The parliament is consisted of 128 seats divided equally between Christians and Muslims with fair proportional representations of sects according to their number and of course geographical location. Electoral division map: Sunni: 27 seats Shi’a: 27 seats Druze: 8 seats Alawites: 2 seats Maronites: 34 seats Greek-Orthodox: 14 seats Greek-Catholic: 8 seats Gregorian (Orthodox) Armenians: 5 seats Catholic Armernians: 1 seat Protestant: 1 seat Minorities: 1 seat This is a sample of the religious, sectarian and ethnic representation of parliamentarian seats in one district: the Capital Beirut Beirut is represented in 19 seats that ensure the representation of all sects based on the numerical presence in the capital. You can see based on the table the religion, sectarian and ethnic inclusion of all groups. Even non-Arab Armenians are represented. Recommendations: 1- The power sharing model if adjusted and localized at state based level could be seen as an ideal solution for the protection and inclusion of minorities in several countries in the region. 2- A quota system could be a solution that governments could adapt in order to ensure the fair representation, inclusion, and protection of minorities at state bureaucratic level. 3- Support governments by needed expertise to ensure the proper implantation of Human Rights mechanisms and treaties on minorities. 4- Endorse regional forums on minorities here in Geneva that develop recommendations for the regions and from the regions. 5- Revise the governing system of this Forum as member states enjoy privileges in comparison to other actors and representatives of minority groups which hinder the freedom of expression as an essential rights and space for minorities to freely express themselves away from discrimination. Thank you 3

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