12 Amendments of Barbara MATERA related to 2011/0344(COD)
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The European Union is founded on the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, respect for women’s rights, equality between men and women and non-discrimination, principles which are common to the Member States. Every citizen of the Union has the rights provided for in the Treaty. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty became legally binding across the Union, reflects the fundamental rights and freedoms to which persons are entitled in the Union. Those rights should be promoted and respected if they are to become a reality. The full enjoyment of those rights should be guaranteed and any obstacles should be dismantled.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) VAll forms of violence against women in all its forms constitutes a serious violation of fundamental rights and a serious health scourge. Such violence is present throughout the Union and coordinated action is necessary in order to address it. Taking action to combat violence against women contributes to the promotion of. This scourge has serious repercussions, and not just on victims’ physical and mental health, but also on society as a whole because inequality between men and women is expressed here in its cruellest and most distressing form. Violence against women is present throughout the Union. Combating it requires a strong political will and coordinated action in all the Member States and should be tackled through the more global approach of an EU policy to promote the empowerment of women and equality between women and men.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Treaty requires the Union to promote the protection of the rights of the child pursuant to Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union, while combating discrimination. Children are vulnerable, in particular in a situation of poverty, social exclusion, disability or specific situations putting them at risk. Action should be taken to promote the rights of the child and contribute to the protection of children from harm and violence, which pose a danger to their physical or mental health. Special attention should be paid to the situation of young girls and their living conditions as they are particularly vulnerable.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Communication from the Commission on Europe 2020 sets out a strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Supporting and promoting the rights of persons within the Union, promoting equality between men and women and the empowerment of women, tackling discrimination and inequalities and promoting citizenship contribute to the promotion of the specific objectives and flagship initiatives of the Europe 2020 Strategy.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to promote equality between men and women and the empowerment of women;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to enhance the respect of the rights of the childsure that the rights of the child are respected, keeping in mind that young girls are particularly vulnerable;
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The indicators and quantitative data used to assess achievement of the objectives of this Regulation shall be broken down by gender.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) enhancing public awareness and knowledge of Union law and policies, with a view in particular to strengthening citizens’ knowledge of their rights and empowering them to act thereupon, notably as regards equality between men and women and non-discrimination;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Aanalytical activities, such as collection of data and statistics; development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, indicators or benchmarks, with data and information broken down by gender; studies, researches, analyses and surveys; evaluations and impact assessments; elaboration and publication of guides, reports and educational material; monitoring and assessment of the transposition and application of Union legislation and of the implementation of Union policies; workshops, seminars, experts meetings, conferences, which shall include a global, cross-cutting gender approach;
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Training activities, such as staff exchanges, workshops, seminars, train-the- trainers events, development of online/other training modules, taking care to ensure that these include a global, cross-cutting gender dimension providing training in equality between men and women and in non-discrimination; care shall also be taken to ensure that the training and skills-building activities help empower women through training courses, workshops, seminars, information sessions, training modules and other specific informative methods all aimed at women;
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Mutual learning, cooperation, awareness raising and dissemination activities, such as identification of, and exchanges on, good practices, innovative approaches and experiences, organisation of peer review and mutual learning; organisation of conferences and seminars; organisation of awareness-raising and information campaigns, media campaigns and events, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union; compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the Programme; development, operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies. Care should be taken to ensure that these activities include a global, cross-cutting gender approach which focuses on promoting equality between men and women, non- discrimination and the empowerment of women;
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Care shall be taken to include a global, cross-cutting gender approach in the interim evaluation report and the ex- post evaluation report and to base the evaluation’s conclusions on indicators and data that are broken down by gender and gender specific.