A/HRC/12/41 page 18 67. A two-day training session for NGOs was held in Battambang on 8-9 September 2008 to help them in documenting human rights violations for special procedures. Forty-four NGO representatives participated from the north-western provinces, representing a variety of fields including human rights, legal aid, community development and environmental issues. A second similar training session was conducted on 15-16 December in Rattanakiri for participants from the north-eastern provinces. Briefings for NGOs, community networks and students were conducted on the OHCHR priority issues. III. ASSISTANCE TO THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR 68. On 10 September 2008, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for human rights in Cambodia, Yash Ghai, announced his resignation. Human Rights Council resolution 9/15 replaced the mandate with that of a Special Rapporteur. Under the resolution, the Special Rapporteur is to report to the Council’s twelfth session. On 25 March 2009 the Council confirmed the appointment of Surya Prasad Subedi as Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia. His first mission to Cambodia took place from 16 June 2009 and he will report on it to the twelfth session of the Council. IV. STAFFING AND ADMINISTRATION 69. OHCHR maintains a head office in Phnom Penh and a regional branch in Battambang. There are 8 international staff positions, 24 national posts and 1 international United Nations volunteer. Its management structure consists of a Representative, a Deputy Representative, four programme units, and an administrative unit. 70. The United Nations regular budget covers the operational expenses, including the salaries of 7 international and 20 national staff members. Voluntary contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund for the Human Rights Education Programme in Cambodia cover all other expenditures, including substantive programme activities and the salaries of the other staff members. The Trust Fund is administered by the United Nations Office at Geneva. -----