A/HRC/58/7 135.96 Enhance protection for human rights defenders by ensuring that the rights of defenders, activists and journalists are protected from violation (Armenia); 135.97 Continue promoting fundamental freedoms, including press freedom, and establish a mechanism to protect human rights defenders (State of Palestine); 135.98 Take all appropriate measures to ensure an open civil society (Italy); 135.99 Implement effective measures to promote human rights defenders, in particular those campaigning against child marriage and environmental degradation (Zambia); 135.100 Continue its efforts to meet citizens’ expectations for transparent and inclusive elections (Türkiye); 135.101 Strengthen democratic participation and correspondingly the social acceptance of elections by prolonging the time intervals for the registration of voters significantly (Germany); 135.102 Continue awareness-raising campaigns on the importance of women’s participation in political life, especially in decision-making positions, and provide leadership training for women seeking to run for election or hold public office (Maldives); 135.103 Strengthen awareness-raising campaigns on the importance of women’s participation in political life, particularly in decision-making processes (South Africa); 135.104 Strengthen its efforts to protect and promote the human rights of women and girls by enhancing their meaningful participation in decision-making processes, including through revision of the national action plan of the women and peace and security agenda (Japan); 135.105 Continue its commendable efforts in advancing women’s participation in political life by focusing on awareness campaigns and supporting training for women aspiring to participate in decision-making roles (State of Palestine); 135.106 Continue its media-driven awareness campaign and other outreach activities aimed at increasing women’s participation in public and political affairs (Bhutan); 135.107 Raise awareness on the importance of women’s equal participation in public and political life, particularly in decision-making positions (Botswana); 135.108 Intensify efforts already under way to increase women’s participation in political and public life (Burundi); 135.109 Continue to promote the rights of women and young people by strengthening initiatives aimed at their empowerment and ensuring their full participation in decision-making processes (Cameroon); 135.110 Strengthen initiatives that promote the participation of women in political leadership and decision-making roles (Armenia); 135.111 Take appropriate measures to encourage the participation of women and young people in democratic processes (Bulgaria); 135.112 Strengthen existing mechanisms to continue efforts to further improve the promotion and integration of women in political and public life in accordance with the quota law and to extend it to non-elective positions (Djibouti); 135.113 Institute appropriate mechanisms to boost women’s meaningful participation in the political and economic spheres (Philippines); GE.24-23209 15

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