A/HRC/RES/20/21 the environment is conducive to the free exchange of ideas and views and the conduct of elections; and requests the Independent Expert to report to the Human Rights Council at its twenty-fourth session on the situation of human rights and the implementation of technical cooperation in Somalia; 15. Urges the special procedures system and the thematic mandate holders to engage fully and coordinate with the Independent Expert; 16. Requests the Office of the High Commissioner to provide the Independent Expert with all the human, technical and financial assistance necessary to carry out his mandate; 17. Calls on all parties to ensure that the progress made at the London Conference on Somalia, held on 23 February 2012, is consolidated through effective action, and to redouble their efforts to support the people of Somalia in their search for a better future for their country; 18. Welcomes the outcomes of the second Istanbul Conference on Somalia, held on 1 and 2 June 2012, which, in particular, reiterated that respect for human rights must be at the heart of the peace process, and called on the Somali authorities to follow through with their commitment to uphold human rights and the rule of law and to put an end to the culture of violence and impunity; 19. Also welcomes the outcome of the meeting of the International Contact Group on Somalia organized by the Government of Italy in Rome on 2 and 3 July 2012; 20. Decides to remain seized of the matter. 33rd meeting 6 July 2012 [Adopted without a vote.] 4