A/HRC/23/53 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. 21

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