Activities of Marlene MIZZI related to 2015/2139(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The role of intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and education in promoting EU fundamental values (A8-0373/2015 - Julie Ward) MT
Amendments (13)
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Advocates that fostering an intercultural and interfaith approach in the educational field is needed in order to address and promote multiculturalism, integration and social cohesionsocial inclusion and cohesion, including through exchange and mobility programmes for all;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that cultural dialogue and diversity should be integrated in a transversal way in all EU policy areas that impact on EU fundamental values, such as youth policy, education policy, mobility, employment and social affairs, external policies, women's rights and gender equality, trade and regional development;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the need to prepare future generations to be audacious problem solvers by ensuring that they have the motivation, commitment and skills to be audacious problem solverssuch as entrepreneurship, leadership and capacity building;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises that intercultural dialogue is a tool for inclusive democratic participation and empowerment of citizens, in particular in relation to common goods and public spaces; argues that as such, intercultural dialogue may significantly contribute to the improvement of democracy and the development of greater and deeper inclusivity and sense of belonging;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that formal, non-formal and informal education and lifelong learning not only provide knowledge, skills and competences, but should also help learners to develop civic values and become active, responsible, open-minded members of society; recognises the importance of cooperation among all education stakeholders, including parents, families and associative structures; advocates building on children and young people's sense of initiative and engagement in order to strengthen social ties as well as generate a sense of belonging and develop ethical codes to challenge discrimination;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recognises the benefit of working at formal, non-formal and informal education levels and to build synergies and partnerships between all levels and forms of learning settings, including across generations;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Is of the opinion that exposing children to other cultures at a very young age helps them obtain basic life skills and competences necessary for their personal development, future employment and active EU citizenship; stresses that fine tuning of the school curricula to include targeted educational school visits in different Member States and transnational mobility of young children is needed in order to lay down the foundations of European cultures, arts, languages and values;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 9
9. Encourages the Member States to develop quality training, empowering educators, youth and community workers, as well as counselling services at schools and in non-formal and informal settings, for both children and their parents, to address all forms of discrimination and racism, including bullying and cyber- bullying;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the need to create rights- based and gender-sensitive learning environments for students to learn about and stand up for human rights, democracy and the rule of lawincluding women's and children's rights, fundamental values and civic participation, rights and responsibilities of citizens, democracy and the rule of law, being confident in their identity, knowing their voice is heard and feeling valued by their communities; encourages students to actively participate in the governance of their learning structures;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the importance of both formal, non-formal and informal learning, as well as volunteering, to promote self- development focusing on cognitive and non-cognitive skills, critical thinking, media literacy and intercultural skills; capacity to deal with different opinions, media literacy, intercultural skills and language learning as well as social and civic competences including learning about cultural heritage as a tool to address contemporary challenges through sensitive interpretation;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Affirms the need, when dealing with the issue of intercultural dialogue and education, to keep a gender perspective and to take into account the needs of people suffering from multiple forms of discrimination, including people with disabilities, people identifying as LGBTI and people coming from marginalised communities;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure equal opportunities and combat all forms of discriminationthe economic and social causes of exclusion as well as all forms of discrimination; recalls the key role played by the media, including social media, both as a potential platform for extreme discourses and as a vehicle to counter xenophobic narratives, break down stereotypes and prejudices and to promote tolerance;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to prevent extremism and marginalisation through community cohesion measures, involving a broad range of actors such as urban planners, social workers, community and faith leaders, educators, family support organisations and health professionals, with the objectives of countering extremism and fostering community cohesion;