A/66/264 the world, in particular with respect to migrant women and children. Notably, discrimination often inhibited migrants’ access to the private housing market. The situation was particularly difficult for irregular migrants, especially in countries where irregular stay is a criminal offence. In his recommendations, the Special Rapporteur underlined that, as a matter of fundamental principle, States should fulfil the “minimum core obligation” to ensure the satisfaction of minimum essential levels of primary health care as well as basic shelter and housing for all individuals within their jurisdiction. 21. In his final report to the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/17/33), the Special Rapporteur presented two themes considered important for future research: migration in the context of climate change and the political participation and civil rights of migrants. He noted that further discussion on these themes would allow the mandate to present innovative approaches; they also underlined the need for a human rights perspective in global discussions among stakeholders on migration. IV. Conclusion 22. In recapitulating the concerns and findings gathered in the exercise of his mandate, the Special Rapporteur reiterated concern at the increasing intolerance towards migrants and their vulnerability to potential racist or xenophobic violence, trafficking and smuggling and the fact that migrants with irregular status often fear to seek protection from authorities and are hence left without access to basic social rights. He stressed that migration can be an essential component of development and prosperity in all countries of origin, transit and destination around the globe. The Special Rapporteur thanked the Human Rights Council for the privilege and opportunity of serving the mandate. 23. The new Special Rapporteur, François Crépeau, will present an oral report to the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session and will submit his first report to the Human Rights Council at its twentieth session in June 2012. 8 11-44418