A/HRC/10/54 page 30 • Assistance of NHRIs under threat • Encouraging the provision of technical assistance • Fostering and promoting education and training opportunities to develop and reinforce the capacities of NHRIs 3. To undertake such other functions as are referred to it by its voting members. Principles: In fulfilling these functions, the ICC will work in ways that emphasize the following principles: • Fair, transparent, and credible accreditation processes • Timely information and guidance to NHRIs on engagement with the Human Rights Council, its mechanisms, and United Nations human rights treaty bodies • The dissemination of information and directives concerning the Human Rights Council, its mechanisms, and United Nations human rights treaty bodies to NHRIs • Mandated representation of NHRIs • Strong relationships with the OHCHR and the Regional Coordinating Committees that reflect the complementarity of roles • Flexibility, transparency and active participation in all processes • Inclusive decision-making processes based on consensus to the greatest extent possible • The maintenance of its independence and financial autonomy Art. 8 International Conference The ICC shall hold a biennial International Conference in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of International Conferences of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights adopted by NHRIs at their ICC meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland on 17 April 2002. SECTION 4: LIAISON WITH OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS AND NGOs Art. 9 The ICC may liaise with other human rights institutions including the International Ombudsman Institute and non-governmental organizations. The ICC may decide to grant such organizations observer status at any meetings or workshops of the ICC.