A/HRC/29/17 157.176. Revise the compliance of relevant existing laws, in particular articles 25 and 111 of the Penal Code, with international standards of freedom of expression and protect human rights defenders, journalists and bloggers against persecution and harassment (Czech Republic); 157.177. Ensure that media and internet laws fully comply with Kuwait’s obligations to protect freedom of expression under international agreements (United States of America); 157.178. Enact as a matter of priority a new media law guaranteeing freedom of expression, particularly social media, so people can express views without fear of retribution and with defamation covered under the civil rather than criminal code (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 157.179. Review existing laws including the Law on Press and Publication to ensure freedom of expression in accordance with international standards (Austria); 157.180. Protect and respect the right to freedom of expression and introduce legislation and institutions to ensure the independence of the media, prevent censorship and promote transparency in public affairs (Norway); 157.181. Ensure the realization of freedom of the press and the media, in line with ICCPR standards (Mexico); 157.182. Guarantee in law and in practice, without any abusive restrictions, freedom of peaceful assembly and freedoms of opinion and expression, on the internet and in the traditional media, in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ratified by Kuwait (France); 157.183. Guarantee the right to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly of journalists, activists, human rights defenders and those who take part in demonstrations (Uruguay); 157.184. Intensify measures to enhance the participation of women in public life (Austria); 157.185. Continue strengthening the increasing participation of women in public life (Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)); 157.186. Promote the participation of women in public affairs and increase their representation in the elected councils (Algeria); 157.187. Further encourage and facilitate the representation of women in parliament, in the judiciary and in diplomatic missions abroad (Hungary); 157.188. Implement comprehensive national policies and strategic plans to improve equal employment opportunities (Oman); 157.189. Pursue initiatives to strengthen economic, social and cultural rights in order to promote sustainable development (Armenia); 157.190. Continue (Zimbabwe); to support initiatives promoting economic rights 157.191. Pursue initiatives to improve the quality of life by diversifying of the economy (Armenia); 157.192. Continue initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life through diversification of the economy (Kyrgyzstan); 23