A/HRC/60/18 importance of regular consultations with national authorities and of pragmatic and flexible approaches in advancing the more than a dozen cooperation arrangements to date with a diverse group of Member States. Through this evaluation, the Mechanism also identified areas for improving efficiencies, including by proactively exploring opportunities for twoway cooperation, adopting alternative or mitigating measures where lack of cooperation is likely to persist, and improving processes for the submission of requests for assistance to States. 47. During the reporting period, the Mechanism also continued to rely on the support and cooperation of United Nations entities that might have information relevant to the Mechanism’s mandate or that could provide support in other areas of its operations. In line with relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and with its terms of reference, the Mechanism cooperates closely with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to enhance the complementarity of the respective mandates: for the Mechanism, conducting criminal investigations into serious international crimes in Myanmar consistent with international law standards, and for OHCHR, carrying out fact-finding, monitoring, documentation, advocacy, and engagement with stakeholders in relation to human rights violations in Myanmar. The exchange of information and associated cooperation is based on a memorandum of understanding between the Mechanism and OHCHR. Fully cognizant of the challenging operational environment that the United Nations system is currently facing in Myanmar, the Mechanism highly values the continued cooperation and support of many other United Nations actors. B. Dialogue with civil society and public outreach 48. The Mechanism believes that it is critically important to inform key audiences of its efforts to collect evidence and end impunity for serious crimes in Myanmar. It is essential that victims are aware that efforts are being made to document their experiences and bring some measure of justice for those who have suffered these crimes. It is equally critical that potential perpetrators know that evidence is being collected and efforts are being made to ensure that those responsible will one day be held to account. Consequently, the Mechanism undertakes significant efforts to actively engage with individuals and organizations through diverse channels, ensuring that stakeholders have a clear understanding of its complex mandate, its operational methods and the scope of its capabilities and limitations. By fostering outreach and dialogue, the Mechanism aims to strengthen trust in its role as an independent and impartial entity while encouraging greater support and cooperation for its investigations. During the reporting period, the Mechanism prioritized several key initiatives, including the launch of its new website and the production of outreach materials in several languages of Myanmar. 49. Civil society organizations play a vital role in supporting the Mechanism, offering valuable information, documentation, witness access and investigative leads. By engaging with these organizations, the Mechanism not only communicates its mandate and operational methods, but also gains valuable insights into the realities and challenges encountered by those working on the ground. 50. During the reporting period, the Mechanism held its third Myanmar Civil Society Dialogue, which provided another valuable opportunity for Mechanism personnel to directly engage with representatives of 20 civil society organizations from diverse communities, all working towards accountability and justice for the people of Myanmar. This annual meeting serves as an important in-person platform for fostering mutual understanding and trust and responding to feedback on the Mechanism’s work. Many civil society participants shared the challenges they face because of funding shortfalls, widespread trauma and increased security risks, and made valuable suggestions on how the Mechanism could adapt its engagement with civil society organizations to make it more effective. Before the event, 20 per cent of civil society participants indicated that they had a clear understanding of the Mechanism’s mandate. This increased to more than 80 per cent after the event, with all participants indicating a willingness to cooperate with the Mechanism in the future. For many participants, the Myanmar Civil Society Dialogue was a unique opportunity to engage with 12 GE.25-10777