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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
24/02/2012 - 21:23
Short Answer

No.

Qualitative Info

ECRI recommended in its 4th report on Greece that the Greek authorities investigate allegations of discrimination against members of the Macedonian and Turkish communities and take adequate measures to address them, including by ensuring the implementation of the relevant legislation where necessary. ECRI also strongly recommended that the Greek authorities take steps to recognize the right to selfidentification of these groups.

In addition, ECRI recommended that the Greek authorities ensure the respect and enforcement of the right to self-identification of everyone living in Western Thrace and that measures be taken to ensure that none suffer any form of pressure or discrimination in this regard, and that steps be taken to foster dialogue and mutual acceptance among these groups.

Groups affected/interested Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities
Type (R/D) Nationalism
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Culture
External Url http://hudoc.ecri.coe.int/XMLEcri/ENGLISH/Cycle_04/04_CbC_eng/GRC-CbC-IV-2009-031-ENG.pdf
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