the only rational and reasonable policy? It makes sense to effectively address exclusion, inequalities, unequal opportunities for persons belonging to minorities. Not only are such inequalities and exclusion unjust, but they generate detachment and resistance - actions to change the present state of affairs, sometimes by any means, including illegal and illegitimate. Action for inclusion and equity is thus also action for societal cohesion and integration, stability and peace. It benefits entire societies. Experts have spoken on many occasions, so have human rights defenders. They will do so over the following two days. There will be different opinions, like at every forum. But ultimately, we all need to make a choice – dignity for everyone, or only for some. I trust you will join me in the hope that the suffering we are witnessing in so many parts of the world, with inhumane struggles for that little humanity, that little dignity... will finally lead to the realisation that enough is enough. 75 years is a long period and a good opportunity to rethink again about the 'fate of minorities' and persons belonging to them, about their human rights, including minority rights.