A/HRC/RES/16/21
J.
Use of information technology
59.
The Council shall explore the feasibility of the use of information technology, such
as videoconferencing or video messaging, in order to enhance access and participation by
non-resident State delegations, specialized agencies, other intergovernmental organizations
and national human rights institutions consistent with the principles relating to the status of
national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights annexed to General
Assembly resolution 48/134 (the Paris Principles), as well as by non-governmental
organizations in consultative status, bearing in mind the need to ensure full compliance of
such participation with its rules of procedure and rules concerning accreditation.
60.
The use of modern information technology, such as the electronic circulation of
copies, is encouraged in order to reduce the circulation of paper.
K.
Task force
61.
The Council decides to establish a task force to study the issues envisaged in
paragraphs 57, 58, 59 and 60 in consultation with Government representatives, the Office
of the High Commissioner and the United Nations Office at Geneva and all relevant
stakeholders, and to submit concrete recommendations to the Council at its nineteenth
session.
L.
Technical assistance trust fund
62.
The Council will consider modalities for the establishment of a technical assistance
trust fund to support the participation of least developed countries and small island
developing States in the work of the Council at its nineteenth session.
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