Activities of Mikael GUSTAFSSON related to 2012/2263(INI)
Shadow opinions (2)
OPINION on the situation of unaccompanied minors in the EU
OPINION on the situation of unaccompanied minors in the EU
Amendments (7)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the various reasons and means by which unaccompanied minors arrive in Member States; recalls the recognition of the gender-specific phenomenon of trafficking in human beings and the fact that girls are often trafficked for sexual exploitation,into modern slavery or illegal child labour; for this reason, but most of all into sexual exploitation; calls on Member States to recognise the rights of these girls to protection and residence permits, should they wish to stay in the country of destination; calls on all assistance and support measures should alsfor minors to be gender specific where appropriate.
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that gender-based persecution, including gender-based violence, and being a victim of trafficking in human beings may bare relevant to a claim for asylumgrounds to be recognised as a beneficiary of international protection;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission to gather best practices in reception measures among Member States to ensure appropriate care and assistance to unaccompanied girls. Member States should also take into account conditions of the return to the country of origin for unaccompanied minors and should take the necessary provisions to ensure minimum standardsa high level of safety for their return;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the differences in conditions of detention within the Member States and invites the Commission and the Member States to reflect on harmonisation in this fieldat unaccompanied minors should never be placed in detention;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop and implement specific measures for pregnant minors by providing day-care facilities and adapting shelters to their specific needs during and after the pregnancy as well as providing adequate support should they wish to terminate a pregnancy;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Invites the Member States to produce gender-sensitive brochures in several languages to inform young women about their rights and obligations as asylum applicants, including the different forms of gender-based persecution that are recognised as grounds for asylum;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls that no country can be considered as "safe" when it comes to gender-based persecution and calls on Member States to take this into account;