A/HRC/40/4 122.139 Protect the freedom of expression of all human rights defenders and foster an environment which is conducive to open debate, tolerant of dissenting voices, and protects individuals against retribution (Canada); 122.140 Take meaningful steps to ensure that human rights defenders, journalists and representatives of non-governmental organizations are able to freely and fully exercise their rights to freedom of expression, opinion and association, including online, without threats or harassment (Estonia); 122.141 Immediately release all human rights defenders, in particular women (Germany); 122.142 Eliminate all legal and practical obstacles to the freedom of expression and conscience of human rights defenders, thereby reconsidering the charges against prisoners who were convicted for their commitment to promoting and protecting women’s rights (Netherlands); 122.143 Ensure a safe and enabling environment for all human rights defenders, in particular for women human rights defenders and journalists (Norway); 122.144 Continue to support civil society institutions and strengthen their independence, which guarantees their ability to contribute in promoting and protecting human rights (Sudan); 122.145 Take urgent action to improve the protection of human rights defenders (Sweden); 122.146 Make additional efforts to promote freedom of opinion and expression (Comoros); 122.147 Guarantee the exercise of freedom of expression and association and release detained human rights defenders (Costa Rica); 122.148 Revise all legislation that restricts the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly as well as freedom of expression, and ensure these laws are in line with international standards (Czechia); 122.149 Amend the applicable legislation on freedom of expression and opinion, freedom of association and peaceful assembly, especially the law on combating cybercrime and anti-terrorism laws, in line with international standards in this respect, and guarantee freedom of religion, conscience and belief (France); 122.150 Guarantee the safety of journalists and human rights defenders and put an immediate end to the arbitrary imprisonment and arrests they face (France); 122.151 Bring national legislation into line with international human rights standards with regard to freedom of expression and freedom of the press, and protect journalists and human rights defenders from intimidation, threats and arbitrary arrest (Germany); 122.152 Enhance measures to protect and promote freedom of opinion and expression (Nepal); 122.153 Continue to promote freedom of opinion and expression, including the rights of human rights defenders and non-governmental organizations (Ghana); 122.154 Bring its law into line with international standards under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights for the exercise of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association (Ireland); 122.155 Guarantee freedom of opinion and expression and safeguard the activity of human rights defenders and journalists, also by creating an 18