### 35. emphasises that the global nature of the covid-19 pandemic requires a global response; highlights the vulnerable position of women and girls in many parts of the world in relation to covid-19 , such as access to healthcare , including srhr , vulnerability to violence , including fgm and child marriage , employment status , access to education and extreme poverty and hunger; underlines the importance of supporting women’s rights defenders and women’s rights organisations; ### 35. emphasises that the global nature of the covid-19 pandemic requires a global response; highlights the vulnerable position of women and girls in many parts of the world in relation to covid-19 , such as access to healthcare , vulnerability to violence , including fgm and child marriage , employment status , access to education and extreme poverty and hunger; underlines the importance of supporting women’s rights defenders and women’s rights organisations;


### 36. welcomes the team europe package put forward by the commission and stresses the need for a gender-sensitive approach in the allocation of these funds; ### deleted


### — having regard to the proposal for a council decision of 4 march 2016 on the conclusion , by the european union , of the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (com(2016)0109) , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 13 february 2019 on experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the eu11 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 28 november 2019 on the eu’s accession to the istanbul convention and other measures to combat gender-based violence12 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the study by professor sabine oertelt-prigione entitled ‘the impact of sex and gender in the covid-19 pandemic’ , published on 27 may 2020 , ### deleted


### a. whereas the covid-19 crisis and its consequences have clear gender perspectives; ### a. whereas the covid-19 crisis and its consequences clearly affect men and women , and do so differently;


### a. whereas the covid-19 crisis and its consequences have clear gender perspectives; ### a. whereas the covid-19 crisis and its consequences have clear gender perspectives; whereas it is not a gender-specific issue because it is a virus that affects men and women equally;


### b. whereas covid-19 affects different groups in society in different ways and to varying degrees; ### b. whereas covid-19 affects different groups in society , including both men and women , in different ways and to varying degrees;


### b. whereas covid-19 affects different groups in society in different ways and to varying degrees; ### b. whereas covid-19 can affect different groups in society in different ways and to varying degrees;


### c. whereas official mortality figures show that men have a higher death rate from the virus , while women are more at risk of contracting the virus due to their disproportionately high representation among frontline workers; ### c. whereas official mortality figures show that men have a higher death rate from the virus;


### e. whereas reports from member states during the confinement period revealed a worrying increase in domestic violence; ### e. whereas reports from member states show that it is essential to carry out rigorous analyses that provide reliable data on the rates of domestic violence against both men and women;


### f. whereas a majority of frontline workers in the current crisis are women , including 76% of healthcare workers (doctors , nurses , midwives , staff in residential care homes) , 82% of cashiers , 93% of childcare workers and teachers , 95% of domestic cleaners and helpers , and 86% of personal care workers25 in the eu; ### f. whereas a majority of workers in the current crisis are exposed to the virus;


### g. whereas in many essential sectors the work that women do is poorly paid; whereas horizontal and vertical labour market segregation in the eu is still significant , with women overrepresented in less profitable sectors; ### g. whereas in many essential sectors the work that both women and men do should be properly paid , based on their merits and equal access to the labour market;


### h. whereas women are more likely to be in temporary , part-time and precarious employment than men (26.5% compared to 15.1% of men26) , and have therefore been significantly impacted by job losses and furloughing; ### deleted


### i. whereas covid-19 has exposed a long-standing problem in care provision in the eu; ### i. whereas covid-19 has exposed the fact that care provision across the eu member states was not prepared in the same way to tackle a pandemic of this magnitude;


### j. whereas the closure of schools and workplaces has increased non-paid work within the home for women; whereas women usually spend 13 hours more each week than men on unpaid care and housework27; whereas the covid-19 crisis has been an opportunity for men to become more involved in care responsibilities; ### j. whereas the closure of schools and workplaces has meant that both men and women have had to spend more time at home , looking after each and every one of their children’s needs in terms of their education , sustenance and upbringing , and this cannot , and should not , ever be quantified as it is part of the freely given gift of generosity and love within the family;


### j. whereas the closure of schools and workplaces has increased non-paid work within the home for women; whereas women usually spend 13 hours more each week than men on unpaid care and housework27; whereas the covid-19 crisis has been an opportunity for men to become more involved in care responsibilities; ### j. whereas the closure of schools and workplaces has increased non-paid work within the home; whereas women usually spend 13 hours more each week than men on unpaid care and housework27; whereas the covid-19 crisis has been an opportunity for men to become more involved in care responsibilities;


### k. whereas a disproportionate and extreme burden has been placed on single parents; ### k. whereas a disproportionate and extreme burden has been placed on parents because of a lack of competence and foresight in many cases on the part of governments;


### l. whereas certain sectors of society such as older women , women with disabilities , roma women , lgbtqi+ women and refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to the virus or its consequences; ### deleted


### l. whereas certain sectors of society such as older women , women with disabilities , roma women , lgbtqi+ women and refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to the virus or its consequences; ### l. whereas certain sectors of society such as older women , women with disabilities , roma women , women raising children alone and refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to the virus or its consequences;


### m. whereas covid-19 is a global pandemic affecting every country in the world; ### m. whereas covid-19 is a global pandemic affecting every country in the world; whereas over 47 million women and girls worldwide may have fallen beneath the poverty threshold as a result of the pandemic1;


### o. whereas women should also be taken into account and play an active role in the recovery phase; ### o. whereas all of society must be taken into account and play an active role in the recovery phase;


### p. whereas the essential actions identified herein will build resilience and preparedness for future crises; ### deleted


### 1. stresses the need for a gender-sensitive approach in relation to all relevant aspects of the response to the covid-19 crisis; ### 1. stresses the need for a broad approach in relation to all relevant aspects of the response to the covid-19 crisis;


### 1. stresses the need for a gender-sensitive approach in relation to all relevant aspects of the response to the covid-19 crisis; ### 1. stresses the need for a gender-sensitive approach in relation to relevant aspects of the response to the covid-19 crisis;


### 3. urges the commission to examine the prevalence of the virus among frontline workers , particularly the female and minority ethnic populations in view of their disproportionately high representation among frontline workers; urges the commission and the member states to respond with appropriate action to bolster their safety at work , including framework directive 89/391/eec28 and directive 92/85/eec29; ### 3. urges the commission to examine the prevalence of the virus among more vulnerable workers and sectors;


### 5. emphasises that women must be part of the decision-making process in enacting and lifting measures in crises , as well as in the design , adoption and implementation of recovery plans , so that their specific needs and circumstances are fully and appropriately taken into account; ### 5. emphasises that both women and men must be part of the decision-making process in enacting and lifting measures in crises , as well as in the design , adoption and implementation of recovery plans , so that their specific needs and circumstances are fully and appropriately taken into account;


### 6. calls on the commission to monitor and respond to disinformation or regressive initiatives in the member states related to women’s rights and gender equality during the covid-19 crisis and post-crisis period as matters of democracy and fundamental rights; ### 6. calls on the member states , in accordance with their national laws , to monitor and respond to disinformation or regressive initiatives in the member states related to women’s rights and gender equality during the covid-19 crisis and post-crisis period as matters of democracy and fundamental rights;


### 6. calls on the commission to monitor and respond to disinformation or regressive initiatives in the member states related to women’s rights and gender equality during the covid-19 crisis and post-crisis period as matters of democracy and fundamental rights; ### 6. calls on the commission to monitor and respond to disinformation or regressive initiatives in the member states related to the covid-19 crisis and post-crisis period as matters of democracy and fundamental rights;


### 9. underlines the need for the member states to protect access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr); emphasises the importance of safeguarding the supply chain of products essential to srhr; ### deleted


### 9. underlines the need for the member states to protect access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr); emphasises the importance of safeguarding the supply chain of products essential to srhr; ### 9. underlines the need for the member states to protect access to maternity care;


### 11. calls on the member states to boost mental health support initiatives during and after this crisis , in view of the stress , anxiety and loneliness brought on by lockdown , as well as of economic concerns and domestic violence , taking into account the differential impact on women and men; ### 11. calls on the member states to boost mental health support initiatives during and after this crisis , in view of the stress , anxiety and loneliness brought on by lockdown , as well as of economic concerns and domestic violence , and the tensions caused by living with other people in a confined environment;


