A/HRC/7/78 page 101 3. Requests the Special Rapporteur, in the discharge of his/her mandate: (a) To develop a regular dialogue and discuss areas of possible cooperation with Governments and all relevant actors concerning issues pertaining to his/her mandate, and to provide technical assistance or advisory services at the request of the concerned States; (b) To play a role of advocacy and to engage in the mobilization of political will with all relevant actors in States for the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance; (c) To coordinate, as appropriate, with other relevant bodies and mechanisms of the United Nations; (d) To integrate a gender perspective throughout the work of his/her mandate, highlighting women’s rights and reporting on women and racism; (e) To report regularly to the Council and the General Assembly; 4. Requests also the Special Rapporteur to continue his/her exchange of views and consultation, while avoiding unnecessary duplication, with the relevant mechanisms and treaty bodies within the United Nations system, in particular on the issues referred to in subparagraphs (c), (g) and (j) of paragraph 2 above, in order to further enhance their effectiveness and mutual cooperation; 5. Requests all Governments to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur in the discharge of his/her mandate, including by responding promptly to the Special Rapporteur’s communications, including urgent appeals, and by providing the information requested; 6. Urges all Governments to seriously consider responding promptly and favourably to the requests of the Special Rapporteur to visit their countries, including follow-up visits; 7. Requests the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide all the necessary human, technical and financial assistance to the Special Rapporteur for the effective fulfilment of his/her mandate. 42nd meeting 28 March 2008 Adopted without a vote. See chapter IX. 7/35. Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights The Human Rights Council, Guided by the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the relevant human rights instruments,