Activities of Pier Antonio PANZERI related to 2016/2219(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (debate) IT
Amendments (29)
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 b (new)
Citation 30 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 10 October 2013 on caste-based discrimination1a, the report of 28 January 2016 on minorities and caste-based discrimination by the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues2a, __________________ 1a Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0420. 2a http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC /RegularSessions/Session31/Documents/A _HRC_31_56_en.doc
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses its serious concern at the numerous, ever-increasing attempts made to shrink the space of civil society and human rights defenders, and the growing number of repressive laws adopted throughout the world, including under the pretext of combating terrorism (through the introduction of counter-terrorism laws); notably, underlines the need for urgent action to address all human rights violations in the post-coup attempt in Turkey, including arbitrary detentions, unfair trials, and allegations of torture under detention;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the EU to denounce, systematically and unequivocally, the killings 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; reiterates the importance of the EIDHR in providing urgent direct financial and material support for human rights defenders at risk and the emergency fund that allows the EU Delegations to give direct ad-hoc grants to Human Rights Defenders whose life is under imminent threat;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call for systematic and comprehensive reporting on steps taken in response to resolutions adopted by Parliament on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law; in this regard welcomes the follow-up made by the EEAS within the Subcommittee on Human Rights on resolutions concerning debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 255 #
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; commends the EUSR for his work, which has enhanced the consistency, effectiveness, and visibility of the EU's promotion and protection of human rights around the world;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the EUSR to continue to consult systematically with civil society, including with local civil society organisations, ahead of, during and after - his visits to third countries; fully supports the EUSR's focus on the promotion and protection of open space for civil society and human rights defenders as a key priority during his mandate;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the nomination of human rights and/or gender focal points in all EU Delegations and recalls its recommendation to the VP/HR and the EEAS to develop clear operational guidelines as to the role of human rights focal points; insists that the work of human rights focal points should be equally supported by Member States' diplomatic staff; requests that the work of the human rights focal points be independent and free of political interference and harassment from national authorities of third countries, especially in their contacts with human rights activists and civil society; insists on the importance of training all EU Delegations staff on the content of the EU Guidelines on Human rights;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 c (new)
Paragraph 34 c (new)
34c. Calls on the EU and its Member States to ratify and implement the International Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Members of their Families;
Amendment 420 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Reiterates its call on the EU to ensure that all migration cooperation and readmission agreements with non-EU states comply with international human rights, refugee law and international maritime law; requests the EU to participate actively in the debate on the term "climate refugee", including its possible legal definition in international law or in any legally binding international agreements;
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Reiterates its strong call for the systematic introduction of human rights clauses in all international agreements, including trade and investment agreements concluded and to be concluded, between the EU and third countries;
Amendment 506 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 d (new)
Paragraph 50 d (new)
50d. Welcomes the initiative for a regulation setting up a system of supply chain due diligence for responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict- affected areas;
Amendment 530 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Stresses the importance of not undermining the acquis of the Beijing Platform for Action regarding access to education and health as a basic human right, and the protection of sexual and reproductive rights, and to ensure that all necessary safe medical assistance is provided to female war rape victims – including abortion, as foreseen under international humanitarian law; points out that family planning, maternal health, easy access to contraception and safe abortionthe full range of sexual and reproductive health services are important elements in saving women’s lives, and highlights the need to place these policies at the core of development cooperation with third countries; requests that 28 September be made an UN official international day of action for access to safe and legal abortion;
Amendment 542 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Is deeply concerned about human rights violations affecting women and girls in refugee camps, including reported cases of sexual violence and unequal treatment of women and girls vis-à-vis men; stresses the need for women and children abused in conflicts to have access to health and psychological care, in line with international law; asks the EEAS to push for stricter rules and good practices in third countries; stresses the need for continuity in the education of girls in refugee camps, in conflict areas and in areas affected by extreme poverty and environmental extreme areas such as drought and floods;
Amendment 548 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Welcomes the adoption, and supports the implementation, of the UN Security Council’s recent Resolution 2242 making women a central component in all efforts to address global challenges and calling for additional efforts to integrate the women, peace and security agenda in all the different dimensions of peacekeeping; stresses the importance of women’s equal, full and active participation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in the peace negotiation and peace-building process; recommends a quota system be introduced in order to provide a way of promoting women's participation at all political levels;
