A/HRC/21/66 (i) The promotion of ethical behaviour on the part of politicians, business enterprises and people generally to combat the scourge of corruption, which undermines development; (j) Striving for disarmament and the channelling of progressively freed-up resources towards economic and social development; (k) Recognition of the common interest of all nations in the exploration, conservation, use and exploitation, exclusively for peaceful purposes and in the interests of all mankind, of such areas of the environment as outer space and the seabed, the ocean floor and the subsoil thereof, beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter and relevant conventions; (l) The adoption of effective measures, at both the regional and international levels, to combat transnational crime and crimes against humanity, to bring to justice those responsible for such crimes and to provide victims, whether direct or indirect, with effective remedies. 25. Transnational corporations should play a vital role in exploiting the resources of developing countries in an honest manner, without plundering those countries. 26. Land grabbing by States and non-State actors should be stopped where the interests of the local population, especially small farmers, are disregarded. 27. Business enterprises have a major role to play in promoting international solidarity by not pursuing the objective of making profits at all costs. 28. Aid should not be granted with any conditionality, for example, where it is attached to an obligation to purchase expensive equipment from the donor country or to employ the services of highly-paid consultants. 29. Non-governmental organizations play a crucial role in promoting international solidarity by mobilizing public opinion and carrying out studies. 30. States should mobilize public opinion, at both the national and international levels, in support of the principles and objectives of international solidarity, mainly through education and human rights education. VII. Implementation measures and methods 31. Various measures and actions should be taken to promote the realization of the right to international solidarity. They include: • Adhering to the importance of international solidarity with political will and the commitment of all States and peoples • the fulfilment of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations in a true spirit of international solidarity and harmony • Abiding by the principles of justice, equity, peaceful coexistence, non-interference, self-determination, mutual respect, mutual trust and human solidarity in international relations • Upholding the principle of human solidarity towards victims of violations of international law, including violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and towards humanity at large • Making solidarity the central pillar of international cooperation with regard to international assistance, official development aid and other international cooperation 6

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