### 12. urges the member states to analyse the increase in domestic violence as a result of covid-19 and to take account of it in response plans , as well as for future emergencies , with particular attention to exemptions to confinement rules , the preservation of safe access to shelters or alternative accommodation with sufficient capacity , police and justice services , emergency courts for the issuing of appropriate restraining and/or protection orders , online services , as well as emergency funding to support services , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society organisations (csos); invites the member states to share national innovations in addressing domestic violence; ### 12. urges the member states to analyse the increase in interpersonal and domestic violence as a result of covid-19 and to take account of it in response plans , as well as for future emergencies , with particular attention to exemptions to confinement rules , the preservation of safe access to shelters or alternative accommodation with sufficient capacity , police and justice services , emergency courts for the issuing of appropriate restraining and/or protection orders , online services , as well as emergency funding to support services , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society organisations (csos); invites the member states to share national innovations in addressing domestic violence;


### 13. calls on the commission to promote awareness-raising , information and advocacy campaigns tackling domestic and gender-based violence , particularly in relation to newly created prevention measures and flexible emergency warning systems , in order to encourage reporting; ### 13. calls on the commission to promote awareness-raising , information and advocacy campaigns tackling domestic and gender-based violence , particularly in relation to prevention measures and flexible emergency warning systems;


### 13. calls on the commission to promote awareness-raising , information and advocacy campaigns tackling domestic and gender-based violence , particularly in relation to newly created prevention measures and flexible emergency warning systems , in order to encourage reporting; ### 13. calls on the commission to promote awareness-raising , information and advocacy campaigns tackling domestic and interpersonal violence , particularly in relation to newly created prevention measures and flexible emergency warning systems , in order to encourage reporting;


### 14. calls on the council to urgently conclude the eu ratification of the istanbul convention on the basis of a broad accession without any limitations , and to advocate its ratification by all the member states; ### deleted


### 15. calls on the commission to add violence against women to the list of criminal offences in the eu , and to propose a directive to tackle gender-based violence so as to put in place a strong legal framework , to coordinate the sharing of best practices between the member states , to promote accurate data collection , to assess the impact of covid-19 on the provision of key services to victims , and for sufficient funds to meet the daphne specific objective and other related programmes taking into account current needs; ### 15. calls on the commission to respect the legal frameworks of each nation in the defence of rights and freedoms , particularly with regard to interpersonal violence;


### 15. calls on the commission to add violence against women to the list of criminal offences in the eu , and to propose a directive to tackle gender-based violence so as to put in place a strong legal framework , to coordinate the sharing of best practices between the member states , to promote accurate data collection , to assess the impact of covid-19 on the provision of key services to victims , and for sufficient funds to meet the daphne specific objective and other related programmes taking into account current needs; ### 15. calls on the commission to coordinate the sharing of best practices between the member states , to promote accurate data collection , to assess the impact of covid-19 on the provision of key services to victims , and for sufficient funds to meet the daphne specific objective and other related programmes taking into account current needs;


### 16. calls on the member states to ensure the provision of effective , affordable and quality medical and psychological support for victims of gender-based violence , especially in times of crisis where such support should be deemed essential; ### 16. calls on the member states to ensure the provision of effective , affordable and quality medical and psychological support for victims of violence , especially in times of crisis where such support should be deemed essential;


### 17. calls for the commission , parliament and council to closely examine women’s needs and participation in the labour market , as well as horizontal and vertical labour market segregation , while designing programmes within the next multiannual financial framework (mff) as well as in the next generation eu recovery plan; ### 17. calls for the commission , parliament and council to closely examine men’s and women’s needs and participation in the labour market , as well as horizontal and vertical labour market segregation , while designing programmes within the next multiannual financial framework (mff) as well as in the next generation eu recovery plan;


### 20. encourages the member states to encourage men to take up flexible working arrangements , as a disproportionate number of women usually avail themselves of such arrangements; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively; ### 20. encourages the member states to encourage men and women to take up flexible working arrangements , as a disproportionate number of women usually avail themselves of such arrangements; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively;


### 21. recognises the uniquely challenging circumstances that single parents have been faced with during the pandemic and post-crisis period as a result of multiple burdens , including the continuous provision of care , concerns as to custody arrangements , and potential economic concerns and loneliness; calls on the commission and the member states to examine their specific situation , including the additional burdens in terms of working , schooling and caring , access to lawyers and the implementation of custody agreements; ### 21. recognises the uniquely challenging circumstances that parents have been faced with during the pandemic and post-crisis period as a result of multiple burdens , including the continuous provision of care , concerns as to custody arrangements , and potential economic concerns and loneliness; calls on the commission and the member states to examine their specific situation , including the additional burdens in terms of working , schooling and caring , access to lawyers and the implementation of custody agreements;


### 22. stresses that equal pay for equal work between women and men must be a guiding principle for the commission , parliament and all member states when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present binding measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 in order to effectively address gender pay and pension gaps; ### 22. stresses that equal pay for equal work between women and men must be a guiding principle for the commission , parliament and all member states when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis;


### 22. stresses that equal pay for equal work between women and men must be a guiding principle for the commission , parliament and all member states when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present binding measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 in order to effectively address gender pay and pension gaps; ### 22. stresses that equal pay for equal work between women and men must be a guiding principle for the commission , parliament and all member states when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 in order to effectively address gender pay and pension gaps;


### a. whereas the paris agreement establishes that gender-responsive climate action must be integrated into all aspects of the implementation of the agreement; ### a. whereas the paris agreement establishes that gender perspective must be integrated into actions taken by parties related to climate change adaptation and capacity-building;


### a. whereas the paris agreement establishes that gender-responsive climate action must be integrated into all aspects of the implementation of the agreement; ### a. whereas the paris agreement establishes that the objective in article 2 is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change , in the context of sustainable development;


### a. whereas equity is a guiding principle of the unfccc and the paris agreement; ### (does not affect the english version.)


### b. whereas climate change has a greater destructive impact on the countries least responsible for global warming; whereas women are more affected by climate change , face higher risks and bear greater burdens for various reasons , ranging from unequal access to resources , education , job opportunities and land rights , to existing social and cultural norms and to their intersectional experiences of discrimination , reducing their ability to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change; ### b. whereas climate change has a greater impact on the least developed countries , which depend on the primary sector and have poor infrastructure;


### 1. recognises that gender equality is a catalyst for sustainable development and a prerequisite for the management of climate challenges; calls for the eu and its member states to include gender analysis and budgeting in development cooperation polices and all instruments supporting climate change adaptation and resilience in developing countries; ### 1. recognises that equality between men and women is a prerequisite for a developed society;


### 1. recognises that gender equality is a catalyst for sustainable development and a prerequisite for the management of climate challenges; calls for the eu and its member states to include gender analysis and budgeting in development cooperation polices and all instruments supporting climate change adaptation and resilience in developing countries; ### 1. recognises that gender equality is an integral part for long-term sustainable development; calls for the eu to include gender analysis and budgeting in development cooperation polices and all instruments supporting climate change adaptation and resilience in developing countries;


### 1. recognises that gender equality is a catalyst for sustainable development and a prerequisite for the management of climate challenges; calls for the eu and its member states to include gender analysis and budgeting in development cooperation polices and all instruments supporting climate change adaptation and resilience in developing countries; ### 1. recognises that gender equality is a catalyst for sustainable development and management of climate challenges; calls for the eu and its member states to include gender analysis and budgeting in development cooperation polices and all instruments supporting climate change adaptation and resilience in developing countries;


### 1. believes that the eu has a historic responsibility to be the most ambitious signatory of the paris agreement and should acknowledge and act on its climate and environmental debt; ### 1. believes that the eu has a historic responsibility to strive to deliver on the paris agreement , both through its own commitments and through its assistance to others; points out that the eu is responsible for only around 9% of global emissions , and that the eu unilaterally reducing emissions will not therefore have a major impact on a global scale;


