Activities of Marina YANNAKOUDAKIS related to 2012/2255(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
(a) Encourages national authorities in this region to set up awareness raising programs on domestic violence in combination with the development of refuges for women who have or are presently experiencing domestic violence;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
(b) Calls on national authorities in this region to work together in creating a common front in combating trafficking in human beings;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
(c) Notes with disappointment that in some states in this region women entrepreneurs are frequently discriminated against when trying to secure loans or credit for their businesses, and still often face barriers based on gender stereotypes; Further to this, calls on states in this region to consider the creation of mentoring schemes and support programmes that can harness the advice and experience of entrepreneurial professionals;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
(d) Asks national authorities in this region to denounce hatred and violence on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
(e) Encourages national authorities in this region to support gender equality and promote this goal through education in schools and universities. Recognises that from a young age many girls are discouraged from pursuing school and university subjects perceived as inherently 'masculine', such as science, maths and technology; recommends introducing initial courses at school and to broaden the spectrum of possible subjects and careers open to girls, so that they are able to develop the knowledge base and full range of skills necessary for succeeding in any walk of life they may decide to choose;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Albanian Government to implement the legislation laying down a 30 % quota fsupport more women in political decision- making, ensuring that the law is applied as strictly as possible and that dissuasive penalties are imposed for non- compliance, especially with a view to the parliamentary elections in 2013;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonian Government to make gender-based harassment and sexual harassment criminal offences, to ensure that both parents are allowed to take parental leave or family leave in order to take care of sick relatives, and to afford better legal protection on the labour market for women who are pregnant or have just given birth;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy mechanism for dealing with complaints of gender discrimination does not function properly, calls on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonian Government to take measures to improve the handling of complaints;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes with concern the fragmented implementation of the action plans and strategies for gender equality and the lack of coordination of efforts; calls on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonian Government to increase the financial and human resources available to the Department for Gender Equality;