A/HRC/28/30 violations of minority rights at an early stage would make an invaluable contribution to the culture of prevention within the United Nations, saving lives and promoting stability and development. The incorporation of minority rights indicators into early warning systems would also enable earlier identification of potential conflicts. The Special Rapporteur informed those present in this regard that the 2014 Forum on Minority Issues would address the issue of preventing violence and atrocity crimes targeting minorities. 37. One delegation stated that the Human Rights Council had to, through such mechanisms as the universal period review or the special procedures, provide information that could be used for early warning purposes and be incorporated into responses of the entire United Nations system. It was also mentioned that a vibrant civil society and the media could act as early warning agents. D. Prevention actors 38. Delegations and panellists emphasized that, apart from States, other actors play an important role in prevention efforts. In their view, strategic and integrated prevention policies could only be successful when multi-stakeholder participation was ensured. Delegations pointed out that international and regional systems should assist States in the domestic implementation of such policies, and that United Nations human rights mechanisms and bodies played a role in supporting States in preventing violations. The prevention of human rights violations was at the heart of the United Nations system. Cooperation between States and the United Nations was seen as the key to effective prevention. Some delegations emphasized the need for further development and enhancement of cooperation between regional actors and the United Nations, especially by sharing good practices, jointly identifying gaps and overlap and defining common priorities. 39. One delegation stated that the role of the international community, including relevant United Nations agencies, should be to enhance partnerships with States. This should include the allocation of financial, technical and human resources by donors and United Nations agencies, and be aligned with national priorities of the States concerned. Some delegations listed support for national mechanisms and institutions though capacitybuilding and technical assistance as one of the main roles of OHCHR in prevention efforts. The important role of civil society, national human rights institutions, researchers and media in preventing human rights violations by monitoring, advocacy, human rights education and awareness-raising was also acknowledged by delegations and panellists. The involvement of civil society in prevention efforts was seen as crucial. The need for States to promote and maintain a safe and enabling environment for civil society was emphasized by several delegations. The issue of preventing reprisals against civil society participating in the work of the Human Rights Council was raised by one non-governmental organization in this regard. At the national level, the role of human rights institutions was seen as fundamental, and several delegations called upon States to strengthen the role and mandate of institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles. Some delegations also emphasized the role of scientific institutions and businesses. 40. Mr. Mezmur stated that the preventive role of regional and United Nations bodies was complementary, as were regional instruments and United Nations instruments, and highlighted the importance of research in challenging assumptions. Comprehensive systems had to be established for data collection and accountability. Ms. Samar highlighted the need for a united approach to prevention for United Nations agencies, and emphasized that women, minorities, vulnerable groups and victims of violations had to be included in prevention strategizing and policymaking if the policies were to be practical and implementable. Mr. Thomson emphasized that various actors should be involved in 12