18. Reaffirms that it is imperative that all States work to uphold and protect the
dignity of individuals and their fundamental freedoms, as well as democratic practices
and the rule of law, while countering terrorism;
19. Acknowledges with appreciation the reports of the Special Rapporteur on
the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism submitted to
the Council (A/HRC/6/17 and Corr.1, A/HRC/4/26 and E/CN.4/2006/98);
20. Also acknowledges with appreciation the reports of the High
Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental
freedoms while countering terrorism submitted to the Council (E/CN.4/2006/94 and
A/HRC/4/88) as well as the work to implement the mandate given to her by the
Commission on Human Rights in its resolution 2005/80 and the General Assembly in
its resolution 60/158, and requests the High Commissioner to continue her efforts in
this regard;
21. Calls upon international, regional and subregional organizations to
strengthen coordination and cooperation in promoting the protection of human rights
and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism;
22. Encourages States to make available to relevant national authorities the
“Digest of Jurisprudence of the United Nations and Regional Organizations on the
Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism” and to take into account its
content;
23. Acknowledges with appreciation the ongoing dialogue established in the
context of the fight against terrorism between the Security Council and its CounterTerrorism Committee and the relevant bodies for the promotion and protection of
human rights, and encourages the relevant human rights bodies including the High
Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and
protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism to
continue to develop and improve cooperation and dialogue with the Security Council
and its Counter-Terrorism Committee, including its Executive Directorate;
24. Also acknowledges with appreciation the cooperation between the Special
Rapporteur and all relevant procedures and mechanisms of the Council, United
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