A/HRC/7/69 page 12 Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe 42. On 12 and 13 July 2007, OHCHR participated in the Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and its Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), held in Vienna. One of the three main sessions was devoted to the role of independent NHRIs in promoting and protecting human rights. OHCHR actively participated in this meeting. Regional Ombudsman Conference 43. OHCHR participated in a Regional Ombudsman Conference organized by the Ombudsperson Institution in Kosovo with the support of the United States Office in Pristina and OSCE in Pristina on 8 and 9 June 2007. The conference, the theme of which was “Support and Obstacles to the Protection of Human Rights; cooperation between ombudsman institutions and public administration, media and civil society”, brought together NHRIs from across South-eastern Europe, representatives of Kosovo’s local authorities, civil society groups, media, and representatives of regional and international organizations. It was considered a success by participants and led to specific and practical joint recommendations (see Annex V). 5. Arab region 44. In 2007, OHCHR participated in the Arab-European Human Rights Dialogue (AEHRD) meetings organized by the Jordan National Centre for Human Rights and the Danish Institute for Human Rights with the aim to establish a regional platform for cooperation and exchange on human rights issues between Arab and European NHRIs. The first Preparatory Meeting of the AEHRD which took place in Amman from 27 February to 1 March 2007 focused on access to information and civil society development, while the High-Level Meeting which took place in Amman on 18 and 19 April 2007 focused on human rights and terrorism. Concerning the protection of human rights while countering terrorism, it was recommended that a joint Arab-European working group develop practical tools for NHRIs (see Annex VI). The active participation of OHCHR in the event allowed for discussions and closer cooperation with a number of NHRIs from the Arab region. 45. From 8 to 10 November 2007 OHCHR participated in a round table entitled “The Mediterranean basin: space of dialogue and cooperation - mediators: actors for good governance”. The event, organized by the Mediator of Morocco, the Mediator of France and the Spanish Defensoría del Pueblo brought together NHRIs from several countries (Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Croatia, Egypt, Israel, Malta, Mali, Morocco, Montenegro, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden). The meeting aimed at discussing the role of NHRIs as well as related challenges and opportunities in the promotion and protection of human rights in the Mediterranean region. The round table ended with the adoption of a final declaration, which included a commitment towards the establishment of a permanent network of ombudsmen and mediators for the exchange of experience and collaboration on cross-border issues (e.g. migration). 46. From 12 to 14 November 2007 the Third Conference on the role of NHRIs in promoting the independence of the judiciary in the Arab region was held in Rabat, organized by OHCHR and the Advisory Council for Human Rights of Morocco in cooperation with the Moroccan