42 Amendments of Julie WARD related to 2015/2139(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the UN Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, in particular General Assembly resolution A/RES/67/179 of 20 December 2012 and Human Rights Council resolution A/HRC/22/20/L.22 of 22 March 2013,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the United Nations resolution entitled 'Culture and Development' of 20 December 2010,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
– having regard to the United Nations Millennium Declaration (2000), and in particular the articles under the heading 'Human rights, democracy and good governance',
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
– having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW, 1979),
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the Protocol on Cultural Cooperation annexed to the model Free Trade Agreement1 a, __________________ 1a OJ L 127, 14.5.2011, p. 1418.
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue 'Living Together As Equals in Dignity', by the Council of Europe of 7 May 2008
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
– having regard to the European agenda for culture in a globalising world (COM(2007)0242), which aims to promote awareness of cultural diversity and EU values, dialogue with civil society and exchanges of good practices,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the outcomes and follow-up actions of the Preparatory Action for Culture in EU External Relations, 2014
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination through education, adopted at the informal meeting of EU education ministers on 17 March 2015 in Paris (8496/15),
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas it is important to provide the means for intercultural dialogue and dialogue between citizens in order to strengthen respect for cultural diversity and to address the complex realities of our societies and the coexistence of different cultural identities and beliefs, as well as to highlight the contribution of different cultures to the European societies and heritage;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas aiming at this objective is not only a task for public authorities and decision-makers, but a shared responsibility of society as a whole, including a broad range of stakeholders such as media, educators, businesses, families, community and faith leaders, youth, health and social workers, NGOs and other civil society organisations;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in light of the European Year of Development 2015 and, the review of the UN Millennium Development Goals, the role of culture in development should not be overlooke and the outcome of the UN Sustainable Development Summit 2015, the role of culture is instrumental in achieving sustainable development and eradicating poverty in the world;
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 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that increasing public investment in inclusive, quality and accessible formal, non-formal and informal education, is the first step to providing equal access and opportunities for all; recalls the need to ensure cultural and social diversity in classrooms and learning settings to promote equity and foster social cohesion among the future generations;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that increasing public investment in inclusive, quality and accessible education is the first step to providing equal access and opportunities for all; stresses the need to reduce early school leaving and to foster the education of disadvantaged children;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages further measures to facilitate the access and integration of disadvantaged groups and people with special needs to Erasmus+ mobility actions;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
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 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that education, both formal and non-formal, 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; in this regard, stresses the need for civic education starting from an early age and recognises the importance of cooperation among all education stakeholders, including parents, families and associative structures;
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 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
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 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages the Member States to develop training, empowering educators to address all forms of discrimination and racism, to promote mobility especially for teachers from primary and secondary levels in order to share experiences and develop own tools to face and answer evolving societal challenges;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
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 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises the need to provide sustainable support to NGOand structural support to NGOs, Human Rights organisations, youth organisations and training institutions to challenge extremism through active citizenship and empowerment of youth in particular small scale local initiatives and those working at grassroots level;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages inclusive artistic and sportive educational and training activities for all ages, as well as volunteering, in order to strengthen socialisation processes and the participation of minorities, marginalised communities, migrants and refugees, in cultural and social life including in leadership and decision making;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
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 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Supports the mobility of young people and teachers as well as all forms of cooperation between schools and universities, for example common educational platforms, joint study programmes and joint projects as means to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and to acquire social, civic and intercultural competences by young people;
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 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages the EU institutions to broaden their analysis of radicalisation and initiate new reflections on the nature and the processes of political violence, starting from the premise that radicalisation is a dynamic, relational process and an unforeseen and unpredictable consequence of a series of transformations;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that while it is legitimate for governments, with the support of intelligence services and law enforcement agencies, to address criminal activities, punitive measures should not violate fundamental rights such as the rights to data protection, freedom of expression, presumption of innocence and effective remedy;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to involve migrants, refugees and faith communities in respectful and empowering integratclusion processes, ensuring their participation in civic and cultural life by designing permanent mechanismsin a sustainable way;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the European External Action Service to include culture as an integral element of external EU policy; calls on the Commission to mainstream cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue in all EU external relations instruments and in the EU development agenda; , to appoint a cultural attaché in each EU representation in third partner countries and to provide EEAS staff with training on the cultural dimension of external policy; calls on the Commission to mainstream cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue in all EU external relations instruments and in the EU development agenda; calls on the EU and the Member States to strengthen the cooperation with international organisations such as the United Nations and its related agencies, in particular UNESCO, UNICEF and UNHCR, and to require an effective and stronger EU representation within their bodies; moreover, calls for cooperation with national cultural institutes towards a better implementation of existing instruments, such as cultural network- based clusters of European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), and the design of new tools to tackle common challenges in a globalised world;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the European External Action Service to include culture as an integral element of external EU policy; calls on the Commission to mainstream cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue in all EU external relations instruments and in the EU development agenda; highlights the need to remove obstacles to mobility for artists, educators, academics and culture professionals, by harmonising and simplifying visa procedures to encourage cultural cooperation with all parts of the world;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that culture should become an essential part of political dialogue with third countries and that there is a need to systematically integrate culture into development projects and programmes;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
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 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop strategies which recognise intercultural dialogue as a process of interactive communication within and between cultures to ensure equal opportunities and mutual respect, combat all forms of discrimination, and to develop a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and practices;
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;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recommends to the European Union to cooperate in making learning and schooling accessible for refugee children by continuing to support programs on access to education in humanitarian crises and to ensure integration of migrant students in Europe;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Council to adopt intercultural dialogue as a political objective and guarantee EU support through various policy measures, initiatives and funds, including intercultural dialogue with third countries, especially fragile states;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Encourages the Member States to fully exploit EU financial instruments, programmes and initiatives, such as the Erasmus+, Europe for Citizens, Creative Europe and Horizon 2020 programmes, EU neighbourhood policy and external relations instruments, and bodies such as the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, for the promotion and support of intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity;