A/HRC/13/23/Add.1 Annex Report of the independent expert on minority issues Mission to Kazakhstan (6 to 15 July 2009) Contents 4 Paragraphs Page I. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1–8 5 II. Historical context .................................................................................................... 9–15 6 III. Political participation of minorities......................................................................... 16–29 7 IV. Non-discrimination and equality............................................................................. 30–41 10 V. Identity, language, culture and religion................................................................... 42–65 12 A. Identity, language and culture ........................................................................ 42–54 12 B. Religious freedoms ......................................................................................... 55–65 15 VI. Protection against violence ..................................................................................... 66–71 17 VII. Conclusions and recommendations......................................................................... 72–93 18 GE.10-10602