Video • for more on the role of the UN in preventing reprisals, see the video ‘ISHR’s analysis about the UN actions on reprisals’. The UN Human Rights system also has two Asian country-based Special Procedures, i.e. the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia and Myanmar. Although not based in the region, these engage with actors and make recommendations, including on HRDs in their respective countries. References For more information on these UN special procedures, see OHCHR’s webpages on: • The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar • The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Example: NHRI and UN collaborating for HRDs in Afghanistan The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) has worked with OHCHR, the UN Mission in the country (UNAMA) and other UN mechanisms to promote and protect the rights of human rights defenders (HRDs). “Following the publication of a special report, in February [2021], on the killing of HRDs, journalists and media workers, UNAMA and OHCHR initiated discussions with several embassies and international partners on a support and resettlement programme for at-risk HRDs and media workers seeking to leave the country”. Source: UN Human Rights Report 2021 Engaging with Regional and International Actors Toolkit 19