A/HRC/19/50 “facilitator” of VFFTA but it should refrain from any attempt at identifying areas where requesting States should prioritize the allocation of funds. 26. Uganda stated that developed countries and donors should be invited to contribute to the VFFTA. States that are poor or emerging democracies, or democracies in transition should be able to access the VFFTA provided that they are committed to improving their human rights records. 27. CIVICUS stated that the sustainability of the VFFTA will depend on its effectiveness in advancing human rights within the States that receive financial and technical support from the Fund. An essential factor for ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of the VFFTA would be the engagement of civil society organizations in both the formulation of States’ coordination mechanisms and road maps for implementing recommendations as well as the monitoring and assessment of their effectiveness in ensuring respect and protection for human rights. 28. International-Lawyers.org stated that the ability of States to contribute to the VFFTA and the possibility of making contributions “in kind” should be considered. 29. UNITED for Intercultural Action (Prague Office) and Defenders of the Rights of the Child (Czech section) stated that it was necessary to assist not only least developed countries but countries in transformation, on the condition that a portion of the funds from the VFFTA is allocated for civil society organizations. 7