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Activities of Anna ZÁBORSKÁ related to 2010/2070(INI)

Plenary speeches (3)

Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/2070(INI)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/2070(INI)
Health care systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Health (short presentation)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/2070(INI)

Amendments (8)

Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that women have the right to exercise full control over matters relating to their reproductive health, as regards procreation, contraception, abortion or sexually transmitted diseaseshealth, in accordance with Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and particularly to primary health care, including the protection of mothers and infants, as defined by the World Health Organization (56th World Health Assembly, A56/27, provisional agenda item 14.18, 24 April 2003, ‘International Conference on Primary Health Care, Alma Ata: twenty- fifth anniversary’, Report by the Secretariat); points to the fact that they are still subject to genital mutilation and extreme violence, while rape remains a weapon of war;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that women have the right to exercise full control over matters relating to their reproductive health, as regards procreation, contraception, abortion or sexually transmitted diseasesafe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of fertility regulation and access to appropriate health care services that will enable them to go safely through pregnancy and provide couples with the best chance of having a healthy infant (see WHO definition); points out, in this context, the need to promote natural methods, having regard to widespread cultural traditions; points to the fact that theywomen are still subject to genital mutilation and extreme violence, while rape remains a weapon of war;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned that privatenon-governmental organisations receiving European funding and providing health care services for African populations may, under the influence of religious movements, restrict certain types of reproductive health care and preventive treatment;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Points out that, under paragraph 8.25 of the Programme of Action of the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the relevant international instruments in force, in no case should abortion be promoted as a method of family planning, and any measures or changes related to abortion within the health system can only be determined at the national or local level according to the national legislative process;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Draws attention to Chapter II, paragraph 9 of the Beijing Platform for Action, stating: ‘While the significance of national and regional particularities and various historical, cultural and religious backgrounds must be borne in mind, it is the duty of States, regardless of their political, economic and cultural systems, to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms. The implementation of this Platform, including through national laws and the formulation of strategies, policies, programmes and development priorities, is the sovereign responsibility of each State, in conformity with all human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the significance of and full respect for various religious and ethical values, cultural backgrounds and philosophical convictions of individuals and their communities should contribute to the full enjoyment by women of their human rights in order to achieve equality, development and peace’;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Notes that natural methods of family planning exist and are scientifically proven to be effective; calls on the Commission, therefore, not to refuse financing from European funds for the purpose of offering a wider range of approaches more specifically tailored to the needs of the target communities;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission to ensure that European policies on reproductive health, including natural methods of family planning, are properly promoted among all associations receiving European funds;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Welcomes the unwavering commitment of faith-based NGOs and their tireless support for healthcare systems in Africa and throughout the world;
2010/07/15
Committee: DEVE