(Council of Europe, 2001 This report relates that in the "Implementation of the Provisions of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities: Part II, Section I and Article 3 it is stated: (1) Every person belonging to national minorities shall have the right freely to choose to be treated as such and no disadvantage shall result from this choice or from the exercise of the rights, which are connected to that choice; and (2) the persons belonging to national minorities may exercise the rights and enjoy the freedoms flowing from the principles enshrined in the present framework Convention individually as well as in community with others. (Council of Europe, 2001) Additionally reported is that Albanians "have historically claimed distinction for understanding and tolerance towards national minority members, a fact which has determined the exemplary coexistence between them and religious communities." (Council of Europe, 2001) Toward this end, Albania is focusing on two fundamental policy directions: (1) Protection and respect of the human rights and freedoms and the development of the special identity of the minorities, and (2) Their complete integration in the Albanian society. (Council of Europe, 2001)
III. EDUCATION ISSUES for MINORITIES
It is related in one report that the educational infrastructure in its entirety "was severely affected during the period of unrest" in Albania however the government is presently in the process of planning "new programs and texts for minority education, and teacher training for minority education classes." (European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance, 1999) Four new schools are now in operation for the minority population although there is a shortage of teachers who are qualified to teach at the minority schools.
IV. RACIAL & RELIGIOUS INEQUALITIES
It is reported that minorities are particularly vulnerable to "excessive use of force and ill-treatment by law enforcement officials..." And additionally reported is "discrimination in employment in the public sector..." By members of the Greek minority. The group most vulnerable to "marginalization...
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