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Rita Izsák， a United Nations independent expert， calls on governments to act urgently to safeguard minority groups in Africa.
“The semantic debate on who are the minorities and who are the indigenous peoples in Africa must not prevent stakeholders from addressing the extremely vulnerable situation of hundreds of minority communities across the African region，” Ms. Izsák， said during the 53rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights （ACHPR） in Banjul， The Gambia.
She added that minority issues include not just ethnic groups but also linguistic and religious minorities.
“Fulfilling the rights of minorities is an essential means to prevent tensions from emerging and is a key element of good governance，” Ms. Izsák said.
During the session， Ms. Izsák held a consultation meeting with the ACHPR Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities， and welcomed the Group’s openness to engage in further dialogue and cooperation concerning minority issues.
“The semantic debate on who are the minorities and who are the indigenous peoples in Africa must not prevent stakeholders from addressing the extremely vulnerable situation of hundreds of minority communities across the African region，” Ms. Izsák， said during the 53rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights （ACHPR） in Banjul， The Gambia.
She added that minority issues include not just ethnic groups but also linguistic and religious minorities.
“Fulfilling the rights of minorities is an essential means to prevent tensions from emerging and is a key element of good governance，” Ms. Izsák said.
During the session， Ms. Izsák held a consultation meeting with the ACHPR Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities， and welcomed the Group’s openness to engage in further dialogue and cooperation concerning minority issues.