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Summary
Where linguistic minorities exist, those that belong to such minorities should not be denied the right to use their own language.
Obligations
Freedom from Discrimination and Equality Before the Law
Election Parts
Legal Framework
Voter Registration
Voter Education
Issues
Freedom From Discrimination in the Legal Framework
Voter Registration in Minority Languages
Special Measures
Criteria
Minorities were able to use their own language(s)
The state took steps to ensure de facto equality between men and women
Voter education materials were available in all official languages as well as minority languages
Linguistic minorities were able to use their own language
Quotes
In those states in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities exist, persons belonging to such minorities shall not be denied the right, in community with other members of their group, to enjoy their own culture, to profess and practice their own religion, or to use their own language.