### 1. recalls that the world is badly off track to reach the agreed objective of limiting global heating to well below 2 °c above pre-industrial levels while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °c; is alarmed by the impacts of this on developing countries; condemns the failure of world leaders to take adequate action and calls for the eu to make its european green deal an example of such action; ### 1. recalls that the world is badly off track to reach the agreed objective of limiting global heating to well below 2 °c above pre-industrial levels while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °c; is alarmed by the impacts of this on developing countries;


### 2. calls for the new gender action plan for external relations (gap iii) to include for the first time gender equality and climate change as priority areas , to develop related indicators and to guarantee sufficient resources to deliver on this objective; ### 2. calls , in the event that a new gender action plan for external relations is concluded , for it to focus on equality between men and women and on fully including women in society , as well as on supporting the interest of the family as a guarantee of protection of the most vulnerable , without confusing political action with gender ideology;


### 2. calls for the new gender action plan for external relations (gap iii) to include for the first time gender equality and climate change as priority areas , to develop related indicators and to guarantee sufficient resources to deliver on this objective; ### 2. calls for the new gender action plan for external relations (gap iii) to include for the first time gender equality and climate change , to develop related indicators and to guarantee sufficient resources to deliver on this objective;


### 3. stresses that women are powerful agents of change and calls for eu development programmes to promote their meaningful participation at all levels , as their inclusion is crucial to climate resilience and to ensuring long-term climate solutions; ### 3. stresses the importance of women's participation in society; considers that the inclusion of women in society , with equal conditions and opportunities , is fundamental for the development and resilience of any society , particularly in developing countries;


### 4. calls on the commission to design a concrete action plan to deliver on the commitments of the renewed gender action plan agreed at the 25th conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (cop25) and to appoint a permanent eu gender and climate change focal point , with sufficient budget resources , to implement and monitor gender-responsible climate action in the eu and globally. ### 4. calls on the commission to design a concrete action plan to deliver on the commitments of the renewed gender action plan agreed at the 25th conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (cop25);


### 4. calls on the commission to design a concrete action plan to deliver on the commitments of the renewed gender action plan agreed at the 25th conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (cop25) and to appoint a permanent eu gender and climate change focal point , with sufficient budget resources , to implement and monitor gender-responsible climate action in the eu and globally. ### 4. calls on the commission to focus on the eu's interests in the development and achievement of its international cooperation and development policy , and not to confuse it with ideological policies; calls , in this regard , on the eu to also take into account , in the context of its external action , the fight against the serious coronavirus crisis that is ravaging all countries both within and outside the eu's borders;


### c. whereas poverty and inequality are both a cause and an effect of vulnerability; whereas reducing poverty and inequality is therefore intrinsically linked with climate action and must more clearly guide the eu’s development policy , with support from other eu policies affecting developing countries , as stipulated by article 208 of the tfeu; ### c. whereas poverty and inequality are both a cause and an effect of vulnerability; whereas reducing poverty and inequality must more clearly guide the eu’s development policy , with support from other eu policies affecting developing countries , as stipulated by article 208 of the tfeu;


### f. whereas poverty and inequality should be understood in a wide sense that includes deprivation of access to vital resources of all kinds , as well as discrimination , which reduces possible life choices and adaptation capabilities; whereas women , children , elderly people , persons with disabilities and indigenous people are often subject to discrimination; ### f. whereas poverty and inequality should be understood in a wide sense that includes deprivation of access to vital resources of all kinds , in particular safe , clean water , as over 40% of the global population does not have access to sufficient clean water , and developing countries are most affected by water shortages and poor water quality , as well as discrimination , which reduces possible life choices and adaptation capabilities; whereas women , children , elderly people , persons with disabilities , indigenous peoples are often subject to discrimination;


### i. whereas the governments of developing countries must lead efforts to reduce vulnerabilities , increase resilience and strengthen support capacities , but the eu , its member states and other developed and emerging countries must radically scale up their actions , given that the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere that are causing climate change were emitted almost exclusively by them , their emissions remain totally dominant , they possess badly needed resources for effective climate action , and they have made important commitments in this respect; whereas , for all these reasons , the eu , its member states and other developed and emerging countries have a moral obligation to do much more; ### i. whereas the governments of developing countries must lead efforts to reduce vulnerabilities , increase resilience and strengthen support capacities , but the eu , its member states and other developed and emerging countries must scale up their actions , given that the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere that are causing climate change were emitted almost exclusively by them , their emissions remain totally dominant , they possess badly needed resources for effective climate action , and they have made important commitments in this respect; whereas , for all these reasons , the eu , its member states and other developed and emerging countries have a moral obligation to do much more;


### k. whereas international financing of climate action in developing countries remains extremely insufficient and focused on emissions reduction , despite the particularly urgent need for adaptation action; whereas , however , the main mitigation efforts must take place in developed countries , where emissions are up to more than a hundred times higher per capita; ### k. whereas international financing of climate action in developing countries remains insufficient and focused on emissions reduction , despite the particularly urgent need for adaptation action; whereas , however , the main mitigation efforts must take place in developed countries , where emissions are up to more than a hundred times higher per capita;


### - affirming and seeking widespread , binding recognition that migration is becoming ever more necessary as part of the response to the impacts of climate change , and proposing international arrangements for managing climate migration , ### - recognition that migration is becoming part of the response to climate change , especially in developing and least developed countries , calls for international cooperation and agreements for managing climate-induced migration;


### 7. calls for climate-related eu gender funding to be scaled up and for urgent gender-based climate action focused on women to be established in the design and implementation of preparedness , mitigation and adaptation programmes; ### deleted


### 8. expresses its support to young people and recognises their valuable contribution in raising global awareness of climate change and the need to empower younger generations; underlines the importance of intercultural dialogue with migrants and refugees in order to raise awareness of climate change and also to combat all racist and discriminatory practices against migrants; ### 8. expresses its support to young people and recognises their valuable contribution in raising global awareness of climate change and the need to empower younger generations; underlines the importance of intercultural dialogue with migrants and refugees in order to raise awareness of climate change and also to combat all racist and discriminatory practices against migrants , taking into consideration , however , that the main causes of migration are economic , social and political;


### c. whereas the 25th anniversary is an opportunity to recommit governments and other actors to the srhr agenda , as sexual and reproductive health and rights are still denied in many countries; ### c. whereas setting the srhr agenda is a national competence and the european union should not exert pressure on this matter;


### f. whereas access to reproductive health services is crucial for women to enjoy their reproductive rights; whereas “access” implies that the services not only be available , but that social , economic and any other barriers to it be removed; ### deleted


### g. whereas access to critical sexual and reproductive health care (modern contraception , adequate antenatal care , assistance during childbirth) in most developing countries today is generally lowest among the poorest 20 % of households and highest among the richest 20 %; ### g. whereas access to critical sexual and reproductive health care (contraception , adequate antenatal care , assistance during childbirth) in most developing countries today is generally lowest among the poorest 20 % of households and highest among the richest 20 %;


### k. whereas of all abortions worldwide , only 55 % are safe; whereas abortion is still completely illegal in 26 and abortion on request illegal in 131 countries; whereas a backlash against women’s rights over their bodies may be observed in developing countries; ### k. whereas of all abortions worldwide , only 55 % are safe; whereas abortion is completely illegal in 26 and abortion on request illegal in 131 countries;


### r. whereas it is crucial for the sexual and reproductive health funding to be stable and predictive in order to ensure constant supply of needed services; ### deleted


### u. whereas the implementation of the gap ii represents a key opportunity to channel additional funds to srhr under the pillar on physical and psychological integrity; ### deleted


### 2. welcomes the objective of the nairobi summit to mobilize the urgently needed political will and financial commitments in order to finally achieve zero unmet need for family planning information and services , zero preventable maternal deaths , and zero sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls; to this end , calls on the eu to make adequate financial and political commitments at the summit; ### 2. welcomes the objective of the nairobi summit to mobilize the urgently needed political will and financial commitments in order to finally achieve zero preventable maternal deaths , and zero sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls; to this end , calls on the eu to make adequate financial and political commitments at the summit;


