Migrant and minority rights cover protection of existence, protection from discrimination and persecution, protection and promotion of identity, and participation in political life.

Regarding the social inclusion of ethnic minorities, findings of several studies illustrated that ethnic minorities participate to a lesser extent in important social areas, such as education, labour, health, housing, civic participation and leisure compared to the majority population.

Realising inclusivity for minorities, migrants and refugees means developing key performance management targets and practical guidance that encourage local administrations to regard human mobility as part of their responsibility and to fulfil their role in that respect.

immigrants do have rights as a minority, and in abiding by their international obligations, States are obligated to implement policies that safeguard these rights and, in this way, facilitate the integration of immigrants into the host society. However, there are a number of elements that make the practical enforcement of these rights and the implementation of such policies rather complex.