A/RES/58/175 the sessions of the Commission on Human Rights, in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; 16. Welcomes the continuation of the practice of national institutions convening regional meetings in some regions, and its initiation in others, and encourages national institutions, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to organize similar events with Governments and non-governmental organizations in their own regions; 17. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide, including from the Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation, the necessary assistance for holding international and regional meetings of national institutions; 18. Recognizes the important and constructive role that non-governmental organizations may play, in cooperation with national institutions, for better promotion and protection of human rights; 19. Expresses its appreciation to those Governments that have contributed additional resources for the purpose of the establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions; 20. Encourages all Member States to take appropriate steps to promote the exchange of information and experience concerning the establishment and effective operation of national institutions; 21. Encourages all United Nations entities, funds and agencies to work in close cooperation with national institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights; 22. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its sixtieth session on the implementation of the present resolution. 77th plenary meeting 22 December 2003 4