Challenges Facing Implementation of the Declaration: Regional Perspectives Presented by: Jafar Alshayeb Writer and Advocate; Saudi Arabia Fifth Session of the Forum on Minority Issues “Implementing the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities: Identifying positive practices and opportunities” Geneva; Switzerland 27-28 November 2012 Jafar Alshayeb: A Saudi writer and human rights activist, member of Qatif Municipal Council, National Society for Human Rights and Arab Network for Tolerance. He is also the founder and sponsor of many local rights organizations and initiatives.