Activities of Michael CASHMAN related to 2012/2062(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the review of the EU’s human rights strategy
Amendments (4)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 1
Section 1 – paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that the universal human rights and freedoms as stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights apply to every human being, regardless of any circumstance or situation, custom or religionreligion or belief, sex, racial or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 8
Section 1 – paragraph 8
8. Recalls that democracy and the rule of law are prerequisites for, but not identical to, the fulfilment of human rights; calls on the EU to support the establishment of democratic and human rights-based ideals throughout society, especially with a view to promoting gender equality and , children's rights and the rights of persons belonging to minorities;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Insists that enforceable and non- negotiable human rights clauses are included in all agreements concluded by the European Union with third countries;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 9
Section 1 – paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that the new EU Special Representative for Human Rights must take the development aspect as a basis for all efforts and expects a close collaboration with the European Parliament and its relevant committees on this issue;