A/HRC/13/46 • The development in each State of a national comprehensive strategy to prevent and respond to all forms of violence, mainstreamed in the national planning process, coordinated by a high-level focal point with leading responsibilities in this area, supported by adequate human and financial resources to support implementation and effectively evaluated • The introduction of an explicit national legal ban on all forms of violence against children, in all settings • The promotion of a national system of data collection, analysis and dissemination, and a research agenda on violence against children B. Consolidating strategic partnerships 15. The process of development of the study generated solid and strategic alliances, within and beyond the United Nations system, in favour of the protection of children from all forms of violence. To advance in this field, strengthened partnerships will be crucial. The Special Representative will therefore promote enhanced collaboration with key partners, including the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict, United Nations funds, programmes and specialized agencies, human rights treaty bodies and mechanisms, national governments, regional organizations, parliamentarians, national independent institutions on children’s rights, and civil society, including children and young people. 16. Relevant institutional collaboration mechanisms already in place, such as the InterAgency Working Group on Violence against Children and the NGO Advisory Council for follow-up to the study, will provide a robust framework to move this process forward through an effective consultative approach. C. Securing firm support 17. Sound support and predictable funding are indispensable for the effective and independent performance of the Special Representative’s mandate. In this regard, the General Assembly has called upon States and institutions concerned, United Nations agencies and entities, regional and civil society organizations, and the private sector to provide support, including financial. Voluntary contributions in support of the mandate and the Office of the Special Representative are channelled through a trust account which has been set up and is administered by UNICEF in order to receive, hold, administer and disburse financial contributions provided for the mandate, including payment for personnel costs. 18. By December 2009, initial contributions had been received. Although such positive developments are welcome, additional secure funding is required to enable the Special Representative to effectively pursue her role as a global advocate for violence prevention and the protection of children from all forms of violence. GE.10-10640 7