A/RES/56/266 contained in the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and as reflected in the report of the Conference,2 Emphasizing that, in the implementation of commitments undertaken under the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adequate resources at the national, regional and international levels are necessary and constitute an important element in the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Expressing its gratitude to the Government and people of South Africa for hosting the Conference, for the excellent arrangements, for the hospitality extended to all participants and for its vital leadership during the whole process of the Conference, Expressing its appreciation to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Secretary-General of the Conference and the members of the Secretariat for their endeavours in the preparation for and servicing of the Conference, Appreciating the active participation of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and youth, in the preparatory process and the Conference, and encouraging its involvement at the national, regional and international levels in the continuing fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Recognizing that, in the implementation of commitments undertaken under the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, the formulation and implementation of strategies, policies, programmes and actions should be carried out efficiently and promptly by States with the full involvement of civil society, including non-governmental organizations, Appreciating the input and participation of national human rights institutions in the preparatory process and the Conference, and encouraging their active involvement in the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, taking into consideration recommendations contained in the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, 1. Takes note of the report of the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance;2 Endorses the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action adopted on 2. 8 September 2001 by the Conference; 1 3. Expresses its satisfaction with the outcome of the Conference, which constitutes a solid foundation for further action and initiatives; Recognizes that the success of the Programme of Action will require 4. political will and adequate funding at the national, regional and international levels, and international cooperation; Requests the Secretary-General, in collaboration with the Office of the 5. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to ensure that the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action are made available as widely as possible among the competent organs and bodies of the United Nations and the specialized agencies in all the official languages of the United Nations; 6. Invites all relevant organs, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system to become involved in the follow-up to the Conference, and invites specialized agencies and related organizations of the United Nations system to _______________ 2 2 A/CONF.189/12.