### 10. underlines that the right of all individuals to bodily integrity and autonomy needs to be protected and access to essential services which give effect to this right needs to be ensured; calls for a comprehensive approach of the essential sexual and reproductive health package , ### 10. underlines that the right of all individuals to bodily integrity and autonomy needs to be protected;


### 12. believes that it is also crucial to challenge harmful gender norms and stereotypes in order to further advance the srhr agenda; ### deleted


### 14. strongly believes that that any strategies against gender-based violence should include lgbtiq persons; ### deleted


### 15. is convinced that a mechanism to ensure the accountability for delivering of global and national commitments , as well as the effectiveness of measures , should be one of the results of the nairobi summit; ### deleted


### 16. calls on the eu to take a strong leadership role in achieving girls’ and women’s rights and gender equality , including in its external action; calls on the eu to secure adequate funding to srhr and family planning in its development cooperation policy and to devise strategies to ensure stable and continuous provision of all required services; ### 16. calls on the eu to take a strong leadership role in achieving girls’ and women’s rights and gender equality , including in its external action;


### 19. reiterates its call on the eu , together with its member states , to address the financing gap left by reinstatement and expansion of the “global gag rule” by the us in this area using national funding and eu development funding; ### deleted


### 20. takes note of the commitment made by commissioner-designates urpilainen and dalli at their hearings on 1 and 2 october 2019 respectively that sexual and reproductive health will be a central focus of the work for gender equality in the next commission; ### 20. recalls that protecting and improving human health , in accordance with article 6 tfeu , are competences of the eu member states;


### b. whereas gender budgeting is an application of gender mainstreaming in the budgetary process and means a gender based assessment of budgets , incorporating the gender perspective at all levels of the budgetary process and restructuring revenues and expenditures in order to promote gender equality1; ### deleted


### 1. grants the director of the european institute for gender equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the institute’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the director of the european institute for gender equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the director of the european institute for gender equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the institute’s budget for the financial year 2018


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality and welcomes the eige’s contribution to the ongoing efforts of the committee including on the topic of the gender digital gap , work-life balance , the gender pay and pension gap , gender budgeting , combating violence against women and the development of a gender-sensitive parliament tool; ### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality and welcomes the eige’s contribution to the ongoing efforts of the committee including on the topic of the gender digital gap , work-life balance and the gender pay and pension gap;


### a. whereas women are more likely than men to work in the informal economy and whereas their importance for the rural economy is not acknowledged; ### a. whereas women may work in the informal economy and whereas their importance for the rural economy is not acknowledged;


### a. whereas women are more likely than men to work in the informal economy and whereas their importance for the rural economy is not acknowledged; ### a. whereas women are more likely than men to work in the informal economy and whereas their importance for the rural economy is vital;


### b. whereas women perform more than one function; whereas women are enablers of the transition to a greener society and economy; ### b. whereas women perform more than one function; whereas women are enablers of a society and economy that contribute to the common good;


### c. whereas only 30 % of farms across the eu are managed by women; whereas smes are predominant in rural regions; ### c. whereas 30 % of farms across the eu are managed by women; whereas smes are predominant in rural regions;


### 1. stresses the importance of ensuring gender mainstreaming in rural development policy; calls for the exchange of best practices between member states , in particular as regards the professional status of assisting spouses and partners in agriculture; ### 1. notes the importance of exchange of best practices between member states , in particular as regards the professional status of assisting spouses and partners in agriculture;


### 1. stresses the importance of ensuring gender mainstreaming in rural development policy; calls for the exchange of best practices between member states , in particular as regards the professional status of assisting spouses and partners in agriculture; ### 1. stresses the importance of ensuring equality between men and women in rural development policy; calls for the exchange of best practices between member states , in particular as regards the professional status of assisting spouses and partners in agriculture;


### 2. calls for the needs of women in rural areas to be addressed through appropriate – and where necessary peripatetic – healthcare , childcare and care for the elderly , thereby promoting women’s social security rights , including maternity leave or pension rights , and women’s access to available eu funds; ### 2. notes the needs of women in rural areas to be addressed through appropriate – and where necessary peripatetic – healthcare , childcare and care for the elderly , thereby promoting women’s social security rights , including maternity leave or pension rights. however , stresses that these policies are a national competence;


### 3. calls on the commission and the member states to promote digital and hybrid education , reskilling and upskilling of women in rural areas and to further develop access to specific education programmes and quality jobs in order to enhance their potential; ### 3. calls on the commission and the member states to promote digital and hybrid education , reskilling and upskilling of women in rural areas and to further develop access to specific education programmes and quality jobs in order to strengthen their capacities;


### 3. calls on the commission and the member states to promote digital and hybrid education , reskilling and upskilling of women in rural areas and to further develop access to specific education programmes and quality jobs in order to enhance their potential; ### 3. encourages the member states to promote digital and hybrid education , reskilling and upskilling of women in rural areas and to further develop access to specific education programmes and quality jobs in order to enhance their potential;


### 4. calls on the member states to create a ubiquitous and seamless broadband infrastructure , as well as creative housing and work opportunities , and quality jobs that facilitate the reconciliation of work and family life. ### 4. encourages the member states to create a ubiquitous and seamless broadband infrastructure , as well as creative housing and work opportunities , and quality jobs that facilitate the reconciliation of work and family life.


### 1. stresses the importance of advancing women’s rights and equality of opportunity between men and women worldwide , which are crucial to the realisation of human rights; emphasises that , in spite of progress , women and girls continue to suffer from discrimination and violence , especially in countries under strict islamic regimes , and that such societies fail to provide them with equal rights under the law and equal access to education , healthcare , decent work and political and economic representation; ### 1. stresses the importance of advancing women’s rights and equality of opportunity between men and women worldwide , which are crucial to the realisation of human rights; emphasises that , in spite of progress , women and girls continue to suffer from discrimination and violence , especially in countries under strict islamic regimes , where male guardianship , the imposition of rules regarding women's dress , and forced marriages , among others , are normalised and that such societies fail to provide them with equal rights under the law and equal access to education , healthcare , decent work and political and economic representation;


### 2. condemns all violence against women and children and notes the alarming increase in such violence worldwide , in particular during the covid-19 crisis; welcomes the eu’s efforts , alongside those of its international partners , aimed at eliminating all forms of violence against women and children; ### 2. condemns all violence against women and children and notes the increase in such violence worldwide;


### 4. deplores the fact that despite the need to concentrate on responses to the threats posed by climate change and the recovery from the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic through global solidarity , some authoritarian leaders have intensified repression , fuelled and expanded existing conflicts , and sparked new ones with devastating effects on human rights; ### 4. deplores the fact that despite global efforts against the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic , some authoritarian leaders have in addition to mismanagement of the pandemic and global resources , intensified repression , fuelled and expanded existing conflicts , and sparked new ones;


### 6. calls on the commission to continue its efforts in its new eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024 to protect and empower women and girls by going beyond stereotypes; stresses that these efforts must , to the extent possible , be made while fully respecting the right of peoples to self-determination , as enshrined in article 1 of the international covenant on civil and political rights. ### 6. calls on the commission to align its efforts in its new eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2022 to create equality conditions for men and women , to guarantee full , effective and meaningful participation; stresses that these efforts must , to the extent possible , be made while fully respecting the right of peoples to self-determination , as enshrined in article 1 of the international covenant on civil and political rights;


### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and their equal treatment with men; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual and gender-based violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly; highlights the increase in domestic violence and setbacks to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) in both developing and developed countries and calls for the eu and its member states to fully support the right of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making; ### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and their equal treatment with men; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual and gender-based violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly; highlights the increase in domestic violence in both developing and developed countries and calls for the eu and its member states to fully support the right of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making;


### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and their equal treatment with men; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual and gender-based violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly; highlights the increase in domestic violence and setbacks to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) in both developing and developed countries and calls for the eu and its member states to fully support the right of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making; ### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and their equal treatment with men; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual and gender-based violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly; highlights the increase in domestic violence and setbacks to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) in both developing and developed countries;


