5.
Decides that the independent expert on minority issues shall guide the
work of the Forum and prepare its annual meetings, and invites him/her to include in
his/her report thematic recommendations of the Forum and recommendations for
future thematic subjects, for consideration by the Human Rights Council;
6.
Expresses its expectation that the Forum will contribute to the efforts
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to improve the
cooperation among United Nations mechanisms, bodies and specialized agencies,
funds and programmes on activities related to the promotion and protection of the
rights of persons belonging to minorities, including at regional level;
7.
Requests the High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide all the
necessary support to facilitate, in a transparent manner, the convening of the Forum
and the participation of relevant stakeholders from every region in its meetings, giving
particular attention to ensuring broadest possible and equitable participation,
including, in particular, the representation of women;
8.
Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Forum, within existing
resources of the United Nations, with all the services and facilities necessary to fulfill
its mandate;
9.
Decides to review the work of the Forum after four years.
[Adopted without a vote]
21st meeting
28 September 2007
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