Activities of Silvia COSTA related to 2015/2139(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
The role of intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and education in promoting EU fundamental values (debate) IT
The role of intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and education in promoting EU fundamental values (debate) IT
Amendments (7)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination through education, adopted at the informal meeting of EU education ministers on 17 March 2015 in Paris (8496/15),
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Argues that a European Union approach should seek to promote a common understanding of the issues by bringing together European and national politicians, local and regional authorities, Churches and religious associations and communities, civil society organisations and academics;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Advocates that fostering an intercultural and interfaith approach in the educational field is needed in order to address and promote multiculturalism, integration and social cohesionsocial inclusion and cohesion, including through exchange and mobility programmes for all;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for greater prominence to be given to interfaith dialogue as a component of intercultural dialogue and a precondition for peace;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that interfaith dialogue should focus on the dignity of the individual and on the need to uphold human rights around the world (with particular reference to freedom of thought, conscience and religion and to religious minorities’ right to protection);
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the importance of both formal, non-formal and informal learning, as well as volunteering, to promote self- development focusing on cognitive and non-cognitive skills, critical thinking, media literacy and intercultural skills; capacity to deal with different opinions, media literacy, intercultural skills and language learning as well as social and civic competences including learning about cultural heritage as a tool to address contemporary challenges through sensitive interpretation;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to prevent extremism and marginalisation through community cohesion measures, involving a broad range of actors such as urban planners, social workers, community and faith leaders, educators, family support organisations and health professionals, with the objectives of countering extremism and fostering community cohesion;