7. Freedom of expression and political rights 8. Freedom of expression and the media 9. 10. 11. The internet, freedom of expression and safety of children 12. 13. 14. hatred and discrimination and the freedom of speech and expression. Furthermore, political opinion should not be included within any incitement provisions as it will greatly impact on political debate and public discourse. The Government to encourage village councils to enforce laws on hate speech and take the lead in ensuring that peace and harmony within communities are maintained. The Government to continuously and proactively promote the right to participate in decision-making processes of all citizens especially vulnerable and marginalized communities including youth, women, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse gender identities and others. The media industry must equip journalists with adequate trainings on proper reporting taking into account the Code of Conduct developed by the Media Council to maintain journalistic and media confidence. The Government is encouraged to make official information readily available and support media training and learning. Support offered by Government should not compromise the independence of the media. The Government to ensure that any laws imposed to regulate or may impact media freedom are legitimate and fair and is not used to arbitrarily gag the media or censor information the public has a right to know. The Government to introduce legislative and non-legislative measures to ensure the safety of children online. Awareness raising in schools regarding the safe and responsible use of the internet must be ongoing and included in the curriculum. Technology service providers must provide resources to assist with public awareness and educational programmes about online safety of children and their access to unsuitable materials, online abuse and State of Human Rights Report 2021 MWSCD, OAG, MCIT, OOTR, MPPS 2-3 years MWCSD, OMB/NHRI Immediate Media Council. JAWS, MPMC ImmediateOngoing Govt. 2-3 years OAG, SLRC, MPMC, JAWS, Media Council. 2-3 years OAG, SLRC, OOTR, MWCSD 2-3 years OOTR, MCIT, OMB/NHRI Immediateongoing Digicel, Vodafone, CSL etc. Immediateongoing | 52