A/HRC/19/2 (b) To foster religious freedom and pluralism by promoting the ability of members of all religious communities to manifest their religion, and to contribute openly and on an equal footing to society; (c) To encourage the representation and meaningful participation of individuals, irrespective of their religion, in all sectors of society; (d) To make a strong effort to counter religious profiling, which is understood to be the invidious use of religion as a criterion in conducting questionings, searches and other law enforcement investigative procedures; 7. Encourages States to consider providing updates on efforts made in this regard as part of ongoing reporting to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; 8. Calls upon States to adopt measures and policies to promote full respect for and protection of places of worship and religious sites, cemeteries and shrines, and to take measures in cases where they are vulnerable to vandalism or destruction; 9. Calls for strengthened international efforts to foster a global dialogue for the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels, based on respect for human rights and diversity of religions and beliefs. 55th meeting 23 March 2012 [Adopted without a vote.] 19/26 Terms of reference for the Voluntary Technical Assistance Trust Fund to Support the Participation of Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States in the Work of the Human Rights Council The Human Rights Council, Recalling Human Rights Council resolution 16/21 of 25 March 2011 and the outcome of the review of the work and functioning of the Council annexed thereto, and in particular paragraph 62 thereof, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 65/281 of 17 June 2011 on the review of the Human Rights Council, 1. Decides to establish the Voluntary Technical Assistance Trust Fund to Support the Participation of Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States in the Work of the Human Rights Council; 2. Also decides that the Trust Fund will support activities designed to enhance the institutional and human capacity of least developed countries and small island developing States, to enable their delegations to participate more fully in the work of the Human Rights Council, upon their request, and to encourage their effective and informed participation in consultative and decision-making processes, including negotiation sessions; 3. Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to make arrangements for the operationalization of the Trust Fund; 4. Decides that the Trust Fund will be used to support the participation of least developed countries and small island developing States in the work of the Human Rights Council, by providing funding for: GE.13-14768 75

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