Because of the growing migration of people, ethnic and racial minorities are becoming more common in a number of countries. And every person, regardless of their ethnicity or race group, deserves protection under international human rights law.
Ethnic and racial minorities can be indigenous peoples, migrants, or refugees. Unfortunately, there is a long and brutal history of past atrocities committed against racial or ethic groups in the institutional forms of genocide (such as the Holocaust) and apartheid [rollover definitions]. These groups have not always been the minority, as was the case of the numerical majority of black South Africans under apartheid.
Racial and ethnic discrimination is not isolated to these extreme situations. It manifests itself... (more)
Because of the growing migration of people, ethnic and racial minorities are becoming more common in a number of countries. And every person, regardless of their ethnicity or race group, deserves protection under international human rights law.
Ethnic and racial minorities can be indigenous peoples, migrants, or refugees. Unfortunately, there is a long and brutal history of past atrocities committed against racial or ethic groups in the institutional forms of genocide (such as the Holocaust) and apartheid [rollover definitions]. These groups have not always been the minority, as was the case of the numerical majority of black South Africans under apartheid.
Racial and ethnic discrimination is not isolated to these extreme situations. It manifests itself anywhere minority groups are prevented from exercising the same civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as other groups in society. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as the laws of many countries, racial and ethnic minorities have a right to freedom from any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, colour, national or ethnic origin, language, religion, or any other status, and the right to develop their own culture and language.
Racist ideologies continue to shape institutional policies and practices locally and globally. Racism is not always overt, particularly in societies who perceive themselves as culturally diverse, multicultural and fair, however systemic racism is evident in immigration policies, segregated housing, financial aid, educational requirements, and the criminal justice system. Anti-oppression activists are doing excellent educational work towards equity in these and many more areas.
The human rights of ethnic minorities are explicitly set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious or Linguistic Minorities and other widely adhered to international human rights treaties and Declarations.
Definition of Systemic Racism: Institutional or systemic racism takes the form of the practices, customs, rules and standards of organizations, including governments, that unnecessarily disadvantage people because of their race, color or ethnicity. They do not always involve differences in treatment. Educational requirements that are not related to actual job duties are an example. (
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