2 Amendments of Viorica DĂNCILĂ related to 2015/2220(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas achieving a common understanding of democracy, the rule of law and the rights of women is an essential precondition for closer cooperation between the EU and the five countries of Central Asia in areas of mutual interest; whereas, where discrimination occurs regarding access to education, healthcare and economic and cultural opportunities, the overall situation of women in the region remains more of less precarious and deeply worrying;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that despite all five Central Asian countries ratifying the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, significant inequalities between men and women still exist in Central Asia; is concerned that 29% of women in the region are victims of physical or sexual violence; reiterates that the support given by the European Union must include specific measures to eradicate discrimination against women so as to consolidate respect for human rights and the rule of law;