A/HRC/14/37 2006 and resolutions 9/11 of 24 September 2008 and 12/12 of 1 October 2009 on the right to the truth, Acknowledging the reports of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the significant conclusions therein related to the right to the truth (E/CN.4/2006/91, A/HRC/5/7 and A/HRC/12/19), Recognizing the importance of promoting the memory of victims of gross and systematic human rights violations and the importance of the right to truth and justice, Acknowledging, at the same time, the significance of paying tribute to those who have devoted their lives to, and lost their lives in, the struggle to promote and protect human rights for all, Recognizing in particular the important and valuable work of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero, of El Salvador, who was actively engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights in his country, and whose work was acknowledged internationally through his messages, in which he denounced violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable populations, Recognizing the values of Monsignor Romero and his dedication to the service of humanity, in the context of armed conflicts, as a humanist dedicated to defending human rights, protecting lives and promoting human dignity, his constant calls to dialogue and his opposition to all forms of violence to avoid armed confrontation, which consequently led to his death on 24 March 1980, 1. Recommends that the General Assembly proclaim 24 March the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims; 2. Invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, and civil society entities, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to observe the International Day in an appropriate manner; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all States Members of the United Nations. 34th meeting 17 June 2010 [Adopted without a vote.] 14/8 Regional cooperation for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Asia-Pacific region The Human Rights Council, Recalling resolution 1993/51 of 9 March 1993 of the Commission on Human Rights and its subsequent resolutions concerning regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights, Recalling also Council decision 3/102 of 8 December 2006, as well as its resolutions 6/25 of 28 September 2007 and 12/15 of 1 October 2009, Noting with appreciation the commitment of States in the Asia-Pacific region to developing and strengthening national capacities for the promotion and protection of human rights, in accordance with the Tehran Framework of Regional Technical Cooperation Programme for Asia and the Pacific, GE.12-17781 23