Activities of Chrysoula PALIADELI related to 2010/2041(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on the social integration of women belonging to ethnic minority groups PDF (172 KB) DOC (110 KB)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the existence of certain advertisements which promote either various types of violence or stereotypes of women as objects, humiliate women and debase their dignity; femininity is being transformed into a consumer item; the devaluation of its fundamental roles in society is being compounded by the commercialisation of human relations, resulting on a one-sidedly materialistic outlook; urges the Commission and the Member States to develop European awareness campaigns, particularly among adolescents and young people, against exploitation of the female body and dissemination of sexist messages;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that advertising and marketing often propagate the idea of perfection, which can haveimposes uniformity, sows the seeds of rivalry within the female population, promotes role models bearing no relation to reality and has a negative influence on the self-esteem and self-respect of women, men and young people; draws attention to the vulnerability of consumers to mimetism, which can lead to inappropriate behavioural attitudes, anxiety, harmful addictions (smoking, drugs), eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and a disturbance of mental equilibrium; calls on all advertisers to reconsider the promotion of extremely thin models (men or women) in order to avoid harmful messages about appearance, body imperfections, age and weight;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that reliable advertising, since the advertising of consumer goods is associated directly with to the press, radio and television media, of which it is an inseparable component, and indirectly with the film industry and television series in the form of product placement, reliable advertising and the promotion of healthy role models may have a positive influence on society’s perceptions of issues such as gender roles, body image and normality; encourages advertisers to be more constructive in their advertisements, in order to promote the positive role of women in society, at work, in the family and in public life;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas there is no definition for historically settled and newly established minorities, but differences are reported between them as well as differences among different groups of minorities; whereas the principles of equal opportunities and equal treatment based on mutual respect, understanding and acceptance should be a cornerstone of the EU’s integration policies for all its inhabitants regardless of their background,
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas a targeted approach to integrating women belonging to ethnic minorities is needed to avoid multiple discrimination, stereotyping, stigmatisation and ethnic segregation,
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas there is a wide range of instruments and policies available which are suitable for the integration of women belonging to ethnic minority groups, but there is an implementation gap at the national level and a lack of coordination at the European level,
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas in the majority of cases women belonging to ethnic minority groups and migrant groups face multiple discrimination and are more vulnerable to social exclusion and poverty than the women of the native population and minority group men,
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the lower socio-economic status of ethnic minority women has translatesd into their right to integrity being denied, lack of control over their own bodies and sexuality and access to health resources and rights, including reproductive and sexual health resources and rights,
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas social integration would benefit from increased and regular consultations of women belonging to ethnic minority groups at local, regional, national and European level,
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt measures that aim to avoid the de-skilling of women belonging to ethnic minorities by ensuring equal job opportunities according to their skills and qualifications; encourages in this regard to implement policies for migrant women ensuring prompt and clear procedures for recognition of diplomas, access to further education and diverse vocational course and free language courses;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the importance of role models in integration and supports the exchange of good practice; uencourages policy-makers at local, regional, national and European level to consult ethnic minority and migrant women’s organizations on policies and measures geared towards the social integration of ethnic minority and migrant women. Urges the Commission and the Member States to propose measures to promote the existence of intersocio-cultural mediators within the EU;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to consider widening EU funding opportunities from the European Social Fund and the European Integration Fund and giving them a more strategic focus in order to play a role in the integration and reintegration of women from ethnic minority groups in the labour market, in particular in times of economic crises urges the Commission to develop measures to make EU funding more available to migrant and ethnic minority women’s organizations;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU and its Member States in collaboration with NGOs to carry out awareness-raising campaigns to combat discriminatory cultural norms and tackle the prevalent sexist stereotypes and social stigmatisation which legitimise and perpetuate violence against women, and to ensure that there is no justification of violence on the grounds of customs, traditions or religious considerations;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that more intersectional research and indicators on the impact of discrimination and social exclusion on women belonging to ethnic minority communities on the territory of the EU is needed in order to inform targeted integration policies; encourages in this regard the Commission, especially DG Research, to fund such research projects;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that women from ethnic minority groups and immigrants, need access to health care information, access to legal information, access to justice, in different languages; stresses the importance of intercultural training for health care providers and legal aid services in partnership with ethnic minority women’s groups;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to take measures to ensure access to support services related to preventing or protecting women from gender based violencemale violence against women, including women’s shelters, of all women, regardless of their legal status, disability, sexual orientation, race, or ethnic origin, age or religion;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Insists on the active involvement of the European Institute for Gender Equality in implementing suitable new measures and policicollecting data and carrying out research on integration issues concerning ethnic minority women, consistently applying the principle of gender mainstreaming and promoting priorities in the area of social integration;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Insists on the active involvement of the European Institute for Gender Equality in implementing suitableto ensure the implementation of the principle of gender mainstreaming in measures and policies concerning ethnic minority women, consistently applying the principle of gender social integration; to take into account the multiple identities and situations of women, including ethnic mainstreaming and promoting priorities in the area of social integrationority and migrant women, in its activities and to systematically consult and involve ethnic minority women’s organisations in this work;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Points out to the crucial role of national equality bodies in providing support and assistance to victims of discrimination and, in informing them about their rights and obligations; calls on the Member States to ensure the efficiency and guarantee the independence of national equality bodies as well as to provide them with sufficient financial and human resources for each ground of discrimination as well as multiple discrimination; calls on the National Equality Bodies to develop tools and trainings on multiple discrimination, including on the specific situation of ethnic minority women;