A/HRC/7/58 page 9 the Special Rapporteur on housing, paying particular attention to the implications for the communities that would be affected or displaced as a result of the project. Additionally, the Special Rapporteur continued to focus his correspondence with Governments on the situation of specific communities regarding the enjoyment of these rights, with special emphasis on the situation of indigenous lands and natural resources. 26. The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Martin Scheinin, devoted his annual report to the main thematic issue of economic, social and cultural rights in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/6/17). In the report, he referred to the normative framework and provided information on the work done to date by the treaty bodies, special procedures and other United Nations entities, such as the International Court of Justice, as well as regional human rights mechanisms. Through thematic and country-specific examples, the Special Rapporteur illustrated the negative impact that counter-terrorism measures could have on the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights and offered recommendations for the promotion of those rights in addressing and countering the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and in formulating long-term sustainable strategies. The Special Rapporteur also conducted a mission to Israel from 3 to 10 July 2007, and visited the Occupied Palestinian Territory (A/HRC/6/17/Add.4). In his report, key concerns regarding the situation in Gaza and the construction of a barrier in the West Bank were examined. Particularly, in relation to the barrier, the Special Rapporteur critically examined its legality and its impact on the Palestinian people and its effect on economic, social and cultural rights. IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FOR THE PROMOTION AND REALIZATION OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS 27. The High Commissioner’s Plan of Action and the Strategic Management Plan for the period 2006-2007 identified a strengthened OHCHR thematic expertise in economic, social and cultural rights as a key priority. In 2007, the Office increased its work to promote and protect economic, social and cultural rights through a wide range of activities at the country, regional and headquarters levels. Critical situations such as evictions, forced displacement, land restitution, denial of access to health and education services and facilities and poor working conditions have increasingly been brought to the Office’s attention as a result of action by States, non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies, academic institutions and other relevant stakeholders. 28. In helping to close implementation gaps, OHCHR prioritized five main areas: (a) greater country engagement and presences at the field level, including technical cooperation, training and capacity-building; (b) an enhanced human rights leadership role for the High Commissioner; (c) closer partnerships with civil society and United Nations agencies; (d) more synergy in relations between OHCHR and the United Nations human rights bodies; and (e) strengthened management and planning for the Office. The sections below describe some of the activities carried out in these areas.