A/HRC/21/66 D. International Human Solidarity Day 15. In its resolution 60/209, the General Assembly recalled that, in the Millennium Declaration, the Heads of State and Government, inter alia, identified solidarity as one of the fundamental and universal values that should underlie relations between peoples in the twenty-first century, and in that regard decided to proclaim 20 December of each year International Human Solidarity Day. IV. Value and importance of the right to international solidarity 16. Solidarity stems from the shared value of all human beings by expressing mutual concern for the well-being of others. 17. Solidarity is a conscientious response to the suffering of others. The goal is not just to alleviate suffering but to remove the obstacles or burdens that exclude others from participating in and enjoying the fundamental rights to which all human beings are entitled. 18. Solidarity among Governments and peoples has pivotal importance for the realization of the goals of the United Nations. 19. The principle of international solidarity is indispensable to meet the common challenges of humankind in the contemporary world, and requires States to act with common but differentiated responsibilities, taking into account their historical advantages and contributions to the challenges facing humanity. 20. In the light of the interdependence among people throughout the world, there is a need to establish new, equitable and global links of partnership and intra-generational solidarity for the perpetuation of humankind. 21. In an era of globalization, circumstances are often beyond the control of individual States. Collective efforts and international solidarity are the precondition to realize the common goals of mankind, such as: • Maintaining sustained international peace, and peace within States • Responses to regional conflicts • Sustainable development • Combating international terrorism and extremists • The eradication of poverty • Protecting the common environment and combating natural and man-made disasters • Responses to global economic and financial crises • Combating HIV/AIDS and other serious diseases • Responses to international emergencies V. Basic guidelines 22. 4 Basic guidelines could address: (a) National independence based on the right of peoples to self-determination; (b) The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of States; (c) Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States;