A/HRC/33/33 92. Member States should ensure that national human rights institutions are provided with adequate human and financial resources and operate with the necessary independence, and that they have the capacity to freely propose and manage their own budgets and recruit their own staff members. 93. Member States should ensure the formalization of a clear, transparent and participatory selection and appointment process for members and staff of national human rights institutions. 94. Members and staff of national human rights institutions should enjoy immunity while discharging their functions in good faith in their official capacity. Member States are urged to take measures to protect members and staff of national human rights institutions against threats and harassment. Any alleged reprisal or intimidation against members and staff of institutions, or against individuals who cooperate or seek to cooperate with them, should be promptly and thoroughly investigated, and perpetrators brought to justice. 95. Member States are encouraged to act upon and implement recommendations of national human rights institutions. 96. Member States should continue to provide financial contributions to OHCHR for the latter to sustain high-quality support for the establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions and to provide secretariat support to the Global Alliance and its Sub-Committee on Accreditation. B. Recommendations to national human rights institutions 97. National human rights institutions should seek regular and constructive cooperation with relevant State bodies to promote the inclusion of human rights issues in legislation, policies and programmes. 98. National human rights institutions should develop, formalize and maintain cooperation with civil society organizations, and strengthen their capacity to participate meaningfully in the promotion and protection of human rights. 99. In accordance with the Paris Principles, national human rights institutions working in conflict situations or crises are encouraged to be vigilant and proactive in protecting the rights of persons affected. 100. National human rights institutions are encouraged to continue their work towards implementing, in cooperation with key partners, the Merida declaration on the role of national human rights institutions in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted at the Twelfth International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions. 101. National human rights institutions are encouraged to continue to develop and advocate for the development of protective measures and mechanisms for human rights defenders, and to disseminate information thereon. 102. In accordance with the Paris Principles, national human rights institutions are encouraged to continue to engage with the international human rights mechanisms, and to promote the implementation of their recommendations. 103. National human rights institutions are encouraged to continue to advocate for their independent participation in relevant United Nations mechanisms and processes, including the 2030 Agenda. 14 GE.16-11355