Ensuring the inclusion of minority issues in post- 2015 development agendas 2014, para. 81
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Equality for minorities is a human right and must be recognized as a core development goal. There are compelling arguments for greater attention being given to disadvantaged minorities in post-2015 development agendas and future development goals. Foremost amongst these is that globally, disadvantaged minorities remain among the poorest and most socially and economically excluded communities. The Independent Expert considers that a real risk exists that many millions of persons belonging to minorities globally will continue to be "left behind" if there is not a clear commitment at the global and national levels to address their plight as a high global development priority.