A/HRC/14/33 29. The independent expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights, Cephas Lumina, undertook a country mission to Norway and Ecuador to examine the issue of illegitimate debt. The independent expert participated in the 2009 Social Forum in Geneva where he spoke on the impact of the global economic and financial crisis on efforts to combat poverty. 30. The independent expert on human rights and international solidarity presented his report to the Human Rights Council in September 2009. This report underscored that international solidarity is a principle of international law, and a precondition to human dignity and rights, particularly against the backdrop of the current global crises and climate change. The report discussed collective and shared responsibilities, inter- and intragenerational equity and common but differentiated responsibilities in the context of sustainable development. It also made explicit reference to general comments by the Committees on Economic, Social and Cultural and on the Rights of the Child on obligations not only to implement within the jurisdiction of ratifying States, but also to contribute, though international cooperation, to global implementation. IV. Activities of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 31. During 2009, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights conducted an office-wide consultation to elaborate the High Commissioner’s Plan of Action and the Strategic Management Plan for the period 2010–2011. As a result, six thematic priorities and strategies were identified: countering discrimination; combating impunity and strengthening accountability, the rule of law and democratic society; pursuing economic, social and cultural rights and combating inequalities and poverty; protecting human rights in the context of migration; protecting human rights in situations of armed conflict, violence and insecurity; and strengthening human rights mechanisms and the progressive development of international human rights law. While one of the thematic priorities is directly focused on economic, social and cultural rights, the Strategic Management Plan makes it clear that these rights make an integral part of all six priorities. 32. In 2009, the Office continued to work for the promotion and protection of economic, social and cultural rights through a wide range of activities at the country, regional and headquarters levels. The work of OHCHR on economic, social and cultural rights was guided by the following priorities: greater country engagement to ensure that international human rights standards are implemented on the ground, an enhanced leadership role for the High Commissioner, closer partnerships with civil society and United Nations agencies, and greater synergy with the United Nations human rights bodies. 33. The sections below illustrate some of the activities implemented by the Office in the field of economic, social and cultural rights through the lens of these priorities. These do not aim at offering an exhaustive overview of the work of OHCHR on economic, social and cultural rights, but rather at providing some examples of the action taken at country, regional and headquarters levels. A. Greater country engagement 34. In 2009, OHCHR continued to strengthen its country engagement efforts through monitoring activities, research on specific issues, technical cooperation and assistance, collaboration with various stakeholders, as well as increased deployment of human rights staff to countries, regional offices and peace missions. 8 GE.10-12597