Equality and Non-Discrimination

Partsch KJ (1982) Fundamental principles of human rights self-determination, equality and non-discrimination. In Vasak K, Alston P (eds) The international dimensions of human rights. Greenwood Press, Westport, pp 61-86... 

In para. (33), the Copenhagen Document focuses on identity only but is more determinate than the UN Minority Declaration. The Copenhagen Document echoes the double-layered approach of protection and creating conditions of promotion of minority identity. Moreover, it takes a collective approach. Para. (33) places positive obligations on states not only to act at all but to act in a certain way. States take necessary measures due consultations including contacts with minority institutions are involved. States not only act in accordance with decision-making procedures but the measures are also in conformity with the principles of equality and non-discrimination with respect to the other citizens. The states space of actirni is limited by these conditions. 

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