A/HRC/RES/44/15 therein, underscoring the need to embed the business and human rights agenda and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights throughout the United Nations system, Recalling the adoption by the General Assembly, in its resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015, of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular paragraph 67 thereof, Recalling also the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, which contains a commitment to foster a dynamic and wellfunctioning business sector in accordance with relevant international standards and agreements, including the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Recalling in particular that the endorsement of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 17/4 established an authoritative framework to prevent and address adverse human rights impacts from business activities, based on the three pillars of the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” framework, Stressing that the obligation and the primary responsibility to promote, protect and fulfil human rights and fundamental freedoms lie with the State, Emphasizing that transnational corporations and other business enterprises have the responsibility to respect all human rights, Recognizing the progress made and the continuing efforts to implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights by some States, business enterprises, international organizations, civil society and other relevant stakeholders, and the role of the United Nations Global Compact in, inter alia, promoting the Guiding Principles, Noting that 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which have contributed to greater understanding by States and business enterprises of their respective obligations and responsibilities to prevent and address business-related human rights abuses, Taking stock of the progress made to date by States and businesses in the implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, while acknowledging the remaining challenges they face in fulfilling their respective obligations and responsibilities to prevent and address business-related human rights abuses, and recognizing therefore the necessity of pursuing efforts for the implementation of the Guiding Principles, Recognizing the relevance of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the context of global crises, such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and the need for States to ensure responsible business conduct during the crisis and a resilient recovery, Welcoming efforts by States to implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and to encourage all business enterprises to carry out human rights due diligence, including with regard to human rights relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment and by conducting meaningful and inclusive consultations with potentially affected groups and other relevant stakeholders, Recognizing the need to further enhance equality between women and men in the area of business, in particular with regard to multiple forms of discrimination and barriers in seeking access to effective remedies addressing the adverse impacts of business activities on women and strengthen efforts to enhance women’s equal opportunity and leadership, Recognizing also the valuable role played by civil society, including nongovernmental organizations, and national human rights institutions in promoting the implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and accountability for business-related human rights abuses and in raising awareness of the human rights impact and risks of business enterprises and activities, Expressing concern at reports of intimidation against victims, witnesses and their legal representatives regarding cases of business-related human rights abuse, and emphasizing the need to ensure their safety, 2