A/HRC/RES/39/7
address local needs and priorities related to the realization of human rights at the local
level,
Underlining that the promotion of a human rights culture within public services, and
public servants’ knowledge, training and awareness, play a vital role in promoting respect
for and the realization of human rights in society, and stressing the importance in this
regard of human rights education and training for public servants at the local government
level,
Underlining also that the expertise and knowledge of local government officials are
an important asset in the provision of public services and the promotion and protection of
human rights and fundamental freedoms at the local government level, and in the
implementation of the pledge in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no
one behind,
Recognizing that, despite improvements in several countries, in some instances local
stakeholders can face challenges in participating in local government programmes,
Noting relevant international and regional initiatives to promote human rights at the
local level, and the role of local governments in the implementation of such initiatives,
Reaffirming the crucial role that the national Government can play in promoting a
positive contribution by local government to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda with
regard to the promotion and protection of human rights,
1.
Takes note with appreciation of the summary report on the intersessional
panel on the role of local government in the promotion and protection of human rights; 1
2.
Encourages the interaction and exchange of knowledge between local
government and local stakeholders, including, inter alia, local civil society, in the
formulation and implementation of local government programmes, with the aim of
achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through the promotion of a human rights
culture within public services;
3.
Encourages local governments to ensure the participation of local
stakeholders in local government activities and in public affairs in efforts to promote and
protect human rights at the local level;
4.
Requests the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to
prepare a report, in consultation with all States and relevant intergovernmental
organizations, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, relevant special procedures
of the Human Rights Council, the Advisory Committee, the treaty bodies, national human
rights institutions, civil society, including non-governmental organizations, and local
governments, on effective methods to foster cooperation between local government and
local stakeholders for the effective promotion and protection of human rights at their level
through local government programmes, including raising awareness of the Sustainable
Development Goals, and to indicate the major challenges and best practices in this regard,
and to submit the report to the Council prior to its forty-second session;
5.
Decides to remain seized of the matter.
39th meeting
27 September 2018
[Adopted without a vote.]
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A/HRC/38/22.