A/HRC/16/2 upon passage, would establish specialized chambers, within Congolese courts, to address serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law; 7. Encourages the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue to ratify international and regional human rights instruments; 8. Calls upon the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure free and fair elections, protecting the rights of all citizens; 9. Encourages the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to complete the establishment of a national human rights commission, in accordance with the Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (the Paris Principles); 10. Welcomes with satisfaction the readiness of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to present an assessment report on its plan of action for the implementation of recommendations on human rights to the Human Rights Council at its nineteenth session; 11. Invites the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to promote and protect human rights, including through human rights education; 12. Calls upon the international community to support the national efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its institutions with a view to improving the human rights situation in the country, and to respond to its requests for technical assistance; 13. Invites the Office of the High Commissioner, through its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to increase and enhance its technical assistance programmes and activities, and to report to the Human Rights Council at its nineteenth session; 14. Decides to follow up on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at its nineteenth session. 48th meeting 25 March 2011 [Adopted without a vote.] 16/36 Strengthening of technical cooperation and consultative services in Guinea The Human Rights Council, Guided by the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments, Recalling General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 and Human Rights Council resolution 13/21 of 26 March 2010, Reaffirming that all States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, as stated in the Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable instruments to which they are parties, Noting with appreciation that the situation of human rights and security in Guinea has improved significantly since the adoption by the Human Rights Council of its resolution 13/21 on March 2010, 92 GE.11-17059

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