A/HRC/14/12 50. Respect freedom of religion, and assure a fair and transparent trial for members of the Baha’i faith, in full compliance with the commitments undertaken as a State party to the implementation ICCPR and other human rights instruments (Romania);2 51. Continue its policy of promoting and protecting all rights of the members of recognized religious minorities, as an important step to provide cultural diversity in society and create opportunities for those minorities to preserve their identities; and, to that end, further ensure their political representation and promote their greater involvement in the planning and implementation of various projects aimed at providing financial assistance for their educational and cultural needs (Armenia); 52. Take timely and extensive measures to guarantee to its citizens the right to express dissent (Denmark); 53. Enhance freedom of expression and assembly, and to safeguard all groups, journalists and especially human rights defenders (Brazil); 54. Allow freedom of expression, freedom of the media and of assembly (Germany); 55. Fully guarantee the right to freedom of expression, press and political activity, including through the adoption of concrete measures aimed at the implementation of articles 24, 25, 26 and 27 of the Iranian Constitution (Italy); 56. Make a full explanation of the relationship between the restrictive actions taken by the authorities and the Constitution; (Japan); 57. Conduct a review of legislation to ensure that it complies with article 19 of ICCPR, which protects the right to freedom of expression (Slovenia); 58. Guarantee free and unrestricted access to the Internet (Netherlands); 59. Strengthen cooperation with non-governmental organizations, and ensure that the rights of all those involved in human rights advocacy are protected under Iranian law, in accordance with its obligations under ICCPR, and that freedom of association is enshrined in Iranian law (Ireland); 60. Step up efforts to enhance the participation of women in all spheres of socio-economic life, in keeping with the progress made in women’s education (Bangladesh); 61. Continue to promote the living standards of the people by allowing the further enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights (Kuwait); 62. Continue efforts to guarantee effective social coverage and all related services (Kuwait); 63. Continue to take measures to increase access for its population to health and education services (Cuba); 64. Continue to make progress in education and health care, with a particular focus on women and girl children (Bangladesh); 2 16 The recommendation as originally formulated: “Respect the freedom of religion, end the policies of discrimination against religious minorities and assure a fair and transparent trial of members of the Baha’i faith, in full compliance with the commitments undertaken as a State party to the implementation of ICCPR and other human rights instruments” (Romania).

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