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2nd Meeting - 16th Session of the Forum on Minority…

2nd Meeting - 16th Session of the Forum on Minority Issues

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Meetings & Events / Human Rights Council / Forum on Minority Issues
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03:02:05
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Broadcasting UN Entity
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN GENEVA - UNOG
Subject Topical
MINORITIES
HUMAN RIGHTS
Corporate Name
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - UNHRC
Summary
16th session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues - "Minorities and Cohesive Societies: Equality, Social Inclusion, and Socio-economic Participation"
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3:00 pm – 3:30 pm - Item 2: Socio-economic Empowerment
  • Under this item, the Forum will look at ways to amplify the economic participation of persons belonging to minority groups and emphasize equal opportunities in society, employment and entrepreneurship, with special attention given to the economic support of migrants and refugees belonging to minority groups. It will also aim to identify strategies to engage and empower minority young people by tapping into educational and employment prospects. In addition, participants will be encouraged to share examples of inclusive policies, including in the use of minority languages, in terms of promoting access to services and increased employment opportunities.
  • Ms. Claire Thomas - Co-Executive Director, Minority Rights Group
  • Dr. Melakou Tegegn - Director, Fanos Ethiopia
  • Ms. Jennifer Jackson-Preece - Associate Professor, London School of Economics
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Interactive dialogue
  • Interactive dialogue on the Item 1 (continued)
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