A/HRC/S-13/2 I. Resolution adopted by the Council at its thirteenth special session S-13/1. Support of the Human Rights Council for the recovery process in Haiti after the earthquake of 12 January 2010: a human rights approach The Human Rights Council, Expressing its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy and solidarity for all victims and their families, including all United Nations personnel, as well as for the Government and the people of Haiti, affected by the devastating earthquake of 12 January 2010, Reaffirming its previous outcomes on the situation of human rights in Haiti, in particular the President’s statements, PRST/6/1 of 28 September 2007 and PRST/9/1 of 24 September 2008, Concerned by the dire human and material losses and suffering sustained as a result of the earthquake, and by its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights in the affected country, Concerned also that the effects of the earthquake have further exacerbated existing challenges to the full enjoyment of all human rights in Haiti, and expressing concern at the medium- and long-term consequences of the disaster, including its social, economic and development aspects, Reiterating that the promotion and protection of all human rights — economic, civil, social, political and cultural rights, including the right to development — are indispensable elements for peace, stability and development, Acknowledging the extraordinary situation in Haiti, particularly in Port au Prince, Léogane and Jacmel, which requires an equally extraordinary response led by the Government of Haiti, in collaboration with the international community, Expressing its appreciation for the prompt response, solidarity and assistance provided by the United Nations system, through United Nations agencies, programmes and funds, and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, as well as by States Members of the United Nations, the international community, civil society, the private sector and individuals, Reiterating the need for the United Nations system to respond swiftly to the requests for assistance from the affected country and to ensure that the assistance provided is timely, adequate, effective and coherent and coordinated among all development actors, in particular the Government of Haiti, Underscoring the need for the long-term and sustainable support of the international community for the Government of Haiti to promote respect for human rights, the rule of law and good governance, Recalling the primary responsibility and competence of the Government of Haiti with regard to the promotion and protection of all human rights in the country, GE.10-13924 3