A/HRC/27/29: Factors that impede equal political participation and steps to overcome those challenges
Published
30 June 2014
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A/HRC/27/29
Focus
Public participation
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This study examines the human rights framework relating to participation in political and public affairs. Discrimination against women, indigenous peoples, minorities, persons with disabilities, human rights defenders and other marginalized groups may prevent the full, effective and equal enjoyment of the rights to participate in political and public affairs. The study identifies some of the major barriers to equal participation and makes recommendations concerning measures that could be taken to overcome these challenges.