UN General Assembly
2006

respond more promptly and effectively in situations where human rights come under threat. The Council needs to provide real leadership to restore trust in the United Nations as a guardian, defender and promoter of that universal value. However, the effectiveness of the Human Rights Council depends entirely on the political will and conduct of the Member States. We must work together to ensure that this new institution, in which we have placed such high hopes, truly serves the purpose for which it was created. During this session, we will face the difficult task of furthering the reform of the United Nations. We have to accept the fact that none of the United Nations Member States will be able to attain absolutely everything they desire from the reform process. At no point should any Members think of negotiations for these necessary reforms as a zero-sum game in which some will be losers and some winners. It is possible to arrive at solutions that constitute a win-win situation for everybody. It takes hard work and a lot of patience,