CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 5 - REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND COOPERATION COMMITTEE REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND COOPERATION COMMITTEE A national institution shall, inter alia ... cooperate with the United Nations and any other organisation in the United Nations system, the regional institutions and the national institutions of other countries that are competent in the areas of the promotion and protection of human rights. Principles Relating to the Status and Functions of National Institutions for Protection and Promotion of Human Rights – The Paris Principles The Commission actively engaged international and regional human rights mechanisms, thereby eliciting wider recognition for its role and work in the promotion and protection of human rights. 1. THE INTERNATIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (ICC) NETWORK The Commission supported the ICC in achieving its strategic priorities in promoting and strengthening the role and work of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) at the domestic and international levels. It participated in key events of the ICC, in particular the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ICC (ICC24) held from 17-19 May in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICC24 showcased the significant progress made in implementing the ICC’s Strategic and Operation Plans for 2010-2011, resulting from active involvement and advocacy efforts in a wide range of activities and avenues. These cover: • Human rights and business and the role of NHRIs • NHRIs and the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) • NHRIs and the Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training • NHRI standing at the Commission on the Status of Women 89