A/HRC/34/34 of benefit to their work and to the ability of field presences to preserve their engagement with Governments. The mandate holders also mentioned the importance of the full recognition of economic, social and cultural rights, the situation regarding trafficking in persons in conflict and post-conflict situations, discrimination against people of African descent and gender-based violence. 89. The representatives of field presences also expressed their appreciation for the work of special procedures and the positive cooperation with mandate holders. They highlighted the ability of mandate holders to fill gaps by drawing attention to underexposed human rights issues during their visits, something that had been done on several occasions and was highly valued, the need for thematic mandates to engage also with countries for which a country mandate exists, the importance of the engagement of mandate holders with regional mechanisms, the possibility of taking a regional approach more often in situations where there were similar human rights concerns in neighbouring countries, and the inclusion of updated information in reports, including in recommendations, on country visits and in statements made to the Human Rights Council. 5. Member States 90. The mandate holders exchanged views with representatives of more than 50 States Members of the United Nations. The representatives of Member States unanimously reiterated their support and appreciation for the work done by the special procedures and the Coordination Committee. Several representatives urged all States to cooperate fully with special procedures in a constructive way, including by extending and honouring standing invitations, and requested mandate holders in turn to provide clear information on their mandates and the specific proceedings well ahead of country visits. The representatives also welcomed and encouraged closer coordination among mandates with regard to the communications procedure and the planning of country visits. 91. Several representatives underlined the importance of the work of the special procedures as an early warning tool, and stressed the importance of follow-up to their recommendations. Appreciation was also expressed for the creation of the focal point on reprisals among Coordination Committee members. Two representatives specifically referred to the Code of Conduct, and requested mandate holders to abide strictly by it. Questions were asked with regard to the work of the special procedures on the Sustainable Development Goals, cooperation with the wider United Nations system, including New York-based entities, budget constraints and disparities in resource allocation, delays in reports submitted to the Human Rights Council and the possibility of making the statements of mandate holders, to be made during interactive dialogues, available 24 hours in advance. 92. The mandate holders expressed their gratitude for the interest shown in their work, and emphasized that the success of their work depended on every State’s openness and readiness to collaborate with their mandates and to follow up on their recommendations. In this regard, the mandate holders requested States to give practical meaning to the interdependence and indivisibility of all human rights, and to cooperate with all mandates on an equal footing. Several mandate holders highlighted the importance of a holistic approach in their work, and reassured States that coordination among mandate holders, in particular between country and thematic mandates, was actively being undertaken. The mandate holders also underlined the importance of disseminating information on their work to all stakeholders at both the international and national levels. 93. The mandate holders expressed concern at the continued low response rate of States to communications and questionnaires, and encouraged them to increase their engagement. Some mandate holders also referred to the lack of cooperation of States with regard to country visits, and urged them to extend invitations for visits. The issue of acts of intimidation and reprisal against those cooperating with mandate holders was also raised; 17