13 May 2010

Commitments

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Mauritania's candidacy to the Human Rights Council reflects the will to pursue the objective of contributing to a better promotion and protection of human rights in the world. It aims at strengthen ing the momentum for interna tional cooperation between all countries and international mechanisms in charge of these questions. By becoming a member of the Council, Mauritania is committed o fulfill her international obliga tions and to carry out the mandate and the mission that the General Assembly has assigned to this important institution. In particu lar, Mauritania will make sure that she will : · Contribute to a better pro motion and protection of human rights in the world. Strengthen the momentum for international cooperation between all countries and international mechanisms in charge of these issues. Advocate for the Empower ment of Women. Favor the anchoring of a culture of human rights in the world. Promote bringing together cultures and peoples and rooting a culture of peace. Support the efforts of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as those of the mechanisms and procedures of the Human Rights Council and of the bodies of treaties.

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Endorsed by the African Union
 Conference of Heads of State'
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29 lanuary 2010- 2 February 2010

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