A/HRC/15/2 76.86. That official, individualized documents be presented to human rights defenders whose bans are lifted (Norway); 76.87. That the forces of a free society (human rights defenders, journalists and lawyers working in defence of a free media, civil liberties and human rights in Kyrgyzstan) be allowed to operate in the country (Norway); 76.88. Ensure that the basic civil and political rights of civil society organizations are protected in line with the obligations set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Spain); 76.89. Ensure the effective implementation of freedom of assembly, and, in particular, guarantee that participants in peaceful assemblies, as well as civil society activists and political parties, are free from pressure and are not prosecuted for exercising this right (Lithuania); 76.90. Guarantee in law and in practice the right to the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly, as well as the right of all citizens to participate, without discrimination, in the country’s public and political life, including the right to vote and be elected. In this regard, it is urgent that the bill on freedom of assembly be concluded and approved. (Mexico); 76.91. Intensify efforts to ensure at least 30 per cent representation of women in central and local state bodies, including at the decision-making level, in line with presidential decree No. 136 of 20 March 2006 (Algeria); 76.92. Hold open and transparent elections (Tajikistan, Pakistan); 76.93. Hold free and fair elections as soon as possible (Canada); 76.94. Hold open and transparent elections (Afghanistan); 76.95. In light of the upcoming elections, implement key OSCE commitments for democratic elections2 (Slovenia); 76.96. Organize the forthcoming referendum and elections in line with international standards, including the opinions of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 76.97. Consider inviting international observers to the upcoming electoral processes, which will be held in the next months, to ensure that the new authorities are elected democratically and by legal means (Mexico); 76.98. That the organization of a transparent and inclusive election process in compliance with international standards is undertaken as a matter of priority, together with the thorough transparent, impartial and independent investigation of the recent violent events (Czech Republic); 76.99. Do its utmost to guarantee the holding of open and transparent elections on the dates set (Lebanon); 76.100. Implement urgently the provisions enshrined in the ILO Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, with special emphasis on articles 1 and 6 (Hungary); 2 18 The original recommendation read: “In light of the upcoming elections, implement these OSCE recommendations”. (Slovenia)

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