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7. Emphasizes that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated and
that, as such, the international community must treat them globally in a fair and equal manner, on the
same footing and with the same emphasis;
8. Requests all human rights bodies within the United Nations system, as well as the special
rapporteurs and representatives, independent experts and working groups, to take duly into account the
contents of the present resolution in carrying out their mandates;
9. Expresses its conviction that an unbiased and fair approach to human rights issues contributes
to the promotion of international cooperation as well as to the effective promotion, protection and
realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
10. Stresses, in this context, the continuing need for impartial and objective information on the
political, economic and social situations and events in all countries;
11. Invites Member States to consider adopting, as appropriate, within the framework of their
respective legal systems and in accordance with their obligations under international law, especially the
Charter, and international human rights instruments, the measures that they may deem appropriate to
achieve further progress in international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for all human
rights and fundamental freedoms for all;
12. Requests the Commission on Human Rights to take duly into account the present resolution and
to consider further proposals for the strengthening of United Nations action in the field of human rights
through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and
objectivity;
13. Reiterates its request to the Secretary-General to consult Member States, intergovernmental
organizations and non-governmental organizations on ways and means for the strengthening of United
Nations action in the field of human rights, including the promotion of international cooperation and the
importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity, and to submit a comprehensive report on this
issue to the General Assembly at its fifty-third session;
14. Decides to consider this matter at its fifty-third session under the item entitled "Human rights
questions".
70th plenary meeting
12 December 1997