Meeting of Experts on National Minorities
When
1 July 1991 (All day)
Where
Geneva
(OSCE/Dejan Vekic)Romani children are gaining greater access to schools as a result of education reforms supported by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5 November 2003. (OSCE/Dejan Vekic) Photo details
As called for in the Charter of Paris for a New Europe, representatives of CSCE participating States discussed the issues and rights of national minorities in Geneva from 1 to 19 July.
Discussions included the diversity of situations and of legal, historical, political and economic backgrounds that affect persons belonging to them. They shared practical experience with national minorities, particularly regarding national legislation, democratic institutions, international instruments and other possible forms of co-operation. The implementation of CSCE commitments and improving relevant standards was also considered.