A/HRC/13/17 Page 19 54. Ensure that the freedom of association is guaranteed in accordance with the provisions of article 22 of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) (Ireland); 55. Ensure that the procedures governing registration of civil society organizations are in conformity with international human rights standards, transparent, nondiscriminatory, expeditious and inexpensive, and allow for the possibility to appeal (Norway); 56. Put in place measures to support the work of human rights defenders (Ireland); 57. Take action to ensure the safety and freedom of action of human rights defenders (Finland); 58. Promptly respond to complaints of harassment, intimidation or arbitrary arrests of human rights defenders, and take adequate measures for their safety (Norway); 59. Guarantee genuine freedom of expression to all political leaders and the media, in light of the next elections (France); 60. Adopt all necessary measures to provide for free and independent media which reflect a plurality of opinions, including those of minority groups and political opposition parties (Germany); 61. Fully and effectively implement the Freedom of Mass Media and Access to Information Proclamation (Norway); 62. Take steps to ensure civil and political rights are upheld, including freedom of expression and freedom from arbitrary arrest and detention (Australia); 63. Ensure that no one is detained for political reasons (Netherlands); 64. Take concrete steps to ensure free and fair elections in 2010, including through full implementation of the electoral Code of Conduct (United Kingdom); 65. Strictly implement the principles of the electoral Code of Conduct in the coming election (Norway); 66. Ensure that appropriate mechanisms for addressing grievances are put in place well ahead of the upcoming elections (Canada); 67. Continue the efforts to tackle unemployment in urban areas (Sudan); 68. Take measures deemed appropriate to guarantee the right of children to food, and to this end, request the assistance of institutions, programmes and international organisms competent on this issue (Algeria);

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