A/HRC/RES/18/23
Recognizing therefore the need to reflect on the value of relevant principles
enshrined in the Olympic Charter and on the value of good sporting example in achieving
the universal respect for and realization of all human rights,
1.
Decides to convene, within existing resources, at its nineteenth session, a
high-level interactive panel discussion to highlight, examine and suggest ways in which
sport and major sporting events, in particular the Olympic and Paralympic Games, can be
used to promote awareness and understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights and the application of the principles enshrined therein;
2.
Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights to liaise with relevant special procedures, States and other stakeholders, including
relevant United Nations bodies and agencies, with a view to ensuring their participation in
the above-mentioned panel discussion;
3.
Also requests the Office of the High Commissioner to prepare a report on the
outcome of the panel discussion in the form of a summary.
37th meeting
30 September 2011
[Adopted without a vote.]
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