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Minderheitensekretariat
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNGOHuman RightsDemocracy & Public Goods
Impact2Sustainability Goals
LocationBerlin
About us
The Minderheitensekretariat serves as the central advocacy and support body for the four autochthonous national minorities in Germany: the Danish minority, the Frisian ethnic group, the German Sinti and Roma, and the Lusatian Sorbs. It champions their rights and interests, promoting their visibility at political levels. Operating on national and international legal frameworks, the organization informs, advises, and actively participates in minority policy. Its work aims to reduce inequalities and foster strong institutions, ensuring the representation and well-being of these communities.
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Sustainability Goals
Reduced Inequalities
Strengthen national minority interests in Germany
The Minority Secretariat advocates politically for the rights of the Danish, Frisian, Sinti and Roma, and Sorbian minorities, promoting their visibility and equality.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Inclusive institutions and justice for minorities
The organization advises on minority issues and participates in political bodies to ensure national minorities' access to justice and representation in decision-making processes.
FAQs
Q1What is the primary mission of the Minderheitensekretariat?
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The Minderheitensekretariat serves as a central advocacy and support body for the four autochthonous national minorities in Germany. Its primary mission involves supporting these groups, advocating for their rights and interests, and promoting their visibility at political levels.
Q2Which national minorities does the Minderheitensekretariat represent?
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The organization represents the Danish minority, the Frisian ethnic group, the German Sinti and Roma, and the Lusatian Sorbs. The Minderheitensekretariat actively advocates for these groups.
Q3On what legal and international principles does the Minderheitensekretariat operate?
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The Minderheitensekretariat operates on the basis of national legal frameworks, including the German Basic Law and the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). It also adheres to international principles from the United Nations (UNO), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe, and the European Union (EU), alongside minority-specific regulations in the German federal states.
Q4What are some key activities and initiatives of the Minderheitensekretariat?
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Key activities include informing and advising on minority-related issues, participating in minority policy bodies, and developing policy documents. The organization is also involved in initiatives such as the Minority SafePack Initiative (MSPI) and has organized a traveling exhibition.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does the Minderheitensekretariat primarily support?
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The Minderheitensekretariat primarily contributes to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). This is achieved through its work to strengthen the rights and representation of national minorities in Germany.