### 30. underlines its opposition to and condemnation of intolerance , xenophobia and discrimination on the basis of race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation or gender identity , which in many of the world’s regions leads to killings and persecution; stresses that racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a major problem worldwide and have been further exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic; calls for the eu and its member states to lead the global fight against antisemitism and welcomes the adoption of the eu strategy to this end; ### 30. underlines its opposition to and condemnation of intolerance , xenophobia and discrimination on the basis of race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation or gender identity , which in many of the world’s regions leads to killings and persecution; stresses that racism , antisemitism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a major problem worldwide and have been further exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic; calls for the eu and its member states to lead the global fight against antisemitism and welcomes the adoption of the eu strategy to this end;


### 31. calls for the eu to step up its efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by lesbian , gay , bisexual , trans , non-binary , intersex and queer persons (lgbtiq); stresses that lgbtiq persons around the world continue to face human rights violations , including discrimination , persecution , violence and killings; calls for the full implementation of the lgbtiq equality strategy 2020-2025 as the eu’s tool for improving the situation of lgbtiq people around the world; ### 31. calls for the eu to step up its efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by lesbian , gay , bisexual , trans , non-binary , intersex and queer persons (lgbtiq); stresses that lgbtiq persons around the world continue to face human rights violations , including discrimination , persecution , violence and killings;


### d. whereas the union strongly believes in and fully supports multilateralism , a rules-based global order and the set of universal values , principles and norms that guide the un member states; ### d. whereas the union strongly believes in and fully supports multilateralism , a rules-based global order , democratic processes and the set of universal values , principles and norms that guide the un member states;


### e. whereas the rise in authoritarianism , illiberalism and populism around the world threatens the global rules-based order and the values and principles on which the union is founded; ### e. whereas the rise in authoritarianism , illiberalism and violations of human rights around the world threatens the global rules-based order and the core values and principles on which the union is founded;


### 8. calls for the eu to reflect on how to promote a human rights-based approach in all eu instruments and strategies in order to strengthen the eu’s human rights foreign policy; underlines that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici – global europe) , including its thematic programme on human rights and democracy , is one of the main tools at the eu’s disposal to improve the human rights situation around the world and help foster resilient , inclusive and democratic societies; stresses that the engagement of local civil society actors is vital to protect human rights and democracy in their countries and reiterates its call to fully engage them in all of the eu’s relevant external activities; highlights the importance that ndici – global europe attaches to the promotion of human rights and democracy with strategic international and local partners; underlines parliament’s role in the instrument’s programming process and calls on the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to share all the relevant information in a timely manner in order to enable parliament to play its role accordingly , in particular during high-level geopolitical dialogues with the commission; ### 8. calls for the eu to reflect on how to best and most appropriately apply a human rights-based approach in eu instruments and strategies; underlines that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici – global europe) , including its thematic programme on human rights and democracy , is one of the main tools at the eu’s disposal to improve the human rights situation around the world and help foster resilient , inclusive and democratic societies; stresses that the engagement of local civil society actors is vital to protect human rights and democracy in their countries and reiterates its call to fully engage them in all of the eu’s relevant external activities; highlights the importance that ndici – global europe attaches to the promotion of human rights and democracy with strategic international and local partners; underlines parliament’s role in the instrument’s programming process and calls on the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to share all the relevant information in a timely manner in order to enable parliament to play its role accordingly , in particular during high-level geopolitical dialogues with the commission;


### 9. fully supports the work of the eu special representative (eusr) for human rights in defending and advancing human rights in the world through engagement with third countries and cooperation with like-minded partners , and his important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through efforts to increase their coherence; underlines the need for close cooperation between the eusr for human rights and other eusrs on countries and regions in order to further improve this consistency , and calls for greater visibility for the role of the eusr for human rights; ### 9. fully supports the work of the eu special representative (eusr) for human rights in defending and advancing human rights in the world through engagement with third countries and cooperation with like-minded partners , and his important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through efforts to increase their coherence; underlines the need for close cooperation between the eusr for human rights and other eusrs on countries and regions as well as their cooperation with international organisations and the un special rapporteur on human rights;


### 13. stresses that corruption seriously hinders the enjoyment of human rights worldwide; calls for the fight against corruption to be a part of all of the eu’s efforts and policies to promote human rights and democracy , by formulating a dedicated global anti-corruption strategy , including programmes under the eu’s external financial instruments and enhancing parliament’s role of scrutiny; underlines the utmost importance for the eu and its member states to lead by example by applying the highest transparency standards to their external funding and by stepping up their support for civil society organisations , activists and investigative journalists engaged in the fight against corruption; ### 13. stresses that corruption and the violation of the rule of law and democratic processes are significant obstacles to human rights worldwide; calls for the fight against corruption to be a part of all of the eu’s efforts and policies to promote human rights and democracy , by formulating dedicated anti-corruption strategies , including programmes under the eu’s external financial instruments; underlines the utmost importance for the eu and its member states to lead by example by applying the highest transparency standards to their external funding and by stepping up their support for civil society organisations , activists and investigative journalists engaged in the fight against corruption;


### 14. reiterates its call to include robust clauses on human rights in agreements between the eu and third countries , supported by a clear set of benchmarks and procedures to be followed in the event of violations; calls on the commission and the eeas to actively reflect on how to ensure that the human rights clauses in existing international agreements are effectively enforced; stresses that the eu should react swiftly and decisively to persistent breaches of human rights clauses by third countries , including by suspending the relevant agreements if other options prove ineffective; ### 14. reiterates the importance of clauses on human rights in agreements between the eu and third countries , supported by a clear set of benchmarks and procedures to be followed in the event of violations; calls on the commission and the eeas to actively reflect on how to ensure that the human rights clauses in existing international agreements are effectively enforced; stresses that the eu should react swiftly and decisively to persistent breaches of human rights clauses by third countries , including by temporarily and/or permanently suspending the relevant agreements if other options prove ineffective;


### 43. underlines that human rights , a healthy environment and combating climate change are dependent on one another; calls for progress towards the recognition of the right to a clean , healthy and sustainable environment , as laid out in resolution 48/13 of the un human rights council , and stresses its appreciation for the peaceful work undertaken by environmental human rights defenders including land defenders and their lawyers , as well as indigenous activists , to preserve and safeguard such an environment despite the threat of violence and the risk to their lives; recognises , moreover , the important role of civil society organisations , including environmental faith-based organisations , as well as indigenous peoples for their invaluable work in the preservation of the environment; ### 43. underlines the importance of a healthy environment and the consequential positive effects thereof on the promotion of human rights and democracy; calls for progress towards the recognition of the right to a clean , healthy and sustainable environment , as laid out in resolution 48/13 of the un human rights council , and stresses its appreciation for the peaceful work undertaken by environmental human rights defenders including land defenders and their lawyers , as well as indigenous activists , to preserve and safeguard such an environment despite the threat of violence and the risk to their lives; recognises , moreover , the important role of civil society organisations , including environmental faith-based organisations , as well as indigenous peoples for their invaluable work in the preservation of the environment;


### 44. calls for the eu and its member states to step up their contribution to the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss globally , in particular by ensuring that goods imported by the eu are produced in accordance with human rights protected under international law , including the rights of indigenous people , and do not contribute to deforestation or damage to natural ecosystems; ### 44. calls for the eu and its member states to step up their contribution to the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss globally , in particular by ensuring that goods imported by the eu are produced in accordance with human rights protected under international law , including the rights of indigenous people , and do not contribute to deforestation or damage to natural ecosystems , in particular old-growth forests;


### 46. calls for the eu to use the full potential of conditionality on human rights to grant preferential access to its market to third countries; calls , in particular , for a closer link between preferential treatment and progress on human rights in the updated regulation on the generalised scheme of preferences (gsp+) and for greater transparency throughout all steps of the procedure for granting gsp+ status , including following up on any possible violations; calls for a standing invitation for the eu to observe national elections in third countries to be established as a condition for granting those countries gsp+ status; reiterates its calls for the commission to systematically carry out human rights impact assessments focused on the risks of human rights violations prior to granting any preferential regime to a country and to swiftly respond to any violations , including the revocation of gsp+ status if warranted; ### deleted


