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Taking note of the adoption of resolution 1998/28 of 26 August 1998, entitled “Promotion of dialogue
on human rights issues”, by the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of
Minorities of the Commission on Human Rights at its fiftieth session,3
1. Welcomes the decision of the Commission to continue the consideration of this question at its fiftyfifth session;
2. Calls upon Member States, intergovernmental organizations and specialized agencies to continue
to carry out 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;
3. Invites States and all relevant United Nations human rights mechanisms and procedures to pay
continued attention to the importance of mutual cooperation, understanding and dialogue in ensuring the
promotion and protection of all human rights;
4.
Decides to continue its consideration of this question at its fifty-fourth session.
85th plenary meeting
9 December 1998
3
See E/CN.4/1999/4-E/CN.4/Sub.2/1998/45, chap. II, sect A.