A/HRC/25/55 human rights, and international human rights bodies are firmly and unequivocally condemned. Ensure that these acts are promptly investigated, perpetrators brought to justice and that any legislation criminalizing activities in defence of human rights through cooperation with international mechanisms is repealed. 132. The international community should: (a) Acknowledge and support the legitimate work of human rights defenders, both through the public recognition of their role and the provision of technical and financial assistance to increase their capabilities or enhance their security if needed; (b) Ensure safe and open access to international human rights bodies, in particular the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights. 133. Non-State actors should: (a) Respect and recognize the work of defenders in accordance with the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, and refrain from violating their rights or hindering their activities; (b) Involve and consult with human rights defenders when carrying out country assessments and develop national human rights policies in cooperation with defenders, including monitoring and accountability mechanisms for violations of the rights of defenders; (c) Familiarize themselves with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and with human rights impact assessment of business operations; 134. Human rights defenders should: (a) Actively participate in constructive dialogue with the State to encourage it to consolidate a safe an enabling environment for defenders, including by providing inputs on the potential implications of draft legislation; (b) Familiarize themselves with the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and disseminate it widely at the local level; (c) Continue supporting the work of national human rights institutions by cooperating with them, and advocating for their strengthening; (d) Continue working together through networks including by strengthening support networks outside capital cities to reach out to defenders working in rural areas; (e) Strive for high standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour when carrying human rights activities; (f) Continue to make full use of existing international and regional human rights mechanisms, including the United Nations, its mechanisms and representatives in the field of human rights. 22