The Crime of Racial Discrimination Against Minorities
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Minority issues are among the most prominent and sensitive topics on the international agenda due to their complexity and seriousness. Historically and continuing to the present day, minorities have suffered severe material and moral violations affecting their fundamental rights and freedoms, threatening both their physical and social existence. Racism and discrimination, in particular, constitute some of the most dangerous violations against minorities, undermining their basic rights and the principles of equality and justice enshrined internationally. Such acts also violate fundamental humanistic principles and the universality of human rights, regardless of ethnic, religious, national, linguistic, or other distinctions among individuals and groups.
This serious criminal phenomenon manifests in multiple forms, producing deep and lasting effects on individuals and societies. Accordingly, this study aims to examine this phenomenon from a legal perspective, employing scientific research methodologies. The descriptive method is used to present the concepts associated with the phenomenon, while the inductive and analytical methods are applied to explore the legal framework criminalizing these acts. This involves reviewing and analyzing various international laws and conventions relevant to the subject and evaluating their effectiveness.
The study ultimately seeks to provide a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the international legal framework in protecting minorities from the crime of racial discrimination.
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