Human Rights Council Resolution 9/16. Advisory services and technical assistance for Liberia The Human Rights Council, Reaffirming that all Member States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms as stated in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments, Recalling General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006, Bearing in mind its resolution 6/31 of 14 December 2007, Taking note of the report of the independent expert on technical cooperation and advisory services in Liberia (A/HRC/9/15), Recognizing the ongoing efforts made by the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and the European Union to help Liberia to fully reestablish peace and security on its national territory, Welcoming the decisive steps taken by the Government of Liberia to further improve and accelerate progress on the situation of human rights in Liberia, and recognizing that this process still needs the continued support of the international community in order to address the remaining challenges in rebuilding its economy and society, 1. Welcomes the work accomplished by the independent expert in assisting the Government of Liberia to maximize the opportunities afforded by technical assistance and complementing the work of the United Nations Mission in Liberia; 2. Encourages the Government of Liberia to continue its work to improve the promotion and protection of human rights to enable the people of Liberia to have full enjoyment