A/71/317 particular challenges faced by women in accessing cultural heritage without discrimination. 79. The Special Rapporteur recommends that international and non-governmental organizations: States, experts and (a) Consider how to enhance the application to non-State actors of existing international legal standards regarding the prohibition of intentional destruction of cultural heritage and the obligation to respect cultural rights; (b) Also consider the creation of a mechanism for systematically collecting, analysing and distributing information on at-risk cultural heritage defenders around the world; (c) Recognize the protection of cultural heritage and cultural rights as a critical component of humanitarian assistance, including in conflicts; (d) Investigate the use of funds derived from looting and the illicit traffic of cultural objects for the financing of terrorism and consider requiring increased due diligence with regard to the sale of cultural objects from at -risk regions; (e) Systematically incorporate cultural awareness; 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; (f) Promote and provide resources for international exchange of best practices regarding protection of cultural heritage and the right to access and enjoy it. Further, the Special Rapporteur recommends that civil society submit communications concerning both individual and systematic violations of human rights through the destruction of cultural heritage to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights under the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 24/24 16-13742