A/HRC/38/40 7. The resolutions establishing and governing the mandate show that it was created for the following purposes: (a) To study the issue of human rights and international solidarity and prepare a draft declaration on the right of peoples and individuals to international solidarity;2 (b) To seek views and contributions from Governments, United Nations agencies, other relevant organizations and non-governmental organizations in the discharge of the mandate, and to take into account the outcomes of all major United Nations and other global summits and ministerial meetings in the economic, social and climate fields; 3 (c) To promote the realization of the right of peoples and individuals to international solidarity, including through the further development of guidelines, standards, norms and principles enhancing the enjoyment of this fundamental right; the adoption of measures at the regional and international levels to promote and consolidate international assistance to developing countries in their endeavours in development; and the promotion of conditions that make the full realization of all human rights possible; 4 (d) To examine ways and means of overcoming existing and emerging obstacles to the realization of the right of peoples and individuals to international solidarity;5 (e) To make recommendations on possible steps to be taken with a view to attaining progressively the full realization of the right of peoples and individuals to international solidarity, and to make suggestions designed to address the increasing challenges of international cooperation;6 (f) To work in close cooperation with all States, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and other relevant actors representing the broadest possible range of interests and experiences, within their respective mandates, to mainstream fully the effective realization of the right of peoples and individuals to international solidarity in the activities of the United Nations;7 (g) To continue participating in and contributing to relevant international conferences and events with the aim of promoting the realization of the right of peoples and individuals to international solidarity;8 (h) To continue to participate in relevant international forums and major events with a view to promoting the importance of international solidarity in the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially those goals relating to economic, social and climate issues;9 (i) To report regularly to the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly in accordance with their respective programmes of work. 10 III. A brief history of the mandate 8. Since its establishment in 2005, the mandate of the Independent Expert has promoted human rights and international solidarity around the world, contributed to the global dialogue around international cooperation and international solidarity, and conducted several country visits with a view to exploring the ways in which international solidarity 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/55, para. 7. Ibid., para. 8; and Human Rights Council resolutions 7/5, para. 1 (b); and 35/3, para. 13. Human Rights Council resolutions 7/5, para. 1 (a); and 17/6, para. 1 (a). Human Rights Council resolutions 7/5, para. 1 (c); and 17/6, para. 1 (c). Human Rights Council resolutions 7/5, para. 1 (d); and 17/6, para. 1 (d). Human Rights Council resolutions 7/5, para. 1 (e); and 17/6, para. 1 (e). Human Rights Council resolutions 7/5, para. 1 (f); and 17/6, para. 1 (f). Human Rights Council resolutions 26/6, para. 9; and 35/3, para. 11. Human Rights Council resolutions 26/6, para. 13; and 35/3, para. 14.