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Emphasizing also that genuine dialogue and cooperation in the field of human rights
should be constructive and based on universality, indivisibility, non-selectivity, nonpoliticization, equality and mutual respect, with the aim of promoting mutual
understanding, expanding common ground and strengthening constructive cooperation,
including through capacity-building and technical cooperation,
Considering that international cooperation in the field of human rights, in
conformity with the purposes and principles set out in the Charter and international law and
based on the principles of cooperation and genuine dialogue, makes an effective and
practical contribution to preventing violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms
and strengthening the capacity of States to comply with their human rights obligations for
the benefit of all human beings,
Recognizing the importance of technical assistance and capacity-building provided
in consultation with, and with the consent of, the States concerned in promoting mutually
beneficial cooperation in the field of human rights,
Recognizing also the role of the universal periodic review in, inter alia, promoting
the universality, interdependence, indivisibility and interrelatedness of all human rights,
establishing a cooperative mechanism based on objective and reliable information and on
interactive dialogue, and ensuring universal coverage and equal treatment of all States in
contributing to the promotion and protection of human rights and mutually beneficial
cooperation,
Recognizing further that dialogue among religions, cultures and civilizations in the
field of human rights could contribute greatly to the enhancement of international
cooperation in this field,
Recognizing the importance of fostering international relations based on mutual
respect, fairness, justice and mutually beneficial cooperation, and of building a community
of shared future for human beings in which human rights are enjoyed by all,
1.
Calls upon all States to uphold multilateralism and to work together to
promote mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of human rights, and encourages other
stakeholders, including international and regional organizations and non-governmental
organizations, to contribute actively to this endeavour;
2.
Reiterates the important role of technical assistance and capacity-building in
promoting and protecting human rights, calls upon States to strengthen human rights
technical assistance and capacity-building through mutually beneficial cooperation, upon
the request of and in accordance with the priorities set by the States concerned, and
welcomes in this regard North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation;
3.
Emphasizes the importance of the universal periodic review as a mechanism
based on cooperation and constructive dialogue with the objective of, inter alia, improving
the situation of human rights on the ground and promoting the fulfilment of the human
rights obligations and commitments undertaken by States, and calls upon all States and
relevant stakeholders to participate constructively in it;
4.
Invites relevant United Nations human rights mechanisms and procedures to
continue to pay attention to the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation in promoting
and protecting all human rights;
5.
Requests the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee to conduct a study
on the role of technical assistance and capacity-building in fostering mutually beneficial
cooperation in promoting and protecting human rights, and to submit a report thereon to the
Human Rights Council before its forty-third session.
54th meeting
23 March 2018
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