A/HRC/10/24 page 20 77. A representative of the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions emphasized the importance of mandate-holders organizing meetings with national human rights institutions in the context of their country visits and work with them to follow-up on recommendations made during a country visit. An example was provided concerning the Ugandan National Human Rights Commission and the role it played during the mission of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health to the country, and in following up on his recommendations. This was seen as a good practice. In order to obtain or renew their accreditation in accordance with the Paris Principles, national human rights institutions now have to show the steps that they have taken to cooperate with international human rights mechanisms, including implementation of recommendations of special procedures. This was a new and welcome development. 78. Mandate-holders expressed deep appreciation for the work of non-governmental organizations and recognized that they played an important role in supporting the special procedures system, citing several examples of where that relationship had been particularly successful. They highlighted that their discussions held during the week had included consideration of how to improve their impact through communications and their other activities. With regard to the universal periodic review, they noted the need to track progress in implementation during the years between reviews. The role of the Committee was also reaffirmed, with a commitment to continue working with the President of the Council and with the Council itself to address issues of concern to the special procedures system. Several of the new mandate-holders took the opportunity to introduce themselves to the non-governmental organizations.