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6.
Decides to convene a group to be presided over by the Special Rapporteur on the
situation of human rights in the Sudan, composed of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General for children and armed conflict, the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial,
summary or arbitrary executions, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the
situation of human rights defenders, the Representative of the Secretary-General on human rights
of internally displaced persons, the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture and the Special
Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences;
7.
Requests this group to work with the Government of the Sudan, the appropriate
human rights mechanisms of the African Union and to closely consult with the Chairman of the
Darfur-Darfur Dialogue and Consultation (DDDC) to ensure the effective follow-up and to
foster the implementation of resolutions and recommendations on Darfur, as adopted by the
Human Rights Council, the Commission on Human Rights and other United Nations human
rights institutions as well as to promote the implementation of relevant recommendations of
other United Nations human rights mechanisms, taking into account the needs of the Sudan in
this regard, to safeguard the consistency of these recommendations and to contribute to
monitoring the human rights situation on the ground;
8.
Calls upon the Government of the Sudan to fully cooperate with the group;
9.
Requests the group to report to the Council at its fifth session;
10. Decides to take a decision at its fifth session of any follow-up action that might
be required.
31st meeting
30 March 2007
[Adopted without a vote. See chap. III.]
4/9. Combating defamation of religions
The Human Rights Council,
Recalling the Outcome Document of the World Summit 2005 adopted in resolution 60/1 of
24 October 2005 which emphasized the responsibilities of all States, in conformity with the
Charter of the United Nations, to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without
distinction of any kind as to race, colour, sex, language or religion, political or other opinion,
national or social origin, property, birth or other status, and which acknowledged the importance
of respect and understanding for religious and cultural diversity throughout the world,
Recalling also the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in
September 2001 by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia
and Related Intolerance (A/CONF.189/12 and Corr.1),
Recognizing the valuable contributions of all religions to modern civilization and the
contribution that dialogue among civilizations can make to an improved awareness and
understanding of the common values shared by all humankind,
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