A/HRC/42/24 Contents Page I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 II. Building common understanding .................................................................................................. 3 A. Legal framework ................................................................................................................... 3 B. Human rights-based approach .............................................................................................. 4 C. Commonalities ...................................................................................................................... 4 D. Rights holders and duty bearers ............................................................................................ 5 Humanitarian context .................................................................................................................... 6 A. Intersection between humanitarian and development settings .............................................. 6 B. Preparedness ......................................................................................................................... 7 C. Partnerships and coordination ............................................................................................... 8 D. Linkages with gender-based violence and mental health ...................................................... 8 Operationalizing a human rights-based approach in humanitarian settings .................................. 9 A. Availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality ............................................................. 9 B. Participation and empowerment ........................................................................................... 11 C. Discrimination and inequality ............................................................................................... 12 D. Sustainability and international cooperation and assistance ................................................. 12 E. Accountability and transparency........................................................................................... 13 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 15 III. IV. V. 2