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] 3

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