A/HRC/DEC/19/119 C. Follow-up 34. The task force suggests that, on the basis of the above, plans of action be prepared as soon as possible by relevant United Nations actors, comprising their potential financial implications to be considered for inclusion in the regular budget for the biennium 20142015. The task force could reconvene in January 2013 to review the implementation of accessibility measures and to consider the measures to be financed by the regular budget for the period 2014-2015. In addition, following consultations with States, the President of the Human Rights Council could seek the assistance of States and other stakeholders in providing financial, technical or in-kind contributions, as appropriate. 35. The task force suggests that the above-mentioned plans of action be drawn up in close cooperation with United Nations-wide efforts on accessibility, such as the United Nations Interdepartmental Task Force on Accessibility and the Inter-Agency Support Group on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. VI. Use of information technology A. Use of video-conferencing/messaging by non-resident State delegations, specialized agencies, other intergovernmental organizations, national human rights institutions compliant with the Paris Principles and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (1) General remarks 36. According to the provisions of paragraph 59 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 16/21, the Council is to explore the feasibility of the use of information technology, such as videoconferencing or video messaging, in order to enhance access and participation by non-resident State delegations, specialized agencies, other intergovernmental organizations and national human rights institutions consistent with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights annexed to General Assembly resolution 48/134 (the Paris Principles), as well as by non-governmental organizations in consultative status, bearing in mind the need to ensure full compliance of such participation with its rules of procedure and rules concerning accreditation. 37. While the task force recalled its clear preference for the direct interaction of the Human Rights Council with individuals physically present in Geneva, it nevertheless underlined the added value of videoconferencing and video messaging in enhancing participation and effective access to the Council by non-resident State delegations, specialized agencies, other intergovernmental organizations, and national human rights institutions and non-governmental organizations compliant with the Paris Principles and in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. 38. It was acknowledged that such technology may ease the financial burden on these entities, in particular for those from developing countries. 39. Taking into account the fact that not all stakeholders might have access to modern information technologies, the task force referred to the potential role of United Nations country teams, field offices of the Office of the High Commissioner and information centres of the Department of Public Information in facilitating the participation of the above-mentioned non-resident delegations and stakeholders in the work of the Human Rights Council, in particular for the provision of technical and logistical facilities. 40. It was emphasized that compliance with the rules of procedure of the Human Rights Council and rules concerning accreditation also had to be strictly enforced for remote participation. 9

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