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responsible for the preparation of a summary of the discussion of the Forum, to be made
available to all participants of the Forum;
10.
Decides that the Independent Expert shall continue to guide the work of the
Forum and prepare its annual meetings, and invites him/her to report on the thematic
recommendations of the Forum and make recommendations for future thematic subjects,
for consideration by the Human Rights Council;
11.
Requests the High Commissioner to provide all the necessary support to
facilitate, in a transparent manner, the convening of the Forum and the participation of
relevant stakeholders from every region in its meetings, giving particular attention to
ensuring the broadest possible and equitable participation, including, in particular, the
representation of women;
12.
Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Forum, from within existing
resources of the United Nations, with all the services and facilities necessary to fulfil its
mandate;
13.
Invites the High Commissioner to continue to seek voluntary contributions to
the Forum to facilitate participation, in particular of those coming from developing
countries, and in doing so to pay particular attention to ensuring the participation of young
people and women;
14.
Decides to continue consideration of this important matter at a future session
in conformity with its annual programme of work.
54th meeting
23 March 2012
[Adopted without a vote.]
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The Social Forum
The Human Rights Council,
Recalling all previous resolutions and decisions adopted on the Social Forum by the
Commission on Human Rights and its Subcommission on the Promotion and Protection of
Human Rights, as well as by the Economic and Social Council,
Recalling also Human Rights Council resolutions 5/1 of 18 June 2007, 6/13 of 28
September 2007, 10/4 of 25 March 2009, 10/29 of 27 March 2009, 13/17 of 25 March 2010
and 16/26 of 25 March 2011,
Bearing in mind that the reduction of poverty and the elimination of extreme poverty
remain an ethical and moral imperative of humankind, based on the respect for human
dignity,
Reaffirming the unique nature within the United Nations of the Social Forum, which
makes possible a dialogue and an exchange between the representatives of Member States
and civil society, including grass-roots organizations and intergovernmental organizations,
and stressing that the current reform of the United Nations should take into account the
contribution of the Forum as a vital space for open and fruitful dialogue on issues linked
with the national and international environment needed for the promotion of the enjoyment
of all human rights by all,
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