HRI/MC/2015/6 Contacting regional and national mechanisms 23. In addressing allegations of intimidation or reprisals, the treaty bodies may, when appropriate, seek the cooperation of regional and national mechanisms that may be able to be of assistance. Concluding observations, decisions, views, reports and follow-up requests 24. When appropriate, the treaty bodies should require States parties, in their concluding observations, decisions, views, reports and follow-up requests, to take the measures necessary to protect individuals and groups from intimidation or reprisal. Reporting by treaty bodies to the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council 25. The treaty bodies should, as appropriate, include information on cases of intimidation or reprisals in their annual or biennial reports. Posting on the Internet 26. The treaty bodies may, as appropriate, make information regarding allegations of reprisals, including relevant communication with States parties, public by posting it on the treaty body web page of the OHCHR website. Use of the media 27. The treaty bodies may, when appropriate, issue a public statement on specific incidents or generalized practices of intimidation or reprisal and circulate it to international and national media outlets, or make comments to the media and on social media. Requesting assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 28. The treaty bodies may request the assistance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights with a view to obtaining the cessation of alleged acts of intimidation or reprisals, which may include an investigation in accordance with international human rights standards. Coordination with other procedures 29. When allegations of intimidation or reprisals are received, in addition to the action taken by the treaty body itself, the secretariat also may inform individuals or groups making such allegations that they may submit an urgent communication to the special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council, including the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. The treaty bodies can also refer such allegations to other mechanisms and procedures, when appropriate, in order to encourage an efficient, effective and coordinated response. Follow-up 30. The treaty bodies may, as appropriate, request the United Nations resident coordinator, the United Nations country team, United Nations agencies, peacekeeping operations or any other appropriate agency or representation to take steps in support of individuals or groups who have been intimidated or are at risk of reprisal for seeking to cooperate or cooperating with the treaty bodies. 6