A/HRC/7/69 page 29 • Practical mechanisms to enhance NHRIs protection of human rights defenders; • The role of NHRIs and their coordination with States and NGOs in the UN Universal Periodic Review mechanism; • The role of NHRIs and the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; • The role of NHRIs in the implementation of the Convention Against Torture and its Optional Protocol, particularly given the requirement to establish a national preventative mechanism in compliance with the Paris Principles; and • A mechanism to review the implementation of the recommendations of the ACJ. 12. As a matter of urgency given the current demonstrations in Myanmar, agreed to request their national governments to negotiate with Myanmar to bring an end to human rights abuses. 13. Expressed disappointment at the actions of the Fiji Human Rights Commission that have undermined its independence. The Forum offered APF assistance to re-establish the Commission’s independence. Forum Councillors urged all Forum members, especially in situations of conflict, to demonstrate independence as required by the Paris Principles. 14. Considered the role of national institutions in protecting and promoting the rights of people with disabilities. Forum Councillors resolved to establish a disability focal point in each institution to liaise and coordinate regionally. The SEO network also resolved to actively engage in this activity and to seek sufficient resources to support it. Forum Councillors requested the Forum secretariat to support and facilitate the work of this disability network. 15. Considered the issue of the right to environment, including the interim report of the Advisory Council of Jurists. The Forum warmly thanked the jurists for their expertise and the comprehensive scope of their report. Forum member institutions would carefully consider their recommendations and report on their implementation to the next meeting of the Forum. Forum Councillors also invited proposals from the jurists concerning both thematic issues for possible future references and administrative issues to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Council. 16. Recorded their sincere appreciation to: • Professor Kyong-Whan Ahn, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea for his excellent Chairmanship of the Forum following the resignation of Fiji Human Rights Commission; • Ms Diana Temby, former Executive Director of the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, for her important contribution to the Forum; and • Dr Purificacion Quisumbing for her long service as the Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, which will end before the next Annual Conference, and for her untiring support for the work of the Forum.