A/73/207 (g) Reaffirmation of the prohibition: States should unequivocally reaffirm the absolute and non-derogable character of the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment and condemn violations wherever they occur. States should always interpret and apply the prohibition in good faith, consistently with its spirit, object and purpose, and in line with other relevant legal principles, such as human dignity, non-discrimination and non-refoulement. In doing so, States should seek guidance in internationally recognized soft-law standards relevant to the context at hand; (h) Preventing impunity: Whenever there is reasonable ground to believe that someone has been subjected to torture or ill-treatment, States should conduct a prompt and impartial investigation to ensure full accountability for any such act, including, as appropriate, administrative, civil and criminal accountability, and to ensure that victims receive adequate redress and rehabilitation. States should further ensure that commanders and other superiors are held personally accountable for any culpable failure to prevent torture or ill-treatment committed by their subordinates; (i) Non-discrimination: State leaders should discard violent or discriminatory political narratives, policies and practices based on stigmatization, demonization or marginalization of any kind. Particular efforts should be made to prevent torture and ill-treatment against persons experiencing specific vulnerabilities, such as members of social minorities and indigenous groups, irregular migrants or other non-nationals, persons with physical or mental disabilities, illnesses or substance dependence, LGBTI persons and, more generally, children, women and older persons. These efforts should include measures to remedy legal, structural and socioeconomic conditions that may increase exposure to violence and abuse by State officials and non-State actors; (j) Redress and rehabilitation: States should ensure that victims of torture or ill-treatment are protected and provided with the means for as full a rehabilitation as possible, including through the establishment of specialized centres and adequate funding of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture and relevant national mechanisms and civil society organizations. 18-12051 23/23