On 18 September 2014 , the Human Rights Council held , pursuant to its resolution 24/16 , a panel discussion on the role of prevention in the promotion and protection of human rights . In decision 24/16 , the Council requested the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights ( OHCHR ) to organize the panel discussion in consultation with States , relevant United Nations bodies , funds and programmes , treaty bodies , special procedures and regional human rights mechanisms , and civil society , including non-governmental organizations , and national human rights institutions , with a view to ensuring multi-stakeholder participation .