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14.
Re-emphasizes that acts, methods and practices of terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations are activities aimed at the destruction of human rights, fundamental freedoms
and democracy, threatening the territorial integrity and security of States and destabilizing
legitimately constituted Governments, and that the international community should take the
steps necessary to enhance cooperation to prevent and combat terrorism;
15.
Also re-emphasizes the need to promote a cooperative and constructive
approach to the promotion and protection of human rights, and to further enhance the role of
the Human Rights Council in promoting advisory services, technical assistance and capacitybuilding to support efforts to ensure the equal realization of all human rights and fundamental
freedoms, where appropriate;
16.
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 and the enhancement of international cooperation, in a manner
consistent with the purposes and principles set out in the Charter;
17.
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;
18.
Also emphasizes the need for a cooperative and constructive approach on the
part of all stakeholders to resolving human rights issues in international forums;
19.
Further emphasizes the role of international cooperation in support of national
efforts and in raising the capacities of States in the field of human rights through, inter alia,
the enhancement of their cooperation with human rights mechanisms, including through the
provision of technical assistance, upon the request of and in accordance with the priorities
set by the States concerned;
20.
Takes note of the annual update on the activities of the Board of Trustees of
the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights; 1
21.
Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights to seek to enhance dialogue with representatives from non-traditional donor countries
with a view to broadening the donor base and to replenishing the resources available to the
funds;
22.
Also requests the Office of the High Commissioner to make clear the process
by which States request assistance from the funds, and to process such requests in a timely
and transparent manner that adequately responds to the requesting States;
23.
Urges States to continue to support the funds;
24.
Calls upon States, specialized agencies and intergovernmental organizations
to continue to carry out a constructive and cooperative 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;
25.
Calls upon States to further advance initiatives aimed at enhancing
international cooperation in the field of human rights on issues of common interest and
concern, bearing in mind the need to promote a cooperative and constructive approach in this
regard;
26.
Urges States to take, upon request by affected Member States, the measures
necessary to enhance bilateral, regional and international cooperation aimed at addressing the
adverse impact of consecutive and compounded global crises, such as health crises, financial
and economic crises, food crises, climate change and natural disasters, and refugee and
internal displacement crises, on the full enjoyment of human rights;
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