A/HRC/RES/36/21 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 6 October 2017 Original: English Human Rights Council Thirty-sixth session 11–29 September 2017 Agenda item 5 Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on 29 September 2017 36/21. Cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights The Human Rights Council, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 and Human Rights Council resolutions 5/1, on institution-building of the Council, and 5/2 on the Code of Conduct for Special Procedures Mandate Holders of the Human Rights Council, of 18 June 2007, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 65/281 of 17 June 2011, in which the Assembly adopted the text entitled “Outcome of the review of the work and functioning of the Human Rights Council”, and in particular paragraph 30 of the outcome document, in which the Human Rights Council strongly rejected any act of intimidation or reprisal against individuals and groups who cooperate or have cooperated with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights, and urged States to prevent and ensure adequate protection against such acts, Recalling further all previous Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions on this topic, Taking note with appreciation of the reports of the Secretary-General on this question, and in particular noting with concern the worsening incidence, severity and scope of cases of intimidation and reprisal against individuals and groups who seek to cooperate, cooperate or have cooperated with the United Nations, Reiterating that the promotion and protection of human rights should be based on the principles of cooperation and genuine dialogue, and be aimed at strengthening the capacity of Member States to comply with their human rights obligations for the benefit of all people, Welcoming the designation of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights by the Secretary-General as senior official to lead the efforts within the United Nations system GE.17-17543(E) 