CHAPTER 5 - REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND COOPERATION COMMITTEE Given the important role of the NHRI in monitoring the implementation of UPR recommendations by Government agencies, the Commission carried out this role with the assistance of an Inter-Working Group Committee that it established. On 20 December, the Commission held a Consultation Meeting on UPR Follow Up with the relevant Government agencies to obtain feedback on the status of implementation of the recommendations. The Commission was updated by 11 relevant agencies on their efforts and plans to implement the UPR outcomes, particularly in relation to some proposed policies and legislative changes. The Commission also learnt of the challenges faced by the Government in implementing all the recommendations it had accepted within the specific time frame. The Commission is ready to assist the Government to explore effective ways to prioritise and implement the recommendations towards upholding human rights standards on the ground. The Commission will post updates on the UPR Follow Up on its website for public information. Consultation Meeting on the Follow Up to the UPR Recommendations held on 20 December at the Commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur Recognising that the UPR is a new mechanism introduced by the HRC and that its core function is not well understood by the general public, the Commission produced a booklet to raise awareness of the importance of this mechanism in improving human rights standards. The booklet contains information on the UPR process, the Government’s commitments and the role of various stakeholders in ensuring the fulfilment of these commitments. The Commission also hopes to utilise the booklet for its future activities such as training workshops, road shows and other events. 87