A/HRC/RES/57/6 exercise of the right to privacy is important for the realization of other human rights, including the right to freedom of expression and to hold opinions without interference and the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association, and is one of the foundations of a democratic society, Recognizing that the promotion and protection of, and respect for, the right to privacy are important for the prevention of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, abuse and sexual harassment, in particular against women, children and persons with disabilities, as well as any form of discrimination, which can occur online and includes cyberbullying and cyberstalking, Recognizing also that persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, may be particularly exposed to online risks, including cyberbullying, and that there is a need to take steps to ensure that the digital environment, including safety information, protective strategies and services and forums relating to it, are accessible and safe, bearing in mind the importance of countering prejudice that might lead to overprotection or exclusion, Recognizing further that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance have a deep negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights and therefore require a comprehensive response, both online and offline, which can contribute to the prevention and elimination of all forms of exploitation, violence, abuse and harassment, including in digital contexts, such as cyberbullying, Stressing that countering cyberbullying should be based upon existing international legal obligations, including international human rights law, as well as relevant commitments, and should not encourage undue interference with an individual’s human rights, Mindful of the current lack of awareness of cyberbullying through the lens of disability and the importance of having relevant information in accessible formats, and reaffirming that efforts to counter cyberbullying against persons with disabilities must be focused on thoughtful, inclusive design and development and centred in the autonomy, choice and agency of persons with disabilities, including by implementing tailored, accessible resources and support services for them, Recognizing that persons with certain forms of disability, in particular those with psychosocial or cognitive disabilities, may face further challenges in understanding appropriate online behaviour and interpreting the nuances of online communication and that, coupled with social stigma and taboos, this may reinforce broader trends of underreporting of cyberbullying among persons with and without disabilities, Recognizing also the State’s responsibility to protect persons with disabilities from all forms of exploitation, violence and abuse, including the gender-based aspects thereof, and cyberbullying, and, to this end, to take all appropriate legislative administrative, social, educational and other measures, Recalling that all business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights, both online and offline, including by implementing human rights due diligence, and that the obligation and the primary responsibility to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms lie with the State, Acknowledging the distinct and important roles that family members, legal guardians, caregivers, support staff, schools, civil society, sports associations, communities, State institutions and traditional and non-traditional media can play in contributing to securing the protection of persons with disabilities from the risks associated with bullying, including cyberbullying, by promoting the online safety of persons with disabilities, Recognizing the need to empower children, including children with disabilities, with knowledge and skills in the digital environment through the development of their digital literacy and skills, as well as those of their parents or legal guardians, including by empowering children to report and seek help in responding to online threats in adequate ways, as well as raising their awareness of the risks of the misuse of information and communications technology, Underlining the need for digital, media and information literacy, as well as the need to address prevailing challenges to bridge digital divides, including through partnerships, 3