Activities of Michael CASHMAN related to 2012/2145(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2011 and the European Union’s policy on the matter
Amendments (5)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the fact that the EU should use its soft power and further promote and consolidate the values of freedom, democracy, development, respect for human rights, and the principles of the rule of law and good governance upon which it is founded, through political dialogue and cooperation with third countries;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Urges the EU to maintain and honour its role as a leading defender of human rights in the world, by the effective, consistent and considered use of all available instruments for the promotion and protection of human rights and the effectiveness of our development aid policy;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that building legitimate democratic foundations and civil society is a long-term process requiring interlocal, national, regional and international support;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance of binding and non-negotiable human rights clauses and effective dispute mechanisms in tradeall policies, partnerships and trade agreements between the EU and third countries;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Insists that the political dialogue on Human Rights between the EU and third countries must cover a more inclusive and comprehensive definition of non- discrimination, inter alia on the basis of religion or belief, sex, racial or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity;