A/RES/67/83 Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe readiness of the Council of Europe to further share its experience in democracybuilding with interested countries on the basis of a demand-driven approach, Welcoming the increasingly close relations between the United Nations and the Council of Europe and the opening of the Permanent Delegation of the Council of Europe to the United Nations Office at Geneva and at Vienna, and commending the contribution of those delegations to the enhancement of cooperation and the achievement of greater synergy between the United Nations and the Council of Europe, Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General on cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe, 2 1. Reiterates its call for the reinforcement of cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe regarding the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the promotion of democracy and the rule of law, inter alia, the prevention of torture, the fight against terrorism and trafficking in human beings, the fight against racism, discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance, the promotion of religious freedom and the defence of religious minorities, the protection of the rights and dignity of all members of society, including children, the elderly, migrants and persons belonging to minorities, the promotion of gender equality and the promotion of human rights education; Confirms its recognition of the key role of the European Court of Human 2. Rights in ensuring effective human rights protection under the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms for the 800 million citizens in the 47 States members of the Council of Europe, and notes with interest the efforts to guarantee the long-term effectiveness of the Court system and to ensure the rapid and effective execution of Court judgments, as well as the ongoing work aiming at accession of the European Union to the Convention; Recognizes the important role of the Council of Europe in upholding the 3. rule of law and fighting impunity, including by strengthening the capacity of the national judiciaries of its member States to carry out their work consistent with the relevant international obligations of the member States in particular, and where applicable, those defined in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court; 3 4. Also recognizes the role of the revised European Social Charter and of the European Committee of Social Rights in protecting economic and social rights, notes the complementarities of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 4 and the Council of Europe Disability Action Plan 2006–2015, and confirms its support for cooperation between the two organizations with respect to the eradication of poverty, the protection and promotion of the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, the fight against maternal and child mortality, encouraging the integration of migrants and refugees, strengthening social cohesion and ensuring the protection of economic, social and cultural rights for all; Encourages further cooperation between the United Nations, including 5. the Human Rights Council and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human _______________ 2 A/67/280-S/2012/614, sect. II. United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 2187, No. 38544. 4 Ibid., vol. 2515, No. 44910. 3 2/6