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able to carry out their activities in an open, safe and secure environment, without fear
of retribution or curtailment of their activities;
(q)
Respect the religious freedom of all faiths, and ensure that people of all
faiths can practice their religion without fear;
(r)
Put an end to restrictions to the freedom of movement within Eritrea
and to travel outside the country;
(s)
Address the alarming living conditions and, at a minimum, ensure the
enjoyment of the minimum essential level of economic, social and cultural rights for
all, in particular the rights to food, water and health, through sustainable livelihood,
especially in rural communities;
(t)
Ensure access to education, including higher and academic education, by
reopening the University of Asmara to provide Eritrean students with access to
higher-level education that is internationally recognized;
(u)
Cooperate with the international community to allow those providing
international humanitarian assistance unhindered access throughout the country;
(v)
Collaborate with the Special Rapporteur in implementing her mandate
and respond positively to her requests for an invitation to visit Eritrea;
(w) Cooperate with other international human rights mechanisms and
respond positively to pending visit requests by special procedures mandate holders;
ensure an inclusive and comprehensive follow-up process to the universal periodic
review; implement the recommendations made by treaty bodies; and submit overdue
reports;
(x)
Seek technical assistance from the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights and other agencies, as appropriate, with a view to
facilitate the promotion and protection of human rights.
108.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the international community:
(a)
Keep Eritrea under close scrutiny until meaningful change is evident in
the country, while increasing efforts to constructively engage with Eritrea and
neighbouring countries with a view to improve the situation of human rights in the
country;
(b)
Strengthen efforts to ensure the protection of those fleeing from Eritrea,
in particular the increasing numbers of unaccompanied children, including by
respecting the principle of non-refoulement and by granting at least temporary refuge
or protection, and end bilateral and other arrangements between Eritrea and third
countries that jeopardize the lives of those who seek asylum;
(c)
Promote channels of migration from Eritrea to reduce clandestine
channels and promote intercountry cooperation to counter human smuggling and
trafficking, while treating victims humanely;
(d)
Provide space for long-term solutions to help refugees, including local
integration in the first-asylum country and resettlement in third countries, and
strengthen international solidarity in sharing the responsibility to care for refugees
and migrants.
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