4 Amendments of David MARTIN related to 2016/2020(INI)
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph c
Paragraph c
(c) to explore new prospects for strengthened cooperation between the EU and the UN in the context of reshaping their strategic visions on security, through, on the one hand,welcomes the coming publication of the new EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy and, on the other, the UN’s revision of its peace operations, peacebuilding architecture and women, peace and security agenda (Security Council Resolution 1325) and encourages the UN and EU High Representative to work together to create synergies between them;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph q a (new)
Paragraph q a (new)
(qa) welcomes the first ever UN Security Council meeting on LGBTI rights in 2015 and the joint statement to the UNHCR signed by 72 member countries calling for an end to violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation; notes that in several countries LGBTI communities’ ability to live openly and freely has deteriorated due to Government-led persecution including, inter alia, Russia, Egypt, The Gambia and Nigeria;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph q b (new)
Paragraph q b (new)
(qb) acknowledges the tools at the UN’s disposal to promote equality and non- discrimination; urges the UN to use its influence to actively support and promote gender mainstreaming initiatives in its activities and programmes;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph t
Paragraph t
(t) to recall the obligation of the General Assembly, when electing the membership of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), to take into account candidates’ respect for the promotion and protection of human rights; notes that current and previous members of the UNHRC systematically violate human rights;