The Czech intervention in the dialogue opening the 27^th session of the Council also called for the strengthening of the United Nation’s prevention toolbox. Preventing human rights violations and abuses is the best way to address crises, conflicts and violence. “Efforts aimed at promoting and reinforcing the rule of law, inclusive participation and democratic checks and balances should be at the core of this prevention toolbox,” said the Czech Republic. Concurring with the High Commissioner’s statement, the Czech Republic emphasized that Sustainable Development Goals should have a human rights framework and should aim beyond securing freedom from want. “Sustainable Development Goals sidelining rights pertaining issues such as access to justice or political and public participation would not stand the test of time.” Full statement is available.