A/HRC/41/53 80. Benchmark 3: extended efforts to guarantee freedoms of religion, association, expression and the press, and extended efforts to end religious and ethnic discrimination (see paras. 40, 43–44, 48, 52, 55 and 59 above). The associated indicators are: (a) The release of journalists and civil society activists from prison, and the release of those imprisoned because of their faith; (b) An improvement in the working environment for human rights defenders, members of the political opposition, journalists and civil society actors, and the creation of a space for civil society; (c) The establishment of independent civil society, religious and political organizations; (d) stations; The issuance of licences to private broadcasting radio and television (e) The development of policies for the equitable development and social inclusion of ethnic minorities, in particular in relation to economic development and poverty reduction. 81. Benchmark 4: a demonstrated commitment to addressing all forms of genderbased violence and to promoting the rights of women and gender equality (see paras. 45–49 above). The associated indicators are: (a) The adoption of a comprehensive policy and legislation to address all forms of gender-based violence; (b) The adoption of a national action plan to implement Security Council resolution 1325 (2000); (c) Progress in ensuring women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life. 82. Benchmark 5: strengthened cooperation with specialized United Nations human rights bodies, international agencies and the African Commission for Human and Peoples’ Rights (see paras. 14 and 63 above). The associated indicators are: (a) The lifting of movement and access restrictions for international agencies in the country; (b) The issuance of a standing invitation for country visits to the special procedure mandate holders of the Human Rights Council and to the members of the African Commission for Human and Peoples’ Rights; (c) OHCHR. The development of a multi-year technical cooperation plan with 83. In her report, the Special Rapporteur has made several recommendations for immediate action that the Government of Eritrea could take to build confidence in its stated commitment to promoting and protecting human rights. These include the release of all categories of arbitrarily and unlawfully detained persons and the lifting of access and movement restrictions for international agencies operating or wishing to operate in the country. The Special Rapporteur has also highlighted specific areas requiring broader consultations, technical cooperation, financial investment and capacity-building, including the following: reforming the national/military service, strengthening the rule of law, developing adequate labour guidelines and regulations for workers in both the public and the private sectors and developing a national plan to implement reforms for the promotion of women’s rights. She urges the Government to begin work on tackling these issues. 84. Finally, the Special Rapporteur notes that, during the remainder of her mandate, she will continue to monitor the progress made in relation to the aforementioned benchmarks and will provide an oral update to the Human Rights Council at its forty-first session on those issues. 18