A/HRC/RES/12/16 page 6 12. Invites the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, within the framework of his mandate, to carry out his activities in accordance with its resolution 7/36 and all relevant Council resolutions and decisions, in particular his cooperation with other mechanisms and human rights treaty bodies and organizations, including regional organizations and non-governmental organizations; 13. Appeals to all States to cooperate fully with and assist the Special Rapporteur in the performance of his tasks, as contained in its resolution 7/36, to provide all necessary information requested by him and to consider favourably his requests for visits and for implementing his recommendations; 14. Invites once again the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the working groups, representatives and special rapporteurs of the Council and human rights treaty bodies to pay attention, within the framework of their mandates, to the situation of persons whose right to freedom of opinion and expression has been violated; 15. Reminds States of the possibility of seeking technical assistance if needed, including from the Office of the High Commissioner, to better promote and protect the right to freedom of opinion and expression; 16. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the assistance necessary to the Special Rapporteur to fulfil his mandate as contained in its resolution 7/36 effectively, in particular by placing adequate human and material resources at his disposal; 17. Requests the Special Rapporteur to submit an annual report to the Council and the General Assembly on the activities relating to his mandate; 18. Decides to continue its consideration of the issue of the right to freedom of opinion and expression in accordance with its programme of work. 31st meeting 2 October 2009 [Adopted without a vote.]