4. Media/ Media Representatives Media representatives can give special attention and take action to protect human rights and civil rights during elections: Election Stage Pre Election Period Effective Measures  Collecting and distributing/disseminating constituencies, candidates, voters. information about  Informing the local administration, election officials and law and order agenciens about the dangerous places in the constituencies.  Making citizens aware of the election process and voting rights. Election Period  Ensure accurate and informative news gathering and broadcasting.  Refrain from spreading news/ campaigns on speculative, hateful, biased or local sensitive issues. Post Election Period  Collecting and disseminating information and news related to the law and order situation and security situation in the constituency.  Collecting accurate information about any incident of human rights violations and informing the local administration, law enforcement agencies and the National Human Rights Commission for taking appropriate legal action. 5. Local Administration Local administration can give special attention and take steps to protect human rights and civil rights during elections: Election Stage Pre Election Period Election Period Effective Measures  In- depth monitoring and factual assessment of the electoral situation in the area and immediate notification to appropriate authorities.  To review election- centric human rights and civil rights situation in regular meetings of 'District Human Rights Violation Prevention and Protection Committee' and take coordinated and effective initiatives to address potential risks.  Gathering information about electoral risk areas and providing necessary instructions to law enforcement agencies.  Effectively assist the Election Commission in the proper implementation of the Rules of Conduct of Political Parties and Candidates in National Elections 2008.  Maintaining a peaceful election environment through continuous communication and coordination with District Election Officers, law enforcement agencies, media and civil society representatives. 11