(hey are lawful, proportionate, non-discriminatory and necessary in a democratic society; (e) Information held by public authorities is proactively disclosed, and that transparent and clear laws and policies provide for a "general 'right to request and receive such information, for which public access should be granted, except for narrow and clearly defined limitations; if) Restrictions are not invoked on access to information regarding grave violations of human rights; (g) That provisions do not prevent public officials from being held accountable, and that penalties for defamation are limited in order to ensure proportionality and reparation commensurate to the harm done; {h) Legislation aimed at preserving public morals is compatible with international human rights law; (i) Legislation does not target activities of individuals and associations defending the rights of persons belonging to minorities or espousing minority beliefs; (j) Dissenting views may be expressed peacefully; 12. Expresses particular concent about systemic and structural discrimination and violence faced by women human rights defenders, and calls upon States to integrate a gender perspective in their efforts to create a safe and enabling environment for the defence of human rights; 13. Reaffirms the right of everyone, individually and in association with others, to unhindered access to and communication with international bodies, in particular the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights, including the Human Rights Council, its special procedures, the universal periodic review mechanism and the treaty bodies, as well as regional human rights mechanisms; 14. and exist of b reco right pote revie inclu expr legit revie envi appl hum stake perio right hum Hum hum bring law; Strongly calls upon all States: (a) To refrain from, and ensure adequate protection from, any act of intimidation or reprisals against those who cooperate, have cooperated or seek to cooperate with international institutions, including their family members and associates; (b) To fulfil the duty to end impunity for any such acts of intimidation or reprisals by bringing the perpetrators to justice and by providing an effective remedy for their victims; (c) To avoid legislation that has the effect of undermining the right reaffirmed in paragraph 13 above; 15. Reaffirms the necessity for inclusive and open dialogue between civil society actors, particularly human rights defenders, and the United Nations in the field of human rights and, in this context, underlines that participation by civil society should be facilitated in a transparent, impartial and non-discriminatory manner; 28 by th legis defe