A/HRC/12/22 page 2 Summary In resolution 7/7 on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Human Rights Council requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to implement the mandate given to her by the Commission on Human Rights in its resolution 2005/80 and the General Assembly in its resolution 60/158 to examine the question of the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism; make general recommendations concerning the obligation of States in this context; provide assistance and advice to States, upon their request, as well as to the relevant United Nations bodies. This report is submitted in accordance with Council resolution 7/7. This report analyses the links between counter-terrorism measures and economic, social and cultural rights. It examines how international treaty obligations to promote and protect these rights should form part of the counter-terrorism strategy of a State. It highlights the need to protect and promote all human rights and in particular economic, social and cultural rights, while at the same time taking effective counter-terrorism measures. Protecting and promoting all human rights while countering terrorism are complementary and mutually reinforcing objectives. They must be pursued in the context of the duty of States to protect, respect and fulfil all human rights. Through specific examples, the report focuses on key aspects of economic, social and cultural rights, the legal framework in the context of countering terrorism, as well as the impact of terrorism and counter-terrorism measures and policies on the enjoyment of this category of rights. It also addresses issues related to monitoring, justiciability, remedies and impunity in this context.