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parties to the Convention, while recognizing that a significant number of States support
universal ratification;
4.
Takes note with appreciation of the reports of the Working Group,2 and
encourages States to give due consideration to the comments and recommendations contained
therein;
5.
Welcomes the important work undertaken by the Working Group to address all
situations of enforced disappearance;
6.
Encourages the Working Group to continue to explore issues regarding
enforced disappearances and to continue to submit reports to the Human Rights Council, in
accordance with its mandate;
7.
Welcomes the cooperation established between the Working Group and the
Committee on Enforced Disappearances, as well as with other relevant special procedures
and treaty bodies, within the framework of their respective mandates, and encourages them
to continue their cooperation in the future;
8.
Decides to extend the mandate of the Working Group on Enforced or
Involuntary Disappearances for a further period of three years, in conformity with the terms
set forth in Human Rights Council resolution 7/12;
9.
Calls upon States that have not provided substantive replies concerning claims
of enforced disappearances in their countries to do so, and to give due consideration to
relevant recommendations concerning this issue made by the Working Group in its reports;
10.
Encourages the Working Group, in accordance with its working methods, to
continue to provide the States concerned with relevant and detailed information concerning
allegations of enforced disappearances in order to facilitate a prompt and substantive
response to these communications without prejudice to the need for the States concerned to
cooperate with the Working Group;
11.
Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide the Working Group with
all financial and human resources necessary to enable it to carry out fully its mandate;
12.
Decides to continue its consideration of the question of enforced
disappearances in accordance with its programme of work.
36th meeting
6 October 2020
[Adopted without a vote.]
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A/HRC/45/13 and Adds.1–5.
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