24 Amendments of Barbara MATERA related to 2011/0406(COD)
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The fight against poverty, extreme poverty and social exclusion, while recognising that women, children and older people are particularly vulnerable, remains the primary objective of the development policy of the European Union, as laid down in Title V, Chapter 1 of the Treaty on European Union and Title III, Chapter 1 of Part Five of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), or other objectives accepted by the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union is founded on the values and principles of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equalitygender equality, non- discrimination, and solidarity and respect for the principles of the UN Charter and international law. It seeks to develop and consolidate commitment to these values in partner countries and regions through dialogue and cooperation.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union'’s policy and international action for development cooperation are guided by the MDGs, such as the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, the promotion of gender equality, the reduction of maternal and infant mortality, including any subsequent modifications thereto, and by the development objectives and principles approved by the Union and its Member States, including in the context of their cooperation within the United Nations (UN) and other competent international organisations in the field of development cooperation.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Union should promote a comprehensive approach in response to crisis and disaster and to conflict-affected and fragile situations, including those of transition. This should include, whenever necessary, a cross-cutting gender dimension that not only addresses the particular vulnerability of women and girls but also promotes the image of women as agents of social change who possess valuable resources and capacities that are able to influence and steer the process of pacification, stabilisation, reconstruction and development. This should also in particular build on the conclusions on Security and Development on an EU response to situations of fragility on conflict prevention as well as any relevant subsequent conclusions. This should provide the necessary mix of approaches, responses and instruments in particular by ensuring an appropriate balance between the security-oriented, development and humanitarian approaches, and by linking short-term reaction with the long term support.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Union assistance should focus where it has more impact, having regard to its capacity to act on a global scale and respond to global challenges such as poverty eradication, sustainable and inclusive development and worldwide promotion of democracy, good governance, human rights and the rule of lawthe rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, women’s rights, gender equality, non- discrimination, its long-term and predictable commitment to development assistance and its role in coordinating with its Member States. To ensure such impact, the principle of differentiation should be applied not only at the level of funds allocation, but also at the level of programming, to ensure that bilateral development cooperation targets partner countries most in need, including fragile states and states with high vulnerability, and with limited capacity to have access to other sources of financing for supporting their own development, having regard to the potential impact of the Union assistance in partner countries. As a consequence, bilateral programming would target such countries, pursuant to the application of objective criteria based on the needs and capacities of these countries, as well as the impact of EU assistance.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) thematic programmes to address global public goods and challenges and support civil society organisations and local authoritieslocal authorities and local civil society groups, especially women’s associations and gender equality associations, in countries, territories and regions eligible for Union funding under geographic programmes, in accordance with Annex I of this Regulation, Regulation (EU) No [.../…] of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument, and Council Decision [2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community], and in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries signatories to the ACP-–EU Partnership Agreement signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000;
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the primary objective of cooperation under this Regulation shall be the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty, extreme poverty and social exclusion, while recognising that women, children and older people are particularly vulnerable;
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) while promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment through the promotion of women’s rights and the principle of non-discrimination;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Union seeks to promote, develop and consolidate the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, women’s rights and the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation with partner countries and regions.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The following cross-cutting issues shall be mainstreamed in all programmes: the promotion of human rights, gender equality, women empowerment, non- discrimination, democracy, good governance, the rights of the child and indigenous peoples'’ rights, social inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities, environmental sustainability including addressing climate change and combating HIV/AIDS, while stressing the importance of looking at these issues from the perspective that women, children and older people can be particularly vulnerable.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The following cross-cutting issues shall be mainstreamed in all programmes: the promotion of human rights, gender equality, women empowerment, improvement of working conditions, promotion of a better work-life balance, access to highly qualified positions via equal access training courses and equal pay at work, non- discrimination, democracy, good governance, the rights of the child and indigenous peoples'’ rights, social inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities, environmental sustainability including addressing climate change and combating HIV/AIDS.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Particular attention shall be given to strengthening the rule of law, improving access to justice and supporting civil society, trade and sustainable development, access to ICTs, health and food security, as well as promoting dialogue, participation and reconciliation, and institution-building, while recognising the added value of adopting the gender perspective and promoting the role of women as equal agents of social change.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall seek regular exchanges of information with civil society, especially local groups, women’s organisations and organisations dealing with matters concerning women’s empowerment, gender equality and non- discrimination.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of Union assistance under the programme ‘Global public goods and challenges’ shall be to support actions in areas such as the environment and climate change, sustainable energy, human development, food security, and migration and asylum. Any future actions that are taken within this framework shall adopt the gender perspective and promote non- discrimination.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of the programme on civil society organisations and local authorities in development shall be to finance initiatives in the area of development by or for civil society organisations, especially local groups and women’s organisations and organisations dealing with gender equality, women’s empowerment and non- discrimination, and local authorities originating from partner countries, the Union, candidate countries and potential candidates.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The Union and its Member States shall consult each other, and other donors and development actors including representatives of civil society, including local groups and women’s organisations, and organisations dealing with matters of gender equality, women’s empowerment and non-discrimination, and regional and local authorities, at an early stage of the programming process in order to promote complementarity and consistency among their cooperation activities. This consultation may lead to joint programming between the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The European Commission should adopt rigid compliance criteria linked to the respecting of fundamental rights and in particular the rights of women when assessing and allocating funds for cooperation and development.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Strategy papers should include, whenever necessary, a cross-cutting approach on gender and non-discrimination during the stages of development, implementation and evaluation.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Strategy papers may be reviewed at their mid-term, or ad hoc if necessary, in accordance, as appropriate, with the principles and procedures laid down in the partnership and cooperation agreements concluded with the partner countries and regions. These reviews should include a gender dimension for the purposes of non-discrimination and respect the breakdown by gender of information and data.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for Union financing, the specific objectives, the expected results, the performance indicators, while respecting the breakdown by gender of data and information, and the indicative financial allocation, both overall and per priority area. Where appropriate, this allocation may be given in the form of a range and/or some funds may be left unallocated.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Pursuant to the principle of mutual accountability in the pursuit and fulfilment of agreed objectives, including those referring to good governance, democracy and, the rule of law, respect for human rights and to the rufundamental freedoms, women’s rights and the principles of lawgender equality and non-discrimination, indicative allocations may be increased or decreased as a result of reviews, particularly in the light of special needs such as those resulting from a crisis, post- crisis or fragility situation, or where performance has been exceptional or unsatisfactory, while taking into account the gender approach.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
When drawing up the programming documents for countries in crisis, post- crisis or fragile situations, it is vital to take into account the implications for the situation of women and girls because they are the main victims of atrocities and crimes such as violence and sexual abuse.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Proper attention should be given to conflict prevention, state and peace building, post- conflict reconciliation and reconstruction measures. It is therefore vital to include women so that they can benefit from equal participation in negotiations and initiatives aimed at the pacification, stabilisation and reconstruction of countries and institutions. It is therefore essential to complement the image of women as vulnerable victims with an image of women as a highly differentiated group of social actors who possess valuable resources and capacities, who have their own priorities, and who can influence and steer the process of conflict resolution. Moreover, it is important to stress that the understanding of the role of women in post-war societies and of their contributions to post-war reconstruction must entail a global approach to promoting the key role of education in the empowerment of women and girls, in order to combat stereotypes and to change mentalities.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In cases of crises, post crisis and fragility situations or threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights or, fundamental freedoms or women’s rights requiring a swift response by the Union, the urgency procedure provided for in Article 15(4) of the Common Implementing Regulation may be used to modify the document referred to in Article 11 following an ad hoc review of the country'’s or region'’s cooperation strategy.