Amendment 559 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 b (new)
Paragraph 62 b (new)
62b. Highlights the serious issue of not- registered children born away from their parents' home country and calls on the EU to raise the issue in all political dialogues with third countries;
Amendment 575 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. Firmly condemns the recent increase in discriminatory laws and acts of violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity; condemns that 73 countries still criminalise homosexuality, including 13 which provide for the death penalty (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Somalia, Mauritania, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Yemen, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Qatar, Iran and the Maldives as well as in Daesh (ISIS/ISIL)-held territories in Iraq and Syria), and that 20 countries still criminalise transgender identities; expresses strong concern on so- called 'propaganda laws', which seek to limit the freedom of expression and assembly of LGBTI people, and those who support their rights; notes that 17 states have such laws and calls on these states to withdraw these provisions;
Amendment 600 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66
Paragraph 66
66. Encourages the EU institutions and the Member States to contribute further to reflections on the recognition of same-sex marriage or same-sex civil union as a political, social and human and civil rights issue; welcomes that an increasing number of countries respect the right to found a family through marriage, civil partnership and adoption without discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to elaborate proposals for the mutual recognition of these unions and of same-sex families across the EU so as to ensure equal treatment with regard to work, free movement, taxation and social security, protecting the incomes of families and children;
Amendment 609 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67
Paragraph 67
67. Is concerned that indigenous people are still in particular danger of being discriminated against, and are especially vulnerable to political, economic, environmental and labour-related changes and disturbances; notes that most live below the poverty threshold and have little or no access to political representation and decision-making; is particularly concerned about reported widespread and growing land-grabbing, forced displacement and human rights abuses; deeply regrets that in some areas of West Africa individuals affected by mental disorders are chained to trees in forests or abandoned in the streets, these being widespread practices approved by local communities;
Amendment 619 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67 h (new)
Paragraph 67 h (new)
67h. Calls on the EU to strengthen and accelerate its work to eradicate all forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on caste, and to enhance EU public diplomacy on this topic;
Amendment 620 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 17 c (new)
Subheading 17 c (new)
Rights of persons affected by caste discrimination
Amendment 621 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67 i (new)
Paragraph 67 i (new)
67i. Condemns the continuing human rights violations committed against people suffering from caste hierarchies and caste-based discrimination, including the denial of equality and of access to the legal system and to employment, continued segregation and caste-induced barriers to the achievement of basic human rights and development;
Amendment 723 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80 b (new)
Paragraph 80 b (new)
80b. Encourages the EU Delegations and the Member States' diplomatic staff to continue to actively support human rights defenders, by systematically monitoring trials, visiting detained HRDs and issuing statements on individual cases, where appropriate;
Amendment 732 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 22
Subheading 22
Freedom of expression online and offline
Amendment 733 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82 a (new)
Paragraph 82 a (new)
82a. Stresses the role of freedom of expression, media independence and pluralism as fundamental elements towards democracy and to empower citizens as well as civil society to ensure transparency and accountability in the public sector;
Amendment 768 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89 c (new)
Paragraph 89 c (new)
89c. Is deeply concerned that anti- terrorism legislation has been used by many governments to target political opponents and crackdown on dissidents;
Amendment 848 #
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 fairobserving elections is only one dimension, and stress of a longer and broader cycle; reiterates that political transition and democratisation need to becan only be sustainable and successful when combined with respect for human rights, the promotion of justice, transparency, accountability, reconciliation, the rule of law and the establishment of democratic institutions;
Amendment 858 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111
Paragraph 111
111. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue providing full support to on-going democratic processes in third countries, as well as political dialogues between ruling and opposition parties, civil societies and social movements; insists on the importance of consistently following up on the reports and recommendations of election observation missions by using them as part of the EU’s engagement in support of democracy support, and as part of the human-rights country strategies for the countries concerned; requests a mandate for the chief observer to exercise a special role incalls for closer coordination and cooperation between the European Parliament and the Commission / EEAS to ensure a follow- up monitoring of the implementation of these recommendations with the support of Parliament’s standing bodi, as well as the use of targeted financial and technical assistance the EU could offer; calls on the Commission to provide global assessment on electoral monitoring processes;
Amendment 860 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111 a (new)
Paragraph 111 a (new)
Amendment 865 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 112
Paragraph 112
112. Calls on the EU to continue to work for the definition of best practices in this area, including in the context of conflict prevention measures and mediation, mediation and facilitation of dialogue, in order to develop a coherent, flexible and credible EU approach;