A/HRC/RES/16/22 in international law, should make an effective and practical contribution to the urgent task of preventing violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms; 7. Reaffirms that the promotion, protection and full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms should be guided by the principles of universality, nonselectivity, objectivity and transparency, in a manner consistent with the purposes and principles set out in the Charter; 8. Emphasizes the role of international cooperation in support of national efforts and in raising the capacities of States in the field of human rights through, inter alia, the enhancement of their cooperation with human rights mechanisms, including through the provision of technical assistance, upon the request of and in accordance with the priorities set by the States concerned; 9. Takes note of the information provided orally by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the progress achieved in operationalizing the Universal Periodic Review Voluntary Trust Fund and the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance, and requests the Office to provide the Council with a written update on the operations of both funds and the resources available to them; 10. Requests the Office of the High Commissioner to seek the views of States and relevant stakeholders on the contribution of the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance, in particular with regard to its sustainability and accessibility, to the implementation of recommendations accepted by States as part of their universal periodic review that require financial support, and also requests the Office to provide the Council with a compilation of those views at its nineteenth session; 11. Urges States to continue to support the Universal Periodic Review Voluntary Fund and the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance; 12. Calls upon States, specialized agencies and intergovernmental organizations to continue to carry out a constructive dialogue and consultations for the enhancement of understanding and the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, and encourages non-governmental organizations to contribute actively to this endeavour; 13. Urges States to take the measures necessary to enhance bilateral, regional and international cooperation aimed at addressing the adverse impact of consecutive and compounded global crises, such as financial and economic crises, food crises, climate change and natural disasters, on the full enjoyment of human rights; 14. Invites States and relevant United Nations human rights mechanisms and procedures to continue to pay attention to the importance of mutual cooperation, understanding and dialogue in ensuring the promotion and protection of all human rights; 15. Takes note of the discussions held in the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee in fulfilment of the mandate given to the Committee to explore ways and means to enhance international cooperation in the field of human rights, in accordance with Council resolution 13/23 of 26 March 2010; 16. Decides to continue its consideration of the matter in 2012, in accordance with its annual programme of work. 47th meeting 25 March 2011 [Adopted without a vote.] 3