of the Other but also problems of the “Other within Other”. In my own Romani community as a woman I have also experienced first-hand the severe problems faced by women belonging to minorities, problems of multiple discrimination that for me result in minority women being a “Third” identity. I can therefore assure you of my strong commitment to this important role as Chair of this sixth session of the Forum. Discrimination of the rights of religious minorities in all regions is a very serious problem which must be discussed in different national and international venues including this Forum, where dialogue and exchange of experience could be heard seriously and patiently and brought to the Human Right Council. Discrimination and racism against minorities has grown in some places, and it has been seen in all areas of life from birth to death: health care, education, housing, employment, equal opportunities for women, material and spiritual culture. The challenges facing religious minorities are many and include their right to worship freely according to their faith, to access religious education, to freely practice minority religion in minority language. Issues relating to writing the history of religious minorities and building and protecting the places of worship and monuments of religious minorities, bring up questions and problems of discrimination, marginalization and segregation. Regrettably, cultural differences including religious and linguistic differences can still serve to segregate people including youth and educational institutions. These issues bring into question the essential need for the implementation of minority and cultural rights. This Forum has established itself within the UN as a unique platform for constructive cooperation between all stakeholders, including Member States, 2