### 48. stresses that human rights must fully encompass the digital sphere and must be protected from the improper use of technology; underlines the risks posed by digital technologies to personal liberty and democracy at large and condemns the role of digital technologies in human rights violations; calls for more intensive efforts to establish a comprehensive legal framework on digital technologies , which should balance the need to protect human rights with taking advantage of the possible gains such technologies can offer for human well-being; ### 48. stresses that human rights must fully encompass the digital sphere and must be protected from the improper use of technology; cautions about the risks posed by digital technologies to personal liberty and democracy at large and condemns the role of digital technologies in human rights violations; reiterates in particular the threat that disinformation campaigns in combination with digital tools pose; calls for more intensive efforts to effectively and appropriately adapt the legal frameworks on digital technologies , which should balance the need to protect human rights with taking advantage of the possible gains such technologies can offer for human well-being;


### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities , establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas equality between women and men is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities


### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities , establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities;


### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities , establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas equality between men and women is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that 'in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women';


### b. whereas , according to its statement of revenue and expenditure , the final budget of the european institute for gender equality (“eige”) for the financial year 2021 was eur 8 692 878 , representing an increase of 12 ,17 % compared to 2020; whereas the entire budget of the institute derives from the union budget; ### b. whereas , according to its statement of revenue and expenditure , the final budget of the european institute for gender equality (“eige”) for the financial year 2021 was eur 8 692 878 , representing an alarming increase of 12 ,17 % compared to 2020; whereas the entire budget of the institute derives from the union budget; whereas the eu should respect the tax payers and be careful about spending money , particular in times of war , high-energy prices and inflation;


### 1. recalls that eige was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the union; ### 1. recalls that eige was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of equality between men and women in the union;


### 1. grants the director of the european institute for gender equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the institute’s budget for the financial year 2021 / postpones its decision on granting the director of the european institute for gender equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the institute’s budget for the financial year 2021; ### 1. postpones its decision on granting the director of the european institute for gender equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the institute’s budget for the financial year 2021;


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality; stresses the valuable contribution that the eige can make to all parliament committees; ### deleted


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality; stresses the valuable contribution that the eige can make to all parliament committees; ### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality; stresses the valuable contribution that the eige can make to other parliament committees in adequate aspects of their legislative work;


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality; stresses the valuable contribution that the eige can make to all parliament committees; ### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality; stresses the valuable contribution that the eige can make to the parliament;


### 3. recommends the allocation of more staff to eige in order to cope with a sharp rise of requests for technical assistance on gender mainstreaming; ### deleted


### 3. recommends the allocation of more staff to eige in order to cope with a sharp rise of requests for technical assistance on gender mainstreaming; ### 3. recommends no allocation of more staff to eige. emphasises that the eu should lead by example in particular in times of war , high-energy prices and inflation and should refrain from calls for more public eu spending and new staffers;


### 4. notes eige’s continuous high level of budget execution , despite the persistent understaffing of the agency , with commitment appropriations of up to 98 ,92 % in 2021 (compared to 97 ,75 % in 2020) , and the decreased payment appropriations rate of 72 ,16 % (74 ,82 % in 2020); ### 4. notes the eige’s continuous high level of budget execution , with commitment appropriations of up to 98 ,92 % in 2021 (compared to 97 ,75 % in 2020) , and the decreased payment appropriations rate of 72 ,16 % (74 ,82 % in 2020);


### 4. notes eige’s continuous high level of budget execution , despite the persistent understaffing of the agency , with commitment appropriations of up to 98 ,92 % in 2021 (compared to 97 ,75 % in 2020) , and the decreased payment appropriations rate of 72 ,16 % (74 ,82 % in 2020); ### 4. notes eige’s continuous high level of budget execution , with commitment appropriations of up to 98 ,92 % in 2021 (compared to 97 ,75 % in 2020) , and the decreased payment appropriations rate of 72 ,16 % (74 ,82 % in 2020);


### 5. acknowledges an increase in the eige’s carry-over operating expenditure to 54 ,79 % in 2022 (49 ,49 % in 2021); ### 5. deplores an increase in the eige’s carry-over operating expenditure to 54 ,79 % in 2022 (49 ,49 % in 2021) , which should lead to a decrease in 2023 in order to respect the tax payers in times of war , high-energy prices and inflation;


### 7. is of the opinion , on the basis of the data currently available , that discharge can be granted to the director of the eige in respect of the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2021. ### deleted


### 7. is of the opinion , on the basis of the data currently available , that discharge can be granted to the director of the eige in respect of the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2021. ### 7. is of the opinion , on the basis of the data currently available , that discharge cannot be granted to the director of the eige in respect of the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2021.


### — having regard to the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (istanbul convention) , which entered into force on 1 august 2014 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the commission communication of 5 march 2020 entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ (com(2020)0152) , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 13 march 2003 on gender mainstreaming in the european parliament1 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 7 may 2009 on gender mainstreaming in eu external relations and peace-building/nation-building4 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 15 january 2019 on gender mainstreaming in the european parliament5 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 24 november 2016 on the eu accession to the istanbul convention on preventing and combating violence against women6 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 28 november 2019 on the eu’s accession to the istanbul convention and other measures to combat gender-based violence7 , ### deleted


### — having regards to its resolution of 21 january 2021 on the eu strategy for gender equality10 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 17 december 2020 on the need for a dedicated council configuration on gender equality11 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 26 november 2020 on stocktaking of european elections12 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the commission proposal of 2 july 2008 for a council directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation (com(2008)0426 – the horizontal anti-discrimination directive) , ### deleted


### — having regard to the commission proposal of 14 november 2012 for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on improving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges and related measures (com(2012)0614 – the women on boards directive) , ### deleted


### — having regard to the women in the european parliament brochure of 2021 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the report of the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (a9-0000/2021) , ### deleted


### a. whereas gender mainstreaming is a widely recognised strategy to ensure gender equality; ### a. whereas gender mainstreaming is a strategy that cannot ensure gender equality;


### b. whereas gender discrimination often intersects with other types of discrimination; ### b. whereas gender discrimination can often be linked to other types of discrimination;


### c. whereas gender mainstreaming measures include , among others , quotas , work-life balance measures , anti-harassment policies and gender impact assessments; ### c. whereas gender mainstreaming measures include , among others , quotas , work-life balance measures , anti-harassment policies and gender impact assessments , which because they are based on gender theories cause greater inequality;


### c. whereas gender mainstreaming measures include , among others , quotas , work-life balance measures , anti-harassment policies and gender impact assessments; ### c. whereas gender mainstreaming measures include , among others , work-life balance measures , anti-harassment policies and gender impact assessments;


### d. whereas the progress in addressing sexual harassment after three years of the #metoo movement is not sufficient; ### d. whereas the progress in addressing sexual harassment after three years of the #metoo movement is not sufficient , because an approach based on the habitual criminalisation of men causes greater conflict;


### e. whereas gender-responsive budgeting consists of understanding the impact of budgetary and policy decisions on gender equality and adjusting public expenditure and revenue accordingly; ### e. whereas gender-responsive budgeting is fundamentally wrong because it generates some budget headings that do not meet society's real needs;


### 1. reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality and endorses gender mainstreaming as one of its official policy approaches to ensure it; ### 1. reaffirms its strong commitment to equality between men and women;


### 2. stresses that measures to ensure gender equality need to incorporate an intersectional approach; ### deleted


### 2. stresses that measures to ensure gender equality need to incorporate an intersectional approach; ### 2. stresses that designing measures to ensure equality between men and women entails fostering cordiality and a healthy relationship between people;


### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics , but stresses that we are far from reaching gender parity; ### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics; emphasises however that each individual member of the european parliament does not simply represent a part of the people , but is a representative of the entire people and must therefore always work for the common good of all;


### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics , but stresses that we are far from reaching gender parity; ### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics , because their feminine view of matters helps enrich public life;


### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics , but stresses that we are far from reaching gender parity; ### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics , but stresses that we are far from reaching gender balance


### 4. notes the lack of data on gender mainstreaming within the eu institutions beyond data on the number of women in different positions; ### 4. notes the need to analyse data that correspond to the social reality in order to foster the natural balance between men and women;


### 5. welcomes the adoption of gender action plans by all parliament committees; notes , however , the lack of monitoring and implementation of these plans; ### 5. regrets the imposition of the adoption of gender action plans by all parliament committees; notes , however , the lack of monitoring and implementation of these plans due to the incoherence caused by the inclusion of ideological criteria;


### 6. welcomes the adoption of a gender action plan in july 2020 and a roadmap for its implementation in april 2021; regrets , however , that most of the measures included are formulated as principles without clear targets and obligations; ### 6. regrets the adoption of a gender action plan in july 2020 and a roadmap for its implementation in april 2021; and makes the point that the principle of equality between men and women is what should always guide the thinking behind policies;


### 7. insists on the need to introduce binding quotas in the upcoming revision of the eu electoral law; ### deleted


### 7. insists on the need to introduce binding quotas in the upcoming revision of the eu electoral law; ### 7. emphasises that the european parliament is based on fundamental democratic principles , such as the equality of all citizens , regardless of their socio-cultural characteristics or their gender. supports that the parliament debates diversity in the upcoming revision of the eu electoral law. emphasises however that representative democracy does not have the aim to represent the population 1:1 via quotas , since members of the european parliament should repesent everyone - regardless of their gender;


### 7. insists on the need to introduce binding quotas in the upcoming revision of the eu electoral law; ### 7. insists on the necessity of not forcing the introduction of binding quotas in the upcoming revision of the eu electoral law;


### 8. regrets the lack of gender-responsive recruitment procedures in parliament; ### 8. urges recourse in recruitment procedures in parliament to an equality between men and women that values the excellence and preparation of candidates;


### 8. regrets the lack of gender-responsive recruitment procedures in parliament; ### 8. underlines that recruitment procedures in parliament should take into account skills and competences;


### 9. calls for gender balance in the leadership of committees , delegations and political groups to be improved; welcomes the amendment to rule 213(1) of parliament’s rules of procedure requiring the bureau of each committee to be gender-balanced; ### deleted


### 9. calls for gender balance in the leadership of committees , delegations and political groups to be improved; welcomes the amendment to rule 213(1) of parliament’s rules of procedure requiring the bureau of each committee to be gender-balanced; ### 9. calls for balance in the leadership of committees , delegations and political groups to be consistent with candidates' merits , valuing the excellence of the contribution of women;


### 10. calls for gender balance to be ensured at all levels of plenary , committee and delegation work , including when appointing coordinators , rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs and when distributing speaking time; ### deleted


### 10. calls for gender balance to be ensured at all levels of plenary , committee and delegation work , including when appointing coordinators , rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs and when distributing speaking time; ### 10. encourages the balance being based on equality of opportunities and the excellent natural tendencies and interests of each sex;


### 11. calls on the political groups to establish internal rules ensuring gender equality in their internal functioning; ### deleted


### 11. calls on the political groups to establish internal rules ensuring gender equality in their internal functioning; ### 11. calls on the political groups to establish internal rules ensuring equality between men and women in their internal functioning and for the ratio of elected members resulting from the elections to be respected;


### 12. notes that despite all the progress and efforts made , gender equality at all management levels of parliament’s administration has not yet been achieved; calls for women to be prioritised for recruitment when they are under-represented and the respective merits of the candidates are equal; ### 12. notes that despite all the progress and efforts made , gender equality at all management levels of parliament’s administration has not yet been achieved;


### 12. notes that despite all the progress and efforts made , gender equality at all management levels of parliament’s administration has not yet been achieved; calls for women to be prioritised for recruitment when they are under-represented and the respective merits of the candidates are equal; ### 12. notes that despite all the progress and efforts made , equal representation of the sexes is skewed towards men or women depending on the department or committee concerned , so that trying to force artificial representation can lead to greater injustice and inequality even towards women;


### 13. requests the collection of data on vertical and horizontal representation of the staff of the political groups and of anonymised data on pay gaps for members’ assistants , group staff or administrative staff to ensure pay transparency; ### 13. requests that parliament's own criteria and rules be followed in monitoring the correct and faithful compliance of the salary data of members’ assistants , group staff or administrative staff to ensure pay transparency;


### a. ensure public access to the external audit of the anti-harassment committee dealing with cases involving members; ### a. pursue legal avenues in the fight against harassment in cases involving parliament’s staff and members;


### b. carry out an external evaluation of parliament’s existing anti-harassment committee dealing with complaints about sexual harassment among staff; ### b. appropriately follow-up harassment within parliament and complaints about sexual harassment among staff;


### c. recompose the anti-harassment bodies to include external legal , medical and therapeutic experts; ### c. implement anti-harassment measures , in accordance with the law in force , with the possibility of involving external legal , medical and therapeutic experts;


### d. introduce mandatory anti-harassment training for members by making it a prerequisite for signing the code of appropriate behaviour; ### d. introduce voluntary anti-harassment training for members;


### d. introduce mandatory anti-harassment training for members by making it a prerequisite for signing the code of appropriate behaviour; ### d. introduce voluntary training to teach values that promote good relations at the workplace for all parliament staff and members;


### 16. welcomes the work of the committee on women’s rights and gender equality , the high-level group on gender equality and diversity and the gender mainstreaming network as leading bodies in ensuring gender mainstreaming in parliament; ### 16. rejects the work of the committee on women’s rights and gender equality , the high-level group on gender equality and diversity and the gender mainstreaming network as leading bodies in ensuring gender mainstreaming in parliament as it promotes ideological interests that do not reflect the real needs of women within parliament;


### 17. calls for the institutionalisation of the gender mainstreaming network in the rules of procedure; ### deleted


### 17. calls for the institutionalisation of the gender mainstreaming network in the rules of procedure; ### 17. considers the institutionalisation of the gender mainstreaming network in the rules of procedure unnecessary;


### 18. commits to working more closely with the european institute for gender equality to deliver regular training on gender mainstreaming for members , group staff , parliamentary assistants and staff of committee secretariats; ### 18. considers it unnecessary to commit to working more closely with the european institute for gender equality to deliver regular training on gender mainstreaming for members , group staff , parliamentary assistants and staff of committee secretariats as this does not comply with the principle of neutrality and respect for the freedom of thought of parliament’s staff;


### 19. commits to modifying the rules of procedure to include a specific procedure for gender mainstreaming amendments; ### deleted


### 20. calls for all missions of the committees and delegations to be gender-balanced and for the gender equality dimension to be examined; ### 20. calls for all missions of the committees and delegations to be democratically balanced;


### 20. calls for all missions of the committees and delegations to be gender-balanced and for the gender equality dimension to be examined; ### 20. calls for all missions of the committees and delegations to be balanced ;


### 21. welcomes the commitment in the gender action plan roadmap to ensure that conferences include gender-balanced panels and experts to examine the gender equality dimension in the specific area of focus; ### 21. welcomes the commitment to ensure that during conferences or panels , experts are selected in a balanced way;


### 21. welcomes the commitment in the gender action plan roadmap to ensure that conferences include gender-balanced panels and experts to examine the gender equality dimension in the specific area of focus; ### 21. is perplexed at the commitment made in a gender action plan roadmap , which aims to select experts on the basis of their gender rather than of their knowledge , particularly since the issue is of a strictly ideological nature;


### 22. asks the relevant bodies to develop and adopt dedicated guidelines to implement gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting; ### 22. asks the relevant bodies to avoid developing and adopting dedicated guidelines to implement gender mainstreaming and to avoid the wasteful use of resources through gender budgeting;


### 23. asks the commission to carry out a gender impact assessment for each legislative proposal; commits to carrying out a gender impact assessment for each own initiative legislative report; ### 23. asks the commission not to make the error of carrying out a gender impact assessment for each legislative proposal as this would amount to ideological interference that would affect the objective legal order of any initiative;


