A/HRC/31/59 (i) Prepare in peacetime for any possible threat to cultural heritage in time of war, including by documenting the cultural heritage within their jurisdiction, as well as employing digital technologies and new media in this regard wherever feasible; (ii) Allocate sufficient budgetary resources, both at the international and national levels, to the protection of cultural heritage; (iii) Provide international technical assistance to facilitate prevention of the intentional destruction of cultural heritage; (d) Train fully military forces in all relevant rules concerning the protection of cultural heritage in armed conflict; (e) Take all steps necessary to facilitate prosecutions of those responsible for intentional destruction of cultural heritage, at the national or international level, in accordance with relevant international standards; (f) Respect the rights of cultural heritage professionals on the frontlines of the struggle against intentional destruction and ensure their safety and security; work at the international and national level to provide them with the conditions necessary to complete their work, including material and technical assistance; and grant them asylum when necessary. Everyone has a duty to respect the rights of cultural heritage professionals and anyone alleged to have harmed them must be brought to justice in accordance with international standards. 92. The Special Rapporteur further recommends that States, experts and international and non-governmental organizations: (a) Consider how to enhance the application of existing international legal standards regarding the prohibition of intentional destruction of cultural heritage and the obligation to respect cultural rights to non-State actors; (b) Recognize the protection of cultural heritage and of cultural rights as a critical component of humanitarian assistance, including in conflicts; (c) Investigate the use of funds from looting and the illicit traffic of cultural objects for the financing of terrorism and consider requiring increased due diligence with regard to cultural objects being sold from at-risk regions; (d) Systematically include cultural awareness, the safeguarding, restoration and memorialization of cultural heritage and the respect and protection of cultural rights in the mandate of peacekeeping missions, in peacebuilding policies and initiatives and in post-conflict reconciliation; (e) Promote, coordinate and provide resources for the international exchange of best practices in the field of protection of cultural heritage and of the right to access and enjoy cultural heritage. 21

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