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;
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