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(e)
To continue the mutual dialogue with Governments and where appropriate,
with local authorities, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system, other relevant
international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations and other
concerned stakeholders, such as indigenous peoples;
(f)
To make recommendations for goals beyond the 2015 Millennium
Development Goals process with special regard to the full realization of the human right to
safe drinking water and sanitation, and also to continue to make more recommendations
that could help the realization of the Millennium Development Goals, in particular of Goal
7, as appropriate;
(g)
To continue to work in close cooperation, while avoiding unnecessary
duplication, with other special procedures and subsidiary organs of the Council, relevant
United Nations bodies, the treaty bodies and regional human rights mechanisms;
(h)
To continue to report, on an annual basis, to the Human Rights Council and
to the General Assembly;
(i)
To facilitate, including through engagement with relevant stakeholders, the
provision of technical assistance in the area of the human right to safe drinking water and
sanitation;
6.
Encourages all Governments to respond favourably to requests by the Special
Rapporteur for visits and information, to follow up effectively on recommendations of the
mandate holder and to make available information on measures taken in this regard;
7.
Stresses the important role of the international cooperation and technical
assistance provided by States, specialized agencies of the United Nations system,
international and development partners, as well as by donor agencies, in particular in the
timely achievement of the relevant Millennium Development Goals, and urges development
partners to adopt a human rights-based approach when designing and implementing
development programmes in support of national initiatives and action plans related to the
enjoyment of access to safe drinking water and sanitation;
8.
Requests the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner
for Human Rights to provide the Special Rapporteur with all the resources and assistance
necessary for the effective fulfilment of his or her mandate;
9.
Decides to continue its consideration of this matter under the same agenda
item and in accordance with its programme of work.
45th meeting
24 March 2011
[Adopted without a vote.]
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Promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms through a better
understanding of traditional values of humankind
The Human Rights Council,
Guided by the purposes and principles set forth in the Charter of the United Nations,
Reaffirming the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and that everyone is entitled
to the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, such as race,
colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property,
birth or other status,
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