A/HRC/39/24 66. Prevention requires building resilient societies, and implementation of international human rights law at the domestic level. The focus of prevention should not be limited to civil and political rights, since inequalities and violations of economic, social and cultural rights are at the root of instability and violence around the world. The primary responsibility is on States to strengthen rule of law institutions and provide effective frameworks for all prevention efforts, including those of civil society actors, academics and national human rights institutions. With a view to preventing human rights abuses, participants highlighted the due diligence responsibility of private companies. 67. A society well equipped to overcome crises is one where people know and can claim their rights, for example with the help of legal aid. Participants suggested more focus on and investment in human rights education accessible to all, including for children, teachers, law enforcement officers and prisoners. Democratic societies also imply the possibility for a free media to ensure access to information by all. Civil society and national human rights institutions must be able to fulfil their monitoring, reporting and advocacy functions. However, as cooperation with international human rights mechanisms entails risks in practice, tackling reprisals against human rights defenders was considered key. 68. Participants highlighted the important contribution of the United Nations to prevention, including through its country teams and human rights mechanisms. Finally, they emphasized the usefulness of several tools for effective prevention, including indicators in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and human rights impact assessments of trade and investment agreements and of arms transfers. 15