A/HRC/34/33 strong civil society, there were still gaps and weaknesses in their ability to use indicators and other performance frameworks. She noted that the practice of monitoring budgets was still weak in Scotland, although work was under way in that area. There was also some resistance to bringing human rights into budget assessment, so that also remained a work in progress. 77. Mr. Burneo observed that, in Peru, every sector of Government had its own plan of action, but very few of them were human rights-based at this stage. The best idea was not to replace sector-specific plans of action with a “super plan”, but rather to ensure that human rights are mainstreamed. He suggested that the treaty bodies could consider developing joint general comments to overcome what he saw as a fragmented system of reporting and follow-up. VII. Closing session: analysis of results, and final reflections on the way forward 78. During the closing session, panellists and discussants made a number of final remarks and observations that could serve as useful guidance to States as they strive to mainstream human rights into national policies process. 79. There was growing awareness and recognition of human rights as the basis for a peaceful international order. The international community was facing new situations relating to the protection of vulnerable groups, including migrants, which in themselves presented both challenges and opportunities. These were urgent issues for which both immediate and long-term strategies and engagement were needed. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development offered entry points for inclusive and participatory implementation of human rights-based plans and policies. The development and consolidation of effective accountability mechanisms at the national and international levels were essential for such progress. Governments, civil society organizations and the United Nations had to find a common approach to achieve these shared objectives. 80. The implementation of human rights ought to be understood as the beginning and the end of good governance, and a yardstick against which Governments should measure their own performance. Leaving no one behind should be a key principle in the design and implementation of national policies. This required full and meaningful participation by vulnerable and marginalized groups in the design of policies for equity and social inclusion. 81. The rights of vulnerable groups also had to be integrated into the implementation of national development plans. The requirement of free and prior informed consent in public decision-making was particularly important in matters concerning indigenous peoples. Central to these communities was also the right to self-determination. The rights of migrants also required urgent attention, especially in the light of developments in Europe in recent years. 82. The implementation of human rights went beyond legislation. It encompassed the generation of political will and the systematic mainstreaming of human rights into national policies through practical and meaningful participation. Therefore, it was also important to recognize the equal importance of civil and political rights, as well as economic, social and cultural rights, throughout the entire policymaking process. The judiciary also had a crucial role to play in ensuring respect for human rights and in developing robust jurisprudence. There was a need for awareness-raising in schools, universities and the media as part of efforts to strengthen national implementation of human rights. 83. Even though political will was important, implementation was only possible if the resources required were available. For this reason, a human rights-based approach to 15