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trust needed to offer adequate spaces for dialogue and joint work supporting positive
change on the ground. The Board noted in particular how the United Nations country team,
using human rights indicators as an analytical tool in specific humanitarian crisis situations,
identified persons with disabilities and older persons who were at high risk of being left
behind in destitution. Those and other examples should be analysed and disseminated as
good practices throughout the United Nations system.
56.
As often illustrated in the reports of the Board, OHCHR has a rich experience in
specific steps that can be taken to address human rights challenges, however, that important
knowledge often remains with the specific actors, and those examples should be analysed
and more widely disseminated throughout the United Nations system. The Board welcomes
the efforts of OHCHR to upgrade its outreach and communications mechanisms and
methodologies, including the much needed upgrade of its Internet tools.
57.
The Board is encouraged by the acknowledgement by the Human Rights Council of
the usefulness of its contributions. It is also encouraged by the increasing number of States
publicly recognizing the achievements made and stressing the difference that it makes
having a presence of the Office with adequate financial and human resources on the ground
operating in line with the High Commissioner’s mandate.
58.
The Board welcomes the increase in contributions through the various financial
instruments managed by OHCHR, including the Voluntary Funds. It emphasizes the
importance of not only ensuring an increase in resources but also of supporting
sustainability, predictability and flexibility in the use of those contributions within the
overall OHCHR programme.
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