A/HRC/44/17 157.149 Assure the compliance of relevant existing laws with international standards of freedom of expression to ensure the full protection of human rights defenders, journalists and bloggers (Czechia); 157.150 Amend the relevant laws on public gatherings and non-governmental organizations to guarantee the freedoms of association and peaceful assembly, in line with international standards (Czechia); 157.151 Determine and publish clear, objectively verifiable criteria for naturalization and provide by law judicial remedies (Austria); 157.152 Amend and repeal all laws and policies restricting freedom of opinion and expression, and protect human rights defenders, journalists and bloggers from persecution and harassment (Germany); 157.153 Take further steps to guarantee freedom of expression and of the media, as well as ensuring that journalists are free to practice in a safe and enabling environment (Greece); 157.154 Ensure a safe and enabling space for civil society and human rights defenders, including by ending all forms of harassment against defenders (Iceland); 157.155 Ensure a safe and enabling space for journalists and human rights defenders and fully guarantee the rights to freedom of expression, opinion and peaceful assembly, in line with international standards (Italy); 157.156 Ensure a safe and enabling environment to civil society and human rights defenders, including through the prohibition and punishment of all forms of harassment and reprisals (Mexico); 157.157 Continue enhancing the protection of the right to freedom of expression (Mongolia); 157.158 Ensure freedom of expression in all forms and take concrete steps to ensure the independence of the media, prevent censorship and promote transparency in public affairs (Norway); 157.159 Continue efforts to preserve freedom of religion and belief and ensure respect for all religions, in accordance with the law (Pakistan); 157.160 Refrain from undue restrictions on freedom of expression and harmonize communications and media legislation with internationally recognized standards (Slovakia); 157.161 Reinforce measures to investigate and punish cases of trafficking in persons, especially for the purpose of sexual exploitation, and those involving girls, boy and adolescents in forced labour, and guarantee assistance to victims (Ecuador); 157.162 Strengthen mechanisms to prevent the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers, and ensure full respect for their human rights (Ecuador); 157.163 Repeal the kafalah sponsorship system (Italy); 157.164 Continue to support the efforts of the United Nations to combat trafficking in persons (Libya); 157.165 Take further measures to investigate all cases of human trafficking for the purposes of forced labour and sexual exploitation, and prosecute and punish all perpetrators (Montenegro); 157.166 Strengthen measures to combat human trafficking and protect the rights of the victims (Nigeria); 157.167 Protect and assist all victims of trafficking, including victims of labour trafficking and domestic servitude, with full respect for their human rights (North Macedonia); 18

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