International recommendation

Situation of the Kven people

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationIndigenous and minority language instructionParticipation in cultural activities
Populations of concern:
Kvens/Norwegian Finns
Relevant CERD article:
Art. 5 – Enjoyment of rights without racial discrimination
Source:
CERD/C/NOR/CO/23-24, para. 26

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Practices and guidelinesResourcesConsultation
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of CultureMinistry of Education and Research

The Committee recommends that the State party continue to improve the situation of the use of the Kven language through proper consultation with the Kven people and adequate resourcing, implementation and monitoring of the targeted plan. The Committee also recommends that the State party take other measures to ensure that national minorities have the right to enjoy educational and cultural activities in their own languages.