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"Member States should take effective measures to protect civil society space, in particular to: a. prevent violations of the rights of human rights defenders including smear campaigns, threats and attacks against them, and other attempts to hinder their work."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation Rec(2018)11 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on the Need to Strengthen the Protection and Promotion of Civil Society Space in Europe, para. II.a

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Recommendation Rec(2018)11 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on the Need to Strengthen the Protection and Promotion of Civil Society Space in Europe

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States should create, in law and practice, an enabling environment for civil society organizations to operate free from hindrance and insecurity.