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,
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