25 Amendments of Soraya POST related to 2016/2219(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 (new)
Citation -1 (new)
- having regard to the Charter of the United Nations, in force since 24 October 1945,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
- having regard to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action adopted on 25 June 19931a, __________________ 1a http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInt erest/Pages/Vienna.aspx
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 d (new)
Citation 2 d (new)
- having regard to the United Nations' Paris Principles on national human rights institutions (NHRI)1a, __________________ 1a http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publica tions/PTS-4Rev1-NHRI_en.pdf
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 i (new)
Citation 16 i (new)
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 j (new)
Citation 16 j (new)
- having regard to the UN Security Council Resolution of 19 June 2008 on sexual violence as war crimes1a, __________________ 1a http://www.securitycouncilreport.org/atf/c f/%7B65BFCF9B-6D27-4E9C-8CD3- CF6E4FF96FF9%7D/CAC%20S%20RE S%201820.pdf
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the promotion and safeguarding of the indivisibility and universality of human rights are cornerstones of the EU’'s foreign and security policies;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas real and long term viability of the EU's security policies depends on the daily freedom of violence in any form for every person;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses firmly that the European Union is committed to a CFSP founded on the advancement of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international human rights and humanitarian law;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the EU to denounce, systematically and unequivocally, the killings, disappearance and unlawful imprisonment of human rights defenders, and to step up its public diplomacy in open and clear support of human rights defenders, also when it comes to their testimony in multilateral fora;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Calls on the EU and its Member States to encourage the establishment of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) according to the United Nations' Paris Principles with sufficient mandate, resources and expertise, to fulfil the safeguarding and respect for human rights;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls the importance of the mandate of the EUSR in enhancing the EU’'s effectiveness in advancing human rights and democratic principles around the world; reiterates its call for this mandate to become a permanent one with sufficient resources and expertise;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the EUSR to consult systematically with civil society, including local civil society organisations, ahead of histheir visits to third countries;
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Requests that the EU strengthens its cooperation with the UN in the context of formulating a common strategic vision on security on the basis of, on the one hand, the new EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy and, on the other,in line with the UN’'s revision of its peace operations and its peacebuilding architecture; insists that there be cooperation with the UN in strengthening the role and capacity of regional and sub- regional organisations in peacekeeping, conflict prevention, civilian and military crisis management, and conflict resolution, and awareness of the importance of systematic post-conflict support, and that procedures for the use of the CSDP in support of UN operations be developed further, including through the deployment of EU battlegroups, or through capacity- building and Security Sector Reform initiatives, whilewith human rights and gender are mainstreamed into the work of the mission and operation;
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Firmly reiterates that human rights agreed under UN conventions are universal, indivisible, inter-dependent and inter-related, as agreed in the 1993 Vienna Declaration and Program of Action, and that respect for these rights must be enforced; stresses that it is important that the Member States ratify all international human rights instruments established by the UN, including those enshrined in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and, notably, the Optional Protocol establishing complaints and inquiry mechanisms, in conformity with Article 21 TEU;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Reiterates, furthermore, the importance of ensuring that the EU engages actively and consistently in UN human rights mechanisms, in particular with the Third Committee, the General Assembly (UNGA) and the UNHRC; calls on the importance that the EU actively and closely follows the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) procedure; supports efforts made by the EEAS, the EU delegations in New York and Geneva, and the Member States to increase further EU coherence on human rights issues at the UN; encourages the EU to intensify the practice of cross-regional initiatives, and to initiate and co-sponsor resolutions; reiterates its call for stronger visibility of EU action in all multilateral forums;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Condemns the dramatic number of deaths at sea in the Mediterranean; is extremely concerned about the growing numbers of human rights abuses against migrants and asylum seekers on their route to Europe and in Europe; highlights the weaknesses and systematic incoherence of the policies of the EU and the Member States in this area and stresses the need for a holistic approach to find long-term solutions based on international human rights standards and principles;
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Member States to respect and fully implement the adopted EU common asylum package and the common migration legislation; calls on the Member States to participate in resettlement programmes, giving access to family reunification and granting humanitarian visas;
Amendment 514 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Strongly urges the mainstreaming of disabled peoples’ human rightthe human rights of persons with disabilities in EU migration and refugee policies, providing an appropriate response to their specific needs, as they suffer from doubmultiple discrimination; recalls that women and girlschildren with disabilities experience doubmultiple discrimination and are often at greater risk of suffering violence, abuse, maltreatment or exploitation; strongly supports the recommendation to mainstream a gender perspective in all the EU’'s disability strategies, including its external policies and action;
Amendment 522 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 14
Subheading 14
Rights of women and girlschildren
Amendment 529 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
Amendment 535 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Reaffirms its condemnation of all forms of abuse and violence against women and girlschildren, especially the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and domestic violence; reaffirms the importance to ensure that all necessary safe medical assistance is provided to victims of sexual violence, and calls on the EU and its Member States swiftly to ratify the Istanbul Convention in order to ensure coherence between EU internal and external action on violence against women and girlschildren;
Amendment 544 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Is deeply concerned about human rights violations affecting women and girlschildren in refugee camps, including reported cases of sexual violence and unequal treatment of women and girlschildren vis-à-vis men; asks the EEAS to push for stricter rules and good practices in third countries; stresses the need for continuity in the education of girlschildren in refugee camps, in conflict areas and in areas affected by extreme poverty;
Amendment 632 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Deeply regretCondemns the lack of respect for international humanitarian law, and expresses its grave concern over the alarmingly increasing rate of collateral damage in armed conflicts around the world, and of deadly attacks against hospitals, schools and other civilian targets;
Amendment 698 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
77. Calls for special assistance from the EU and its Member States in order to preserve mass graves in areas of current or recent conflicts, with the aim of exhuming and forensically analysing the human remains therein, in order to allow for decent burial of the victims' remains, and in order to secure evidence and enable the investigation and prosecution of suspected crimes against humanity, and in order to allow for decent burial of the victims’ remains;
Amendment 849 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 110
Paragraph 110
110. Recommends that the EU develop a more comprehensive approach to democratisation processes, as monitoring free and fair elections is only one dimension, and stresses that political transition and democratisation need to be combined with respect for human rights and equal access to the democratic process for women, persons with disabilities and other marginalised groups, the promotion of justice, transparency, accountability, reconciliation, the rule of law and the establishment of democratic institutions;