Closing the gap in international human rights law: lessons from three regional human rights systems on legal standards and practices regarding violence against women 2015, para. 8
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In subsequent resolutions, the Human Rights Council has called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to convene workshops for the exchange of views on good practices; discuss the added value of and challenges for regional arrangements; and enhance cooperation between international and regional mechanisms, including through the establishment of focal points in the United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms, among others. Reports of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (A/HRC/15/56 and Corr.1), the High Commissioner (A/HRC/23/18 and A/HRC/28/31) and the Secretary-General (A/65/369) highlight a range of issues, including: the continued relevance of international standards for legislation and policies in the different regions; the creation of synergies among the international and regional mechanisms, including in the promotion of and follow-up to the recommendations of each system; and discussions on how to close the human rights protection gaps that currently exist.
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences