A/HRC/RES/43/21 Emphasizing the responsibility of all States, in conformity with the Charter, to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction of any kind, Recognizing the importance of ensuring universality, objectivity and non-selectivity in the consideration of human rights issues, and the elimination of double standards and politicization, Reaffirming that each State has the inalienable right to choose freely and develop, in accordance with the sovereign will of its people, its own political, social, economic and cultural systems, without interference from any other State or non-State actor, in strict conformity with the Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international instruments, Reaffirming also that the work of the Human Rights Council shall be guided by the principles of universality, impartiality, objectivity and non-selectivity, constructive international dialogue and cooperation, with a view to enhancing the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development, Emphasizing the need for a cooperative and constructive approach on the part of all stakeholders to resolving human rights issues in international forums, to contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights, Recognizing the importance of presenting best practices, positive outcomes and experience in the field of human rights, in particular its role in promoting mutual learning and mutual understanding, enhancing dialogue and assisting the promotion of technical cooperation among States, 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, Emphasizing 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, 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, Reiterating the need to further enhance the role of the Human Rights Council in promoting technical assistance and capacity-building, including by exploring the avenues for States to introduce their achievements and good practices in the field of human rights, to share concrete experiences and expertise in promoting and protecting human rights, and to voluntarily pledge their contributions and commitments, Recognizing 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 also 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 further 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, 2

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