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Is self-identification of individuals/groups a criterion for recognition and respect of minority or ethnic cultural linguistic religious groups' rights by the state/government?

Code:
RED114
Key Area:
Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
Strand(s):
Discrimination, Equality
18/01/2012 - 15:41
Short Answer

Yes.

Qualitative Info

The "Strategy on National Security" of 2011 says: "The country has established legal instruments and has built institutions to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms including the right to self-determination, freedom of self-organization for the development of communities forming on ethnicity, age, religious, professional or other status."

Groups affected/interested
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas
External Url http://www.strategy.bg/StrategicDocuments/View.aspx?lang=bg-BG&Id=671
Situation(s)
Library