A/RES/55/109 Recalling the adoption of resolution 1999/25 of 26 August 1999, entitled “Promotion of dialogue on human rights issues”, by the Subcommission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights at its fifty-first session, 3 and noting its consideration of the question of a dialogue among civilizations at its fifty-second session, 1. Reaffirms that it is one of the purposes of the United Nations and the responsibility of all Member States to promote, protect and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms through, inter alia, international cooperation; 2. Considers that international cooperation in this field, in conformity with the purposes and principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations and international law, should make an effective and practical contribution to the urgent task of preventing violations of human rights and of fundamental freedoms for all; 3. Reaffirms that the promotion, protection and full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms should be guided by the principles of universality, non-selectivity, objectivity and transparency, in a manner consistent with the purposes and principles set out in the Charter; 4. Calls upon Member States, specialized agencies and intergovernmental organizations to continue to carry out a constructive dialogue and consultations for the enhancement of understanding and the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, and encourages non-governmental organizations to contribute actively to this endeavour; 5. Invites States and relevant United Nations human rights mechanisms and procedures to continue to pay attention to the importance of mutual cooperation, understanding and dialogue in ensuring the promotion and protection of all human rights; 6. session. Decides to continue its consideration of this question at its fifty-sixth 81st plenary meeting 4 December 2000 3 2 See E/CN.4/2000/2-E/CN.4/Sub.2/1999/54, chap. II, sect. A.