A/HRC/15/44 12. Ms. Kang made clear that the Council review in 2011 was an opportunity for special procedures to suggest ways to strengthen that body. She suggested constructive engagement through concrete and practical proposals in relation to issues such as the role of special procedures in early warning, and in rapid response to urgent situations and cases of grave human rights violations, and emphasized the enhancement of interactive dialogues and follow-up by the Council to the work of the special procedures. She highlighted the synergies between the universal periodic review and the special procedures, with the outcome of the universal periodic review being an additional entry point for mandates to engage in dialogue at the national level. Special procedures could also suggest ways of enhancing the universal periodic review. As regards linkages with the human rights treaty bodies, the Deputy High Commissioner mentioned opportunities for further systematization of cooperation with, and the need to effectively follow up on the results of all the mechanisms through, other United Nations entities, OHCHR field offices and stakeholders. Ms. Kang commended the Coordination Committee for its work, including with regard to harmonized working methods and the challenges experienced by special procedures mandate holders. She also noted that she looked forward to the proposals of mandate holders relating to enhancing cooperation, dialogue and effectiveness in working methods and relations of mandate holders and the Office. OHCHR would work with the Coordination Committee on required follow-up. 13. Mandate holders expressed appreciation for the support that the Office provided to the special procedures and emphasized the importance of action with OHCHR on issues relating to the independence of mandate holders, cooperation by States, and follow-up on their work. The limited resources available negatively impacted on the capacity of mandates to enhance follow-up, conduct country visits and undertake other activities, including in relation to individual communications. The need to ensure adequate resources and their allocation in a transparent and equitable manner, and to involve mandate holders in that process, was underlined. Participants indicated the need to further enhance the transfer of knowledge to new mandate holders. A working group guided by the Coordination Committee Chair was established to identify issues of concern and suggested actions, including in respect of the relationship of mandate holders and OHCHR. V. The Human Rights Council and the special procedures system A. Exchange of views with the former President of the Human Rights Council 14. Mr. Alex van Meeuwen, Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations Office at Geneva and former President of the Human Rights Council, highlighted the increased participation of special procedures in the work of the Council in panel discussions and special sessions, but suggested that it could be further enhanced through a more active contribution to the universal periodic review. He also stressed the importance of the proactive participation of mandate holders in the review of the Human Rights Council. The review provided an opportunity for mandate holders and others to reflect on the forms of cooperation of the Council with the special procedures, as well as the tools that needed to be strengthened or created to better communicate with States. He mentioned the need to continue engaging in a constructive dialogue with States, while safeguarding mandates and their independence. 15. Participants thanked Mr. Van Meeuwen for the support he gave to the special procedures during his presidency. They raised concerns with regard to States’ allegations of 6