A/HRC/15/56 understanding of the two systems and also to encourage them to incorporate international human rights standards in their decisions. 11. Coordination with sub-regional mechanisms (such as the existing and emerging mechanisms of South America) should be established to contribute to the work already undertaken by the regional mechanism itself. 12. It is important to strengthen the role of both systems in the elaboration and implementation of national human rights action plans. Washington DC, 8 and 9 December 2009 27