A/HRC/44/25 from rules that are more unified, and a more systematic approach to the exchange of experiences and sharing of tools about effective interventions. In relation to the promotion of civic space, more needs to be done to ensure prompt and joined-up action at the country level. The same is true for the protection of civil society actors, where the need for stronger policies is particularly apparent. Policy consistency across the United Nations on all three “Ps” would make civil society engagement more effective and would improve the overall results of the organization’s work. 60. Recalling the call to action for human rights of the Secretary-General, it is essential for the United Nations to step up efforts under all three “Ps”: by increasing support to and empowering civil society, including human rights defenders, in particular women’s rights and environmental defenders and journalists; by expanding the space in which civil society operates through better laws and policies and improved protection mechanisms; and through a system-wide strategy for the United Nations on protecting civic space. Building on these efforts, all relevant bodies and agencies should develop their own policies and strategies on participation, promotion and protection of civil society actors in the contexts of their mandates, with mechanisms to monitor and measure progress. 61. Participation of diverse civil society actors in the formulation of the policies of regional and international organizations and in the planning and conduct of their operational activities is instrumental for achieving sustainable peace, development, and humanitarian and human rights objectives. Reaching out to groups whose voices may not be heard is crucial for leaving no one behind. Increasing the consistency of frameworks for participation, access to information and outreach to diverse civil society groups would also facilitate civil society engagement. 62. In relation to intergovernmental processes and bodies, States and international and regional organizations, in particular the United Nations, should: (a) Enable active, sustainable participation; inclusive, equal, effective, well-coordinated and (b) Ensure that criteria for accreditation to meetings and for granting observer or consultative status are clear, objective, non-discriminatory, and that registration procedures are easily accessible and understandable; (c) Review the practices and procedures of the Economic and Social Council Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations and for more transparent and inclusive rules for civil society participation in the Security Council, the high-level political forum on sustainable development, and in processes related to counterterrorism efforts; (d) Ensure that all open sessions of United Nations intergovernmental bodies and mechanisms facilitate effective civil society participation, including through increased webcasting and archiving and clear modalities for civil society input via videoconferencing or video statements. Whenever working methods and modalities are modified, the impact of these changes on civil society participation should be assessed to ensure that civil society is not disadvantaged or disproportionately affected. 63. Furthermore, international and regional organizations, in particular the United Nations, should: (a) formats; Make information available in multiple languages and in accessible (b) Use communication channels that are most relevant and convenient for the target audience; (c) Establish avenues for contesting restrictions on participation; (d) Proactively reach out to civil society actors at risk of exclusion, including those that defend the rights of women, children, young people, older persons, persons with disabilities, minorities, migrants, indigenous peoples, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals and groups, community-based and local civil society actors outside capital cities, and others at risk, including journalists, bloggers, peace and humanitarian workers, land activists and environmental defenders. 14