A/HRC/RES/57/5 Welcoming the commitments made by all States in the political declaration entitled “Our common commitment to effectively addressing challenges and implementing measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation” 1 to promote, while safeguarding personal data protection and privacy rights, the use of technological innovations to prevent, detect and combat corruption and facilitate digital government in this regard, Recognizing the importance of a conducive environment, at both the national and the international levels, for the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms and of the mutually reinforcing relationship between good governance and human rights, Recognizing also that transparent, responsible, accountable, open and participatory government, responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and those in vulnerable and marginalized situations, is the foundation on which good governance rests and that such a foundation is one of the indispensable conditions for the full realization of human rights, including the right to development, especially in times of crisis, Recognizing further the crucial importance of the active involvement of civil society, at the national, regional and international levels, in processes of governance and in promoting good governance, including through transparency and accountability, at all levels, which are indispensable for building peaceful, prosperous and democratic societies, Stressing the importance of developing and implementing national legislation on the promotion of access to diverse and reliable information, of establishing active, free and meaningful participation and of strengthening the administration of justice, transparency, accountability and good governance at all levels, Reaffirming the right of every citizen to have access, in general terms of equality, to public service in their country, as enshrined in article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and article 25 (c) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Recognizing that a professional, accountable and transparent public service upholding the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity is one of the essential components of good governance, Recognizing also that the knowledge, training and awareness of public servants, human rights education and the promotion of a human rights culture within the public service play a vital role in promoting respect for and the realization of human rights in society, Welcoming the contribution of the United Nations Public Service Award programme, which recognizes excellence in public service to the promotion of the role, professionalism and visibility of public service, and noting its review to align it with the 2030 Agenda, Reaffirming that the full, equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels of decision-making, as well as that of girls, free from violence and discrimination, is essential for good governance, Welcoming the commitments made by all States in the 2005 World Summit Outcome2 to make the fight against corruption a priority at all levels, Mindful that the fight against corruption at all levels plays an important role in the promotion and protection of human rights and in the process of creating sustainable, effective, accountable and transparent institutions for the achievement of the full enjoyment of human rights, Recognizing the increasing awareness in the international community of the detrimental impact of widespread corruption on human rights, by weakening institutions, by eroding public trust in government and by impairing the ability of Governments to fulfil all their human rights obligations, 1 2 2 General Assembly resolution S-32/1, annex. General Assembly resolution 60/1.