“A” status institutions demonstrate compliance with the Paris Principles. They can participate fully in the international and regional work and meetings of national institutions, as voting members, and they can hold office in the Bureau of the International Coordinating Committee or any sub-committee the Bureau establishes. They are also able to participate in sessions of the Human Rights Council and take the floor under any agenda item, submit documentation and take up separate seating. “B” status institutions may participate as observers in the international and regional work and meetings of national institutions. They cannot vote or hold office within the Bureau or its sub-committees. They are not given NHRIs badges, nor may they take the floor under agenda items and submit documentation to the Human Rights Council. “C” status institutions have no rights or privileges with the International Coordinating Committee or in United Nations rights forums. They may, at the invitation of the Chair of the Bureau, attend meetings of the International Coordinating Committee. The International Coordinating Committee and its accreditation process Step one Step two Step three Step four NHRIs Secretariat (OHCHR) Sub-Committee on Accreditation Bureau Submits application documentation to the International Coordinating Committee Reviews documents submitted and prepares summary for the SubCommittee Meets twice a year Makes recommendations on accreditation Develops general observations Approves the report of the Sub-Committee Decides on accreditation status (A, B or C) A status or B status: review every 5 years C status: reapply anytime NHRIs are accredited by the Sub-Committee on Accreditation, under the auspices of OHCHR (Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/74) 45