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mandate holders to visit their countries and by granting them, OHCHR and ad hoc
investigation mechanisms effective access to all parts of the territory under their
jurisdiction or effective control;
(d)
Develop comprehensive gender- and age-sensitive legislation and policies
protecting human rights defenders in line with the Declaration on Human Rights
Defenders and the United Nations human rights treaty bodies and set up protection
mechanisms accessible to defenders operating in conflict and post-conflict areas;
(e)
Create or strengthen national human rights institutions in conformity
with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and
protection of human rights (the Paris Principles), securing their ability to deploy in
conflict-affected areas and, where applicable, to investigate and address violations
against defenders without undue limitations or restrictions;
(f)
Effectively disseminate the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and
ensure training of all State personnel deployed to conflict-affected areas, including
military, police and other security personnel, as well as staff of both civil and military
courts, where applicable;
(g)
Develop or support, with relevant civil society and professional
organizations, psychological support and rehabilitation programmes for defenders
affected by conflict-induced and work-related trauma, in line with existing guidance; 76
(h)
Uphold commitments in peace negotiations and peacebuilding processes,
notably under the women, peace and security agenda, to ensure the participation of
diverse civil society actors, including women, children and youth defenders;
(i)
Deepen the engagement by diplomatic missions with defenders operating
in conflict and post-conflict areas and with official or de facto authorities whose
actions or omissions affect the protection and operations of defenders;
(j)
Support and facilitate domestic, regional and international relocation
initiatives and access thereto, including through flexible procedures and visa policies,
ensure that these are equally accessible to defenders irrespective of their gender and
take into account their family situation or other circumstances;
(k)
Strengthen the protection of foreign defenders relocated from conflictaffected States and ensure their access to effective international protection
procedures, their protection against refoulement and their access to complaints and
protection mechanisms and to an effective remedy when still faced with threats or
other violations of their rights.
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National human rights institutions should:
(a)
Strengthen the protection of the right to promote and protect human
rights as a key strategic priority, reach out to defenders outside the capital in conflict
and post-conflict areas and provide protection and support as necessary;
(b)
Set up early warning mechanisms and focal points for the protection of
defenders, and support the development of inclusive national and regional defenders’
networks;
(c)
Develop accessible, affordable and holistic protection programmes,
including for physical and digital security and psychosocial support;
(d)
Undertake a systematic review of legislation, including exceptional
legislative or executive provisions, assessing consistency with international standards,
notably on freedom of association, peaceful assembly, freedom of expression and
access to information of public interest.
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Barcelona Guidelines on Well-being and Temporary International Relocation of Human Rights
Defenders at Risk.
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