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20.
Reaffirms that the exercise of the basic rights of the people of debtor countries to
food, housing, clothing, employment, education, health services and a healthy environment
cannot be subordinated to the implementation of structural adjustment policies, growth
programmes and economic reforms arising from the debt;
21.
Urges States, international financial institutions and the private sector to take urgent
measures to alleviate the debt problem of those developing countries particularly affected by
HIV/AIDS, so that more financial resources can be released and used for health care, research
and treatment of the population in the affected countries;
22.
Reiterates its view that, in order to find a durable solution to the debt problem and
for the consideration of any new debt resolution mechanism, there is a need for a broad political
dialogue between creditor and debtor countries and the multilateral financial institutions, within
the United Nations system, based on the principle of shared interests and responsibilities;
23.
Reiterates its request to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to
pay more attention to the problem of the debt burden of developing countries, in particular of
least developed countries, and especially the social impact of the measures arising from foreign
debt;
24.
Requests the independent expert to continue to explore the interlinkages with trade
and other issues, including HIV/AIDS, when examining the impact of structural adjustment and
foreign debt, and also to contribute, as appropriate, to the process entrusted with the follow-up to
the International Conference on Financing for Development, with a view to bringing to its
attention the issue of the effects of structural adjustment and foreign debt on the enjoyment of
human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights;
25.
Also requests the independent expert to continue to seek the views and suggestions of
States, international organizations, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, regional
economic commissions, international and regional financial institutions and non-governmental
organizations on the draft general guidelines and his proposal of possible elements for
consideration, and urges them to respond to his requests;
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