CHAPTER 5 - REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND COOPERATION COMMITTEE Despite the challenges and risk of being downgraded, the re-accreditation process has been a worthwhile experience for the Commission in strengthening its resolve to promote and protect human rights. The Commission extends its appreciation to all stakeholders who supported its efforts and struggle to retain ‘A’ status. 2. ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ICC NETWORK At the 23rd Session of the ICC (ICC 23) held on from 23-25 March in Geneva, Switzerland, the Commission and three other human rights institutions (Jordan, New Zealand and India) were elected as members of the ICC Bureau, a committee that implements the decisions of ICC membership annual meetings. The four institutions that represent the Asia Pacific region are expected to monitor activities of the ICC, the Bureau and it subsidiary bodies as well as to promote the views of APF members in decision making at ICC Bureau meetings. The Commission attended two Bureau Meetings held on 22 March and 7 October in Geneva and Edinburgh respectively. Commission Secretary Mrs Hashimah Nik Jaafar delivered a presentation at the ICC 23, held on 25 March in Geneva 84