A/HRC/10/24 page 13 synergies in the work of the respective organizations. Participants, in particular new mandate-holders, were encouraged to strategize their interaction in this field. Participants asked for continued Secretariat support to develop and facilitate cooperation. 42. Participants shared their experiences, including an expert meeting organized at OAS headquarters, to work on a draft inter-American convention against racism and all forms of discrimination and intolerance. They also discussed developments in the Asia-Pacific region, and it was suggested that cooperation with political and economic regional organizations and United Nations offices be fostered in the absence of a full-fledged Asian human rights mechanism. It was suggested their cooperation with regional organizations should be strengthened to follow-up on reports and findings of special procedures mandate-holders. 43. A representative of the Council of Europe reiterated the Council’s satisfaction at the ongoing cooperation with the United Nations on human rights, particularly regarding gender equality, the fight against racism and xenophobia, minority rights and torture. She stated that the Council planned to publish a yearbook on human rights with summaries of conclusions and recommendations of European monitoring bodies. The document would provide information on the situation of all 47 States members of the Council of Europe and would be a useful tool for special procedures, also in the context of the universal periodic review. She noted that issues of migration were of concern to the Council, which was considering the preparation of a new convention on naturalization, particularly with a view to facilitating the naturalization of migrant children. E. Cooperation with the United Nations system: engagement with United Nations country teams and United Nations agencies, programmes and funds 44. The Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Vernor Muñoz Villalobos, introduced the discussion on cooperation with the United Nations system, including United Nations country teams, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes. He emphasized the importance of country teams for special procedures’ country missions and the implementation of recommendations. 45. In the ensuing discussion, participants shared their insights on good practices, how to improve cooperation, and challenges during country missions. Participants made some concrete proposals in order to enhance and capitalize on this cooperation. The Secretariat also informed participants on the discussion held by the Policy Committee of the Secretary-General on 20 May 2008, which reaffirmed the centrality of human rights in the development work of the United Nations. The Policy Committee stressed the universality of human rights and the important role of senior officials, including Resident Coordinators, in mainstreaming human rights at the country level. 46. A representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) described his positive experience with special procedures, particularly in relation to the right to education, the fight against racism, minority rights, poverty reduction strategies and migrant workers’ rights. He also reaffirmed the willingness of UNESCO to assist and cooperate with special procedures.