A/HRC/RES/13/23
7.
Reaffirms that the promotion, protection and full realization of all human
rights and fundamental freedoms should be guided by the principles of universality, nonselectivity, objectivity and transparency, in a manner consistent with the purposes and
principles set out in the Charter;
8.
Emphasizes the role of international cooperation in support for national
efforts and in raising the capacities of Member States in the field of human rights through,
inter alia, the enhancement of their cooperation with human rights mechanisms, including
through the provision of technical assistance, upon the request and in accordance with the
priorities set by the States concerned;
9.
Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights to brief the Council and disseminate information to States Members of the United
Nations on the progress achieved in operationalizing the universal periodic review
Voluntary Trust Fund and the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance;
10.
Urges Member States to support the universal periodic review Voluntary
Fund and the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance;
11.
Takes note of the report of the High Commissioner on the enhancement of
international cooperation in the field of human rights (A/HRC/13/19);
12.
Calls upon Member States, specialized agencies and intergovernmental
organizations to continue to carry out a constructive dialogue and consultations for the
enhancement of understanding and the promotion and protection of all human rights and
fundamental freedoms, and encourages non-governmental organizations to contribute
actively to this endeavour;
13.
Invites States and relevant United Nations human rights mechanisms and
procedures to continue to pay attention to the importance of mutual cooperation,
understanding and dialogue in ensuring the promotion and protection of all human rights;
14.
Requests the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee to explore ways
and means to enhance cooperation in the field of human rights, taking into account the
views contained in the above-mentioned report of the High Commissioner, and further
views from States and relevant stakeholders, and to submit proposals in this regard to the
Council at its nineteenth session;
15.
Decides to continue its consideration of the matter in 2011, in accordance
with its annual programme of work.
44th meeting
26 March 2010
[Adopted without a vote]
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