A/HRC/43/58 54. The Special Rapporteur recommends that China: (a) Refrain from forcibly returning individuals to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea who are at risk of serious human rights violations upon repatriation; (b) Consider adopting a legal and policy framework for citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea who live in China or who transit through its territory that would allow them to seek asylum or to apply for settlement in countries of their choice; (c) Consider adopting a legal and policy framework to protect victims of human trafficking in China, in particular women and children, that would allow for access to health care and education, among other basic services; (d) Grant permission to officials of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to travel to relevant border areas to enable escapees from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to gain access to their right to seek asylum from persecution. 55. The Special Rapporteur recommends that China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Korea and the United States, with the participation of other Member States as necessary, reach an agreement on peace and prosperity, including provisions to promote human rights and address human rights violations. 56. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the international community: (a) Use any available opportunity for dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to create an environment to advance a peace agreement and seek progress in the human rights situation of that country; (b) Prepare to support the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in preventing an outbreak of COVID-19; (c) Provide increased financial and other support to humanitarian actors, including the United Nations, to enable them to respond to the most urgent humanitarian needs in the country and to support development initiatives; (d) Continue to support the efforts of civil society actors to address the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; (e) Support efforts to promote accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including the OHCHR field-based structure in Seoul and the work of OHCHR on accountability issues. 57. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the United Nations: (a) Review sanctions by conducting a comprehensive study of their detrimental impact on the human rights of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and on the humanitarian situation; (b) Support technical cooperation projects on human rights with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; (c) of Korea. 58. Continue to promote accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic The Special Rapporteur recommends that civil society organizations: (a) Continue to monitor and document human rights violations and use that information to support accountability efforts and to advocate for changes in the laws and policies of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; (b) Engage with Member States to advocate for the advancement of a peace agreement and the integration of human rights into negotiations. 19