A/RES/56/173 (e) To request the international community to extend support to the human rights field office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular to enable it: (i) To expand its participation in technical cooperation programmes, advisory services and activities to increase awareness of human rights, in particular by supporting the efforts made by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to strengthen the judicial system; (ii) To increase its support to non-governmental organizations defending human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, continue and develop cooperation with them and facilitate the activities of the joint mission, particularly through financial support. 88th plenary meeting 19 December 2001 8