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6.
Considers that international cooperation in the field of human rights, in
conformity with the purposes and principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations and
international law, should make an effective and practical contribution to the urgent task of
preventing violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
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 of national efforts
and in raising the capacities of 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 of and in accordance with the priorities
set by the States concerned;
9.
Takes note of the note by the Secretariat, in which it indicated that, owing to
technical reasons, the first written update on the operations of the Voluntary Fund for
Participation in the Universal Periodic Review and the resources available to it had not
been submitted,1 and reiterates its request to the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights to provide the Human Rights Council with an annual
written update on the operations of the Voluntary Fund for Participation in the Universal
Periodic Review and the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance, and the
resources available to them;
10.
Also takes note of the compilation prepared by the Office of the High
Commissioner of the views of States and relevant stakeholders on the contribution of the
Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance,2 in particular with regard to its
sustainability and accessibility, to the implementation of recommendations accepted by
States as part of their universal periodic review that require financial support;
11.
Requests the Office of the High Commissioner to seek to enhance dialogue
with representatives from non-traditional donor countries with a view to broaden the donor
base and replenish the resources available to both funds;
12.
Also requests the Office of the High Commissioner to make clear the process
by which States request assistance from both funds, and to process such requests in a timely
and transparent manner that adequately responds to the requesting States;
13.
Urges States to continue to support both funds;
14.
Calls upon 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;
15.
Urges States to take necessary measures to enhance bilateral, regional and
international cooperation aimed at addressing the adverse impact of consecutive and
compounded global crises, such as financial and economic crises, food crises, climate
change and natural disasters, on the full enjoyment of human rights;
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A/HRC/19/25.
A/HRC/19/50.
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