D. Areas of discussion 14. The focus of the discussion will address the following overarching themes: • Public space: highlighting the (lack of) representation of minorities in the names of streets, public places and institutions as well as architectural and ornamental installations; analyzing minorities presence, both effective and symbolic, in public policies and measures related to political symbols such as national and regional calendars (through for instance official celebrations and public holidays); discussing the role and place of minorities in memorial policies and practices; addressing the right or prohibition of minorities to show religious or cultural symbols in public spaces; assessing the (lack of) opportunities of minorities to participate in those decisions. • Education: assessing how minority students effectively exercise their right to learn about their own history and culture; addressing the role of education to ensure that all students shall learn about the existence, specificities and contribution of minority groups to society as a whole; discussing the presence or absence of a curriculum emphasizing cultural diversity and the contribution of minority figures with an express focus on discourses on minorities history; assessing the involvement of minorities in the development of the parts of the curriculum that directly affect them. • Media: identifying elements of languages regarding minorities in traditional and social media; apprehending the specific challenges and opportunities linked to the representation and self-representation of minorities through social media; addressing scapegoating, polarizing speech, hate speech as well as highlighting good practices of inclusive discourses on minority in the media; exploring instances of pluri-linguistic media or minority language medias; observing media contents and the broadcasting of minority cultures and traditions. • Culture: addressing the representation/misrepresentation of minorities in art and culture, as well as the biases and prejudices that may be conveyed; evaluating the possibility for minorities to engage in their own cultural and traditional activities; assessing the opportunities for minorities to represent themselves in art and culture. 15. An intersectional perspective will be applied to all areas of discussion to address the particular situations of vulnerability of persons belonging to minorities who are at the intersection of diverse forms of discrimination, particularly minority women. E. Inputs 16. The UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues encourages all participants to contribute to the discussion and dialogue by sharing experiences and views about the main areas of discussion of the UN Forum. 4