Furthermore, the violation of certain human rights, such as the right to information, participation, association, freedom from violence, and education, prevents women from accessing land and other productive resources. These rights are guaranteed in various international human rights instruments, as detailed below. As underscored by various international human rights bodies and mechanisms, States have the obligation to respect (refrain from interfering with the enjoyment of the right), protect (prevent others from interfering with the enjoyment of the right) and fulfil (adopt appropriate measures towards the full realization of the right) human rights related to access, use and control over land and other productive resources.