A/HRC/4/62 page 2 Summary The present report is submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council decision 2/102 and paragraph 16 of Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/22. Section I provides a brief overview of main activities of the United Nations human rights mechanisms and of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights related to economic, social and cultural rights during the year 2006. Section II elaborates upon the realization of economic, social and cultural rights in conflict and post-conflict societies. The report discusses how, in spite of the constant reaffirmation of the interdependence of all human rights, the protection and realization of economic, social and cultural rights in many areas of law and practice, including in conflict and post-conflict settings, still appear weaker than for other rights. Against this backdrop, the report underlines that, for reasons of law and effectiveness, measures must be taken to protect economic, social and cultural rights. The non-fulfilment of these rights is often the root cause of conflict, and in the aftermath of a conflict specific strategies for the realization of economic, social and cultural rights are crucial to the preservation and maintenance of peace.