A/HRC/18/2 Recognizing the need to observe, within the framework of the Charter, the Olympic Truce, individually and collectively, throughout the period beginning with the start of the Games of the XXX Olympiad and ending with the closing of the XIV Paralympic Games, Welcoming the hosting of the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in the cities of London and Rio de Janeiro, respectively, the hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, and stressing the opportunity to make use of these events to promote awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights among those watching and participating and of how the principles of the Olympic Charter, aimed at, inter alia, nondiscrimination, equality, inclusion, respect and mutual understanding, relate to the Declaration and can translate into all aspects of society, Recognizing therefore the need to reflect on the value of relevant principles enshrined in the Olympic Charter and on the value of good sporting example in achieving the universal respect for and realization of all human rights, 1. Decides to convene, within existing resources, at its nineteenth session, a high-level interactive panel discussion to highlight, examine and suggest ways in which sport and major sporting events, in particular the Olympic and Paralympic Games, can be used to promote awareness and understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the application of the principles enshrined therein; 2. Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to liaise with relevant special procedures, States and other stakeholders, including relevant United Nations bodies and agencies, with a view to ensuring their participation in the above-mentioned panel discussion; 3. Also requests the Office of the High Commissioner to prepare a report on the outcome of the panel discussion in the form of a summary. 37th meeting 30 September 2011 [Adopted without a vote.] 18/24 Advisory services and technical assistance for Burundi The Human Rights Council, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights treaties, Reaffirming that all Member States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, as stated in the Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments, Recalling General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006, Bearing in mind Commission on Human Rights resolution 2004/82 of 21 April 2004 and Human Rights Council resolutions 6/5 of 29 September 2007, 9/19 of 24 September 2008 and 16/34 of 25 March 2011, 1. Commends the efforts of the Government of Burundi to promote and protect human rights; GE.12-17756 59