### 24. regrets that , overall , gender mainstreaming has not yet been applied across the eu budget; ### 24. understands that , overall , gender mainstreaming has not yet been applied across the eu budget since doing so would result in an inconsistent distribution of resources;


### 25. welcomes the fact that mitigating the social and economic impact of the covid-19 crisis , in particular on women , was included as a general objective of the recovery and resilience facility; calls on the commission to closely monitor this provision; ### 25. welcomes the fact that mitigating the social and economic impact of the covid-19 crisis was included as a general objective of the union;


### 26. calls on the commission to strengthen the institutional framework for supporting gender mainstreaming; ### 26. calls on the commission to eliminate the institutional framework for supporting gender mainstreaming;


### 27. calls on the commission to systematically disaggregate data by gender upon collection and take the gender dimension into account when evaluating and reporting on eu programmes; ### 27. calls on the commission not to seek to legitimise the manipulation of data through ideological issues with a view to obtaining conclusions predetermined in advance;


### 28. reiterates its requests to unblock the eu ratification of the istanbul convention , the horizontal anti-discrimination directive and the women on boards directive; ### deleted


### 28. reiterates its requests to unblock the eu ratification of the istanbul convention , the horizontal anti-discrimination directive and the women on boards directive; ### 28. reiterates its request to respect member states in their decision whether or not to follow the eu ratification of the istanbul convention , the horizontal anti-discrimination directive and the women on boards directive;


### 29. reiterates its call on the council and the european council to establish a council configuration on gender equality; ### deleted


### 30. calls for gender mainstreaming to be implemented in the conference on the future of europe; ### 30. calls for gender mainstreaming not to be implemented , as it is strictly ideological , in the conference on the future of europe;


### 31. requests that concrete targets to ensure gender balance when naming physical spaces of the european parliament be adopted; ### 31. requests that compliance with the rules governing access to and enjoyment of the physical spaces of the european parliament be ensured;


### 32. requests that an analysis of the distribution and design of parliament’s toilets to assess the need to adapt them to the requirements of all genders be carried out; ### deleted


### 32. requests that an analysis of the distribution and design of parliament’s toilets to assess the need to adapt them to the requirements of all genders be carried out; ### 32. requests that an analysis of the distribution and design of parliament’s toilets be carried out to adapt them to users' needs;


### 33. asks for its communication strategy to be revised , including through measures such as revising parliament’s website to include a specific section on gender equality; ### 33. asks for its communication strategy to be revised , including through measures such as revising parliament’s website to ensure equality between men and women;


### 34. reiterates its call for an audit to be carried out to map the current situation in terms of gender equality and gender mainstreaming and make recommendations; ### 34. reiterates that it is unnecessary and a superfluous expense to carry out an audit to map the current situation in terms of gender equality and gender mainstreaming and make recommendations;


### 35. calls for the establishment of a working group composed of representatives of each political group and chaired by the gender mainstreaming standing rapporteurs of parliament to steer the work in that area; ### 35. calls for a working group composed of representatives of each political group and chaired by the gender mainstreaming standing rapporteurs of parliament to steer the work in that area not to be established as this would constitute a misguided approach by the institutions ;


### a. whereas , pursuant to article 8 tfeu , the union is to aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women in all its activities , thereby establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas , pursuant to article 8 tfeu , the union is to promote equality between men and women;


### a. whereas , pursuant to article 8 tfeu , the union is to aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women in all its activities , thereby establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas , pursuant to article 8 tfeu , the union is to aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women in its all relevant activities;


### a. whereas gender equality as enshrined in article 8 tfeu is one of the values on which the union is founded and the union is committed to promote gender mainstreaming in all of its actions ### a. whereas equality between men and women as enshrined in article 8 tfeu is one of the values on which the union is founded and the union is committed to promote this primary principle of equality between men and women in all of its relevant actions;


### a. whereas gender equality as enshrined in article 8 tfeu is one of the values on which the union is founded and the union is committed to promote gender mainstreaming in all of its actions ### a. whereas gender equality as enshrined in article 8 tfeu is one of the values on which the union is founded , eliminating inequalities between men and women by promoting their equality;


### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , feminised sectors and the informal economy; ### b. whereas women in certain sectors may be disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , which may also happen in male sectors;


### b. whereas parliament has repeatedly asked the commission to promote and implement the use of gender mainstreaming , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments in all the union policy areas and the court of auditors (the ‘court’) to incorporate a gender perspective into its reports on the implementation of the union budget; ### b. whereas parliament has repeatedly asked the commission to promote and strengthen the principle of equality between men and women in all the relevant union policy areas and the court of auditors (the ‘court’) to incorporate a gender perspective into its reports on the implementation of the union budget;


### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to , and strengthen , the promotion of gender equality in the union; recalls that , especially in the context of the covid-19 pandemic’s impact on gender equality , increased budget and human resources are needed for the eige to adequately carry out its functions; ### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to , and strengthen , the promotion of equality between men and women in the union; recalls that , especially in the context of the covid-19 pandemic’s impact on equality between men and women , adequate budget and human resources are needed for the eige to duly carry out its functions;


### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to , and strengthen , the promotion of gender equality in the union; recalls that , especially in the context of the covid-19 pandemic’s impact on gender equality , increased budget and human resources are needed for the eige to adequately carry out its functions; ### 1. (does not affect the english version)


### 1. stresses that women’s rights and a gender equality perspective should be integrated and ensured in all policy areas , particularly in light of the gendered impact of the covid-19 pandemic and the backlash against women’s rights in several member states; reiterates , therefore , its call for the implementation of gender budgeting at all stages of the budgetary process; ### 1. stresses that women’s rights are the same as men’s rights and should be ensured in all policy areas , particularly in light of the economic and social impact of the covid-19 pandemic; reiterates , therefore , its call for the implementation of budgeting based on social needs;


### 1. stresses that women’s rights and a gender equality perspective should be integrated and ensured in all policy areas , particularly in light of the gendered impact of the covid-19 pandemic and the backlash against women’s rights in several member states; reiterates , therefore , its call for the implementation of gender budgeting at all stages of the budgetary process; ### 1. stresses that men and women’s rights and a sex-adequate perspective should be integrated and ensured in all relevant policy areas , particularly in light of the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic in the union and worldwide; reiterates , therefore , its call to ensure adequate level of funding for the implementation of equality between men and women throughout the budgetary process;


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and parliament’s committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm); ### 2. does not welcome the ongoing cooperation between the eige and parliament’s committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm) because a parliament committee should respect the principles of objective law and impartiality;


### 2. is concerned that the court , in its special report no 10/21 on gender mainstreaming in the eu budget (the ‘court’s special report’)1 , found that the commission has not adequately applied gender mainstreaming , made insufficient use of sex-disaggregated data and indicators , and published little information on the union budget’s overall impact on gender equality; ### 2. is concerned that the court , in its special report no 10/21 (the ‘court’s special report’)1 , found that the commission made insufficient use of sex-disaggregated data and indicators , and published little information on the union budget’s overall impact on equality between men and women;


### 2. is concerned that the court , in its special report no 10/21 on gender mainstreaming in the eu budget (the ‘court’s special report’)1 , found that the commission has not adequately applied gender mainstreaming , made insufficient use of sex-disaggregated data and indicators , and published little information on the union budget’s overall impact on gender equality; ### 2. notes that the court , in its special report no 10/21 on gender mainstreaming in the eu budget (the ‘court’s special report’)1 , found that the commission has not adequately applied gender mainstreaming , made insufficient use of sex-disaggregated data and indicators , and published little information on the union budget’s overall impact on gender equality;


### 3. welcomes the fact that gender equality and mainstreaming is one of the horizontal principles for union funds in the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027 and in the recovery and resilience facility and calls for gender impact assessments , gender objectives and gender monitoring to be rolled out as outlined in the court’s special report; ### 3. is concerned by the fact that gender equality and mainstreaming is one of the horizontal principles for union funds in the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027 and in the recovery and resilience facility;