A/HRC/20/9 the relationship between national human rights institutions and parliament is welcomed. States are encouraged to use the Belgrade Principles as guidelines to strengthen cooperation between NHRIs and parliaments for the promotion and protection of human rights at the national level. 96. The Paris Principles highlight the need for NHRIs to develop strong cooperation with civil society organizations. There is a need for open, participatory and pluralistic processes while establishing or strengthening NHRIs in compliance with the Paris Principles, as well as during the selection and appointment of members of NHRIs. 97. NHRIs are encouraged to continue engaging with all United Nations human rights mechanisms, in particular, the human rights treaty bodies, special procedures and the universal periodic review. NHRIs are encouraged to actively engage in the treaty body strengthening process with a view to strengthen the protection and promotion of human rights at the national level. NHRIs are also encouraged to actively follow up to the implementation of recommendations of treaty bodies, special procedures and the universal periodic review at the national level, and to promote the participation of NHRIs in the States parties’ reporting process. 98. The implementation of OHCHR-UNDP NHRI capacity-assessment project to review the effectiveness and efficiency of NHRIs in discharging their mandate is welcomed and should be continued. 16