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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;
14.
Takes note of the consolidated annual written update on the operations of the
Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance in the Implementation of the
Universal Periodic Review submitted to the Human Rights Council at its twenty-fourth
session;1
15.
Also takes note of the compilation prepared by the Office of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of the views of States and relevant
stakeholders on the contribution of the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical
Assistance,2 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 required financial support;
16.
Requests the Office of the High Commissioner to seek to enhance dialogue
with representatives from non-traditional donor countries with a view to broaden the donor
base and to replenish the resources available to both funds;
17.
Also requests the Office of the High Commissioner to make clear the process
by which States request assistance from both funds, and to process such requests in a timely
and transparent manner that adequately responds to the requesting States;
18.
Urges States to continue to support both funds;
19.
Calls upon States, specialized agencies and intergovernmental organizations
to continue to carry out a constructive and cooperative 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;
20.
Calls upon States to further advance initiatives aimed at enhancing
international cooperation in the field of human rights on issues of common interest and
concern, bearing in mind the need to promote a cooperative and constructive approach in
this regard;
21.
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;
22.
Requests all Member States and the United Nations system to foster
complementarities among North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation aiming at
the enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights;
23.
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;
24.
Recalls that, in its resolution 69/179, the General Assembly requested the
Secretary-General, in collaboration with the High Commissioner, to consult States and
intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations on ways and means, as well as
obstacles and challenges and proposals to overcome them, for the enhancement of
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A/HRC/24/56.
A/HRC/19/50.
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