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17 Amendments of Diana RIBA I GINER related to 2020/2086(INI)

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Recalls that the purpose of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities; stresses that by ratifying the CRPD, the EU and the Member States associated themselves with the efforts agreed at international level to guarantee the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Highlights that according to FRA1b, while the ratification of the convention by all Member States and the EU itself represents a major milestone, gaps persist between the promise of the convention and reality on the ground; _________________ 1b https://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra _uploads/fra-2019-fundamental-rights- report-2019_en.pdf

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Highlights the importance of inclusion for all the people living in the EU regardless of any physical, intellectual, psychosocial or mental impairments, and highlights that full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in all areas of life and society is crucial for the enjoyment of their fundamental rights;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Takes the view that the promotion of equality in the field of employment and occupation can be effective only if discrimination is comprehensively combated in all areas of life; highlights that reasonable accommodation, accessibility and universal design are crucial to combat discrimination against persons with disabilities;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Stresses that accessibility is a precondition for the enjoyment of fundamental rights for persons with disabilities; takes note that the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities highlighted accessibility as one of the key components to establishing disability-inclusive policies1a; calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt universal design standards and guidelines on the accessibility of environments, programmes, services and products; requests that accessibility standards are adopted in consultation with persons with disabilities and their representing organisations, since their expertise will be essential to the identification of accessibility barriers; _________________ 1a https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/P ages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=20764⟪I D=E

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3 b. Is concerned about the existence of significant barriers in accessing information and communications for persons with disabilities, particularly for those who are blind or deaf, people who have intellectual disabilities and persons on the autism spectrum; stresses in this regard that persons with disabilities should not be treated as a homogenous group; recalls that differences in individuals’ abilities to receive and impart information and to use information and communications technologies represent a knowledge divide that creates inequality; requests to promote the use of accessible and user friendly means, modes and formats of communication;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Encoura~~Urges the Council to unblock the negotiations on the proposed horizontal equality directive; which would allow protection against discrimination outside the area of employment and occupation through a horizontal approach;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Calls on the Commission for a cross-cutting, comprehensive review of Union law to ensure full compliance with the CRPD; underlines also, the need for an intersectional and holistic approach to prevent stigmatisation, discrimination, social exclusion and poverty that many persons with disabilities experience in a daily basis, which should place particular emphasis on the exclusion and marginalisation due to socio-economic factors and take into account the diversity of persons with disabilities; recalls the need to ensure the participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organisations in decision- making processes;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Regrets that pe~~ople~~rsons with disabilities continue to experience discrimination in various domains, that this has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and that all forms of discrimination are generally under- reported; notes with concern the lack of awareness of the victim’s rights and of the possibility of seeking redress;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8 a. Highlights that since persons with disabilities are not a homogenous group, some persons may face additional and specific barriers due to a combination between disability and other features such as sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion or belief, socio-economic status, nationality, complex needs, intersecting impairments, type of disabilities or place of living, which result in multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and segregation from society;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)

8 b. Is concerned about the fact that the risk of being subject to exploitation, violence and abuse is significantly higher for persons with disabilities; points out that the barriers persons with disabilities face in attempting to report their fundamental rights’ violations are frequently exacerbated, especially in cases when support is needed to communicate; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that adapted communication methods and information are put in place which will enable persons with disabilities to understand their rights and report cases of violence and harassment;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)

8 c. Underlines that no barriers may hinder the access of persons with disabilities to legal recourse; emphasises in this regard that persons with disabilities have to be guaranteed affordable, easy and safe access to justice by securing that their right to information and communication is accessible to them at each stage of the process, as well as to provide appropriate assistance to those people who experience difficulty in exercising their legal capacity; calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up efforts in this direction;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)

8 d. Stresses that according to the OSCE, the fear of persons with disabilities that they and their request will not be taken seriously by authorities is an important contributor to under-reporting;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)

8 e. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that authorities and practitioners, in particular lawyers, judges and law enforcement, are targeted in capacity-building efforts to ensure their understanding of the fundamental rights- based approach to disability;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 f (new)

8 f. Is concerned that the isolation that persons with disabilities may experience increases when they are scared of public spaces due to fear of verbal and physical harassment; highlights that the media can play an important role in disseminating information about persons with disabilities and in contributing to bring about a change for the better in the public’s attitude towards them;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 g (new)

8 g. Notes that the best way to raise awareness is for persons with disabilities to be fully included in mainstream society, by living in the community, following class in mainstream schools and being employed in mainstream jobs; stresses that this will educate society to recognise persons with disabilities as full members; urges the Commission and the Member States to launch awareness-raising campaigns in order to eradicate the existing stigma and prejudice against persons with disabilities, and to fight harassment and exploitation;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE

Diana RIBA I GINER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Urges the Member States to provide the necessary funding and support for organisations representing persons with disabilities, which play a key role in promoting their fundamental rights and emphasising the value of their participation in society;

2020/10/27
Committee: LIBE