Declaration of rights – a main point of reference The main point of reference for the international community regarding the rights of minorities is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities ( A/RES/47/135 ) Background Many violations of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights have a basis in discrimination, racism and exclusion on the grounds of race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin, sex, language, religion, social origin, property, birth or other status . https://www.un.org/en/fight-racism/vulnerable-groups/minorities    Mental health issues.                                Useful links     World Health Organization:   this authoritative webpage offers detailed insights on this issue, and offers t...