A/71/254 challenges currently facing the world, the slogan “Leave no one behind” was a core tenet of the Summit. It was also core responsibility 3 in the Secretary -General’s report (see A/70/709, annex), and was included in the Chair ’s summary as a key goal of the Summit. Nevertheless, the Special Rapporteur notes with regret that very few discussions during the Summit actually included reference to the specific situation, and the greater level of vulnerability of minorities. Moreover, in the Chair’s Summary, there was no mention of minorities in humanitarian situations. 8 18. In this context the Special Rapporteur on minority issues has decided to dedicate her final report to the General Assembly to this important topic, considering two guiding questions: • Are minorities more likely to be affected by humanitarian crises or by disasters, and therefore experience greater hardship, displa cement, or increased need to seek refuge in another country? • In the context of humanitarian crises or disasters, what are the additional challenges that minorities face when seeking protection, even when the trigger of their displacement or changed situation is not directly linked to their affiliation as members of that minority group? B. Methodology 19. The present report is based on a desk review of existing literature, findings from the Special Rapporteur ’s country visits and information received in the context of her communications procedure. Sources drawn upon include United Nations publications, and reports of other international organizations, non -governmental organizations, and academia. The report gives an overview of some of the most pressing issues at stake by analysing trends and recurring patterns worldwide regarding specific challenges facing minorities affected by crises. The challenges described below are non-exhaustive and it is important to note that minorities often face a range of additional human rights challenges owing to their very specific situation during complex emergencies. 20. While recognizing the great diversity in the experiences of minorities affected by humanitarian crises, the Special Rapporteur has adopted a global ap proach, focusing on common themes and patterns experienced by displaced minorities across regions. The Special Rapporteur also refers to particular examples to highlight specific challenges facing minorities. These cases are intended to be illustrative and are in no way exhaustive. 21. The Special Rapporteur hopes, through her analysis, to contribute to the better understanding of the forms of discrimination and violence that minorities face during crises and in their aftermath, and that her report can cont ribute to improving methods to ensure that in the context of humanitarian crises, minorities are treated in accordance with international human rights law. __________________ 8 8/25 World Humanitarian Summit, Chair’s Summary, available at: https://consultations2. worldhumanitariansummit.org/bitcache/5171492e71696bcf9d4c571c93dfc6dcd7f361ee?vid= 581078&disposition=inline&op=view. 16-13193