International recommendation

Situation of ethnic minorities

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Themes:
Access to educationAccess to healthcareEquality and non-discriminationHousing
Populations of concern:
Persons with an immigrant background and ethnic minorities
Relevant CERD article:
Art. 5 – Enjoyment of rights without racial discrimination
Source:
CERD/C/NOR/ CO/23-24, para. 20

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Statistics and researchPractices and guidelinesTeaching and curriculum
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Education and ResearchMinistry of Local Government and ModernisationMinistry of Health and Care Services

The Committee recommends that the State party ensure equal access to education, housing and health care for ethnic minorities, without discrimination. It also recommends that the State party study the root causes of the lower performance of immigrant children in school and implement measures to improve their performance and reduce dropout rates at schools and vocational schools, especially for immigrant boys. The Committee further recommends that the State party investigate and address the root causes of discrimination against ethnic minority children in schools and take measures to end such discrimination.