A/HRC/18/24 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment indicated that the strength of the process was that it took a more holistic view of each State’s situation, allowing for recommendations and actions that addressed all causes of torture and ill-treatment. This could stand as a model for other action on human rights. 54. Underpinning the gaps in developing integrated human rights action plans was a lack of relevant data and statistics to identify problem areas. Although many States and NHRIs did engage in data collection, it was indicated that the data collected was not human rights specific and did not necessarily highlight issues relating to the prevention of violations. Some participants requested support in understanding how to design data sets and monitoring programmes to measure human rights, which would enable them to set goals and develop evidence-based programmes. 55. The discussion revealed that there is support and will for further work in this area, with all actors recognizing the essential role that the prevention of human rights violations plays in the promotion and protection of human rights. The discussions conducted and commitments made at the workshop indicated that further research and frameworks are required to assist States and other actors in overcoming the barriers that they are facing in understanding and mainstreaming the role of prevention in the promotion and protection of human rights. 56. On the basis of the responses to the questionnaire and the discussion at the workshop, it was recommended that further research be undertaken on the different aspects of prevention, and on consolidating the different definitions and approaches to prevention. There is a need to develop in States, NHRIs and non-State actors a stronger understanding of the implications and practical application of prevention, especially as it relates to all areas of discrimination. 57. Furthermore, it was recommended that, following on from the workshop, practical tools be developed to support States and other actors in understanding the role of prevention and to guide them through the development of strategic and integrated prevention policies at a national level. 13