The previous case studies show how communities and NGOs can use a variety of different tactics to raise awareness of the Declaration and push for wider implementation of the rights it contains at the national and local level. This section provides further suggestions for how minority communities can use the Declaration to realize their rights. Using the Declaration Suggestions for change Right: A Garo girl at a school in Pirchacha, Bangladesh. G.M.B.Akash/ Bangladesh. 18 Raising awareness Raising awareness of the Declaration – among communities, government officials, the wider public, media and educational institutions – is an important first step in advocacy work. Campaigns to raise awareness of the Declaration should consider the following: p Translation – The Declaration must be accessible to the population so translate it into the language of your community. But check that this has not already been done by a UN agency first. p Spread the word – Make sure the Declaration is freely available and accessible to your target audience online, in universities, public libraries, public and private schools. p Influence policy-makers – Write simple ‘briefs’ that highlight the main points of the Declaration so that decision-makers can understand its provisions quickly. Include components of national law that implement provisions of the Declaration where possible, such as rights enshrined in the Constitution. Invite policy-makers and national human rights institutions to take part