A/RES/56/156 recognize and promote respect for cultural diversity for the purpose of advancing the objectives of peace, development and universally accepted human rights; 13. Requests the Secretary-General, in the light of the present resolution, to prepare a report on human rights and cultural diversity, taking into account the views of Member States, relevant United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations, as well as the considerations in the present resolution regarding the recognition and importance of cultural diversity among all peoples and nations in the world, and to submit it to the General Assembly at its fifty-seventh session; 14. Decides to continue consideration of this question at its fifty-seventh session under the sub-item entitled “Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. 88th plenary meeting 19 December 2001 4