A/HRC/24/24 governmental organizations, faith-based organizations and community-based organizations in light of the important role they play at the grass-roots level. Youth, as well as youth movements and organizations, were mentioned as priority target audience by 10 respondents and the global consultation; several respondents voiced the need to support non-formal education efforts reaching out to children and youth outside the formal education system. 76. A number of respondents, i.e. four Governments, two national institutions and three civil society organizations, considered that the third phase should be devoted to increasing human rights awareness among the general public, to empower people to stand up and protect their rights. Finally, three respondents drew attention to the need to address the early childhood sector, as research shows that children’s experiences in their first years shape their identity and attitudes throughout life. 77. Fifteen respondents mentioned, as future priority target audiences, specific groups of rights holders including, in decreasing order, persons with disabilities (8); minorities and indigenous peoples (5); women victims of violence (4); migrants and migrant workers (3); people with limited access to their rights, in particular the poor (3); elderly persons (2); LGBT persons (2); refugees and asylum seekers (1); vulnerable people in emergencies (1); victims of human trafficking (1); and victims of armed conflict (1). 78. With respect to possible thematic areas, the responses were quite diverse, still reflecting national context and priorities. Recurrent themes included nondiscrimination and equality, to facilitate integration and social inclusion (12 respondents and the global consultation), as well as the need to focus on developing knowledge and skills to promote active citizenship and participation (12 respondents and the global consultation), as a contribution to the strengthening of democracy, good governance and global citizenship. A focus on discrimination and violence against women and girls was highlighted by seven respondents; the rights of the child were pointed out by six respondents. Five respondents proposed economic, social and cultural rights, and another five suggested environmental rights. A focus on conflict prevention and resolution, with a view to build a culture of peace, was mentioned by some conflict-affected countries (four respondents and the global consultation). Other thematic areas proposed by more than one respondent were the promotion of safe learning environments to combat violence, bullying and harassment; labour rights; the rights of persons with disabilities and human rights and business. 16

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