The independent board members would constitute only a small minority, but their presence and professional expertise would give them disproportionate weight.

It is estimated that minority groups living in Somalia may constitute up to one third of the Somali population, approximately 2 million people.

When applying those instruments it is important to define national minority , but the same problem does not arise for the 1992 Declaration on Minorities of the United Nations even if a group is held not to constitute a national minority, it can still be an ethnic, religious or linguistic minority and therefore be covered by the Declaration.

The minority was not constitutionally recognized as an ethnic group some members had identity cards with the names of other groups, which was deemed to constitute forced assimilation.

8.8 On article 27, the State party notes that the authors have simply invoked this provision without making any attempt at explaining how a group defines itself as non Christians, can constitute a religious minority within the meaning of article 27.

The Special Rapporteur is very concerned to learn that serious human rights violations continue to be perpetrated against Myanmar's ethnic minority communities, which constitute approximately 35 per cent of the country's population.

A parallel event on Minority Rights and NHRIs was organized by the NI and Minority Units, including minority fellows, during the sixteenth session of ICC.

But we are a small minority.

Consider supporting the development of an international convention on minority rights and the establishment of a uniform definition of a minority

Christianity is a minority religion in Egypt.

Christianity in Azerbaijan is a minority religion.

Christianity is a small minority in Mauritania.

Christianity in Mongolia is a minority religion.

12.7 Referring to its earlier jurisprudence, the Committee considers that States parties to the Covenant may regulate activities that constitute an essential element in the culture of a minority, provided that the regulation does not amount to a de facto denial of this right.

Recommends the continued operation of the Minority Fellowship Programme and the further preparation of a minority profile and matrix

There is a large Chinese minority in Namibia.

Christianity in the Comoros is a minority religion.

Children belonging to a minority or indigenous group

(a) Half the members plus one shall constitute a quorum

X members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.

Such a preliminary order does not constitute an award.

Measures to reduce trade barriers constitute a mutual responsibility.

Civilian casualties now constitute a staggering 90 per cent.

Twelve members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.

Six members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.

Those who voted affirmatively were only a tiny minority.

They comprise a significant minority, loud and well organized.

Others apparently a minority have ruled to the contrary.

Minority influence, a form of social influence, takes place when a member of a minority group, like an individual, influences a majority to accept the minority's beliefs or behaviour.

While it would definitely constitute an interference with the human right to physical integrity, as a proportional measure it would not constitute CIDT.

Also relevant will be whether it is a long established minority or a new minority composed of recent immigrants, whether or not they have obtained citizenship.

Libya s Jihadist Minority

The Jews, the defense claimed, do not constitute a race.

Both breakthroughs constitute a stunning advance in stem cell research.

The meeting would constitute a first step in this direction.

They constitute a necessary middle ground between war and words.

That would constitute a significant fraction of global electricity generation.

Comprehensive Safeguards (IAEA document INFCIRC 153) constitute a bare minimum.

A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.

He and his fellow dissidents were a tiny minority, too.

A small minority belong to the Finnish Orthodox Church (1.1 ).

In 1996 the Kvens were granted minority status in Norway, and in 2005 the Kven language was recognized as a minority language in Norway.

A strategic plan for minority broadcasting needs to be implemented (a priority).

Women and minority members

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