A/HRC/RES/31/30 Reaffirming the fundamental importance of respecting all human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, Reiterating that all States have an obligation to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms and to ensure effective implementation of their obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law, as applicable, Taking note of the report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its twenty-ninth session,1 Welcoming the holding of a panel discussion on the effects of terrorism on the enjoyment by all persons of human rights and fundamental freedoms at the twenty-ninth session of the Human Rights Council, and taking note of the summary report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights thereon,2 Renewing its unwavering commitment to strengthening international cooperation to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, Recognizing that international cooperation and any measures taken by Member States to prevent and combat terrorism must fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the Charter, in particular the purposes and principles thereof, and other relevant international conventions and protocols, in particular human rights law and international humanitarian law, as applicable, Emphasizing that mutual respect, tolerance and dialogue among civilizations and the enhancement of interfaith and intercultural understanding are among the most important elements in promoting cooperation and success in preventing and combating terrorism, and welcoming the various initiatives to this end, Reaffirming its strongest condemnation of the heinous acts of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever and by whomsoever committed, regardless of motivation, as criminal and unjustifiable acts that have detrimentally affected the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as the right to life, liberty and security of person, thus impeding the full realization of economic, social and cultural rights, threatening the territorial integrity and security of States, rule of law and democracy, and destabilizing Governments, and ultimately representing a grave threat to the functioning of societies and to international peace and security, Acknowledging the important contribution of measures taken at all levels against terrorism, consistent with international law, to the functioning of democratic institutions and the maintenance of peace and security and thereby to the full enjoyment of human rights, and the need to continue the fight against terrorism, including through international cooperation and by strengthening the role of the United Nations in this respect, Expressing its continuing concern at the increasing flow of foreign terrorist fighters and at the threat it poses to all States, including countries of origin, transit and destination, encouraging all States to address this threat by enhancing their cooperation and developing relevant measures to prevent and tackle this phenomenon, including information-sharing, border management to detect travel, and appropriate criminal justice response, and to consider the use of United Nations instruments and mechanisms, and sanctions regimes, Reiterating that all States should fulfil their responsibilities in denying all forms of support, for terrorists and terrorist groups, particularly political, military logistical and 1 2 2 A/HRC/29/51. A/HRC/30/64.