A/HRC/34/21 Sustainable Development must benefit all people, including minorities, without discrimination. As the 2030 Agenda advances, it is vital for OHCHR to continue influencing action by both United Nations partners and States with regard to the rights of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities so as to ensure that no one is left behind and that minorities, whose voices are frequently excluded from policy dialogue on minority issues, participate fully and effectively in public life. 102. OHCHR continues to provide support to States, national human rights institutions and civil society, including by helping strengthen the capacity at the national level to tackle the exclusion and lack of participation of minorities. The Minorities Fellowship Programme is as a prime example in this regard, as it serves as an important catalyst for strengthening the capacity of minorities to engage in key processes. However, it is vital for these steps to be taken in concert. States must do more, including by moving towards a major and comprehensive effort to address the entrenched discrimination against minorities, especially those who have suffered as a result of impunity for serious violations of their rights. Minority issues are complex and must be addressed through contextualized measures. Practices that work at the national level tend also to involve legislative and policy measures that take into consideration the circumstances on the ground and encourage inter-ethnic and interreligious interaction and dialogue, while protecting distinct identities. 103. Overall, efforts to improve protection and prevent tension must involve society at large — majorities and minorities and the dominant and non-dominant sectors of society — while ensuring the participation of minority women. 16

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