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16.
Urges States to continue to support both funds;
17.
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;
18.
Calls upon States to further advance initiatives aimed at enhancing
international cooperation in the field of human rights on issues of common interest and
concern, bearing in mind the need to promote a cooperative and constructive approach in
this regard;
19.
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;
20.
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;
21.
Takes note of the holding of the seminar on the enhancement of
international cooperation in the field of human rights on 15 February 2013, with the
participation of States, relevant United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, and other
stakeholders, including academic experts and civil society, and also takes note of the report
of the Office of the High Commissioner submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council
resolution 19/33,4 containing a summary of the deliberations held during the seminar based
on the study of the Advisory Committee on the enhancement of international cooperation
in the field of human rights;5
22.
Recalls that, in its resolution 67/169, the General Assembly requested the
Secretary-General, in collaboration with the High Commissioner, to consult States and
intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations on ways and means, as well as
obstacles and challenges and possible proposals to overcome them, for the enhancement of
international cooperation and dialogue in the United Nations human rights machinery,
including the Human Rights Council;
23.
Requests the Advisory Committee to prepare, in consultation with States, a
more focused and in-depth study on the ways and means to enhance international
cooperation in the field of human rights, including, but not limited to, the identification of
areas where further progress could be made, taking into account responses received further
to the consultations as requested by the General Assembly in resolution 67/169, and to
submit a progressive report to the Human Rights Council at its twenty-sixth session;
24.
Decides to continue its consideration of the matter in 2014, in accordance
with its annual programme of work.
38th meeting
13 June 2013
[Adopted without a vote.]
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A/HRC/23/20.
A/HRC/19/74.
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