### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; ### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity;


### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation; ### deleted


### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation; ### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism (so-called magnitsky act) as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation;


### 37. calls on the eu institutions to strengthen their support for hrds as a key and integral part of the union’s external policy on human rights; stresses that political dialogue with authorities of non-eu countries , trial observation , visits to detained hrds , relocation support and public statements are essential implementing instruments of this policy; calls on the eu and its member states to step up their efforts by acting in a more united way and using these instruments in a coherent and uniform manner , regardless of the country concerned , in cases where the rights of hrds have been violated; highlights the continuous action in 2019 of parliament and its subcommittee on human rights to support and draw attention to the situation of hrds , including sakharov prize laureates and nominees , in particular when they are in danger or face violations of their rights; ### deleted


### 38. welcomes the renewal in november 2019 for another three years of the eu hrds mechanism protectdefenders.eu; recalls the importance of this mechanism vis-a-vis the growing needs and diversity of problems facing hrds; calls for the reinforcement of this mechanism and its constant re-assessment in accordance with its needs; ### 38. notes the renewal in november 2019 for another three years of the eu hrds mechanismprotectdefenders.eu;


### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation; ### 39. condemns in the strongest terms all instances of female genital mutilation , honour killings , child marriages and forced marriages; supports the work of those individuals combatting this every day on the front line , such as edna adnan;


### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation; ### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation;


### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation; ### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation;


### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and develop a new and ambitious lgbti+ equality strategy; ### deleted


### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and develop a new and ambitious lgbti+ equality strategy; ### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in combating discrimination and stigmatisation against lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation;


### 43. is seriously concerned at the suffering and vulnerability of indigenous communities that results from the consequences of climate change and the covid-19 pandemic , which are worsened by the loss of their lands and livelihoods due to corporate activities and related damages; regrets the fact that indigenous peoples continue to face widespread and systematic discrimination and persecution worldwide , including forced displacements , arbitrary arrests and the killing of human rights defenders; recommends that the eu and its member states include references to indigenous peoples and the rights contained in the un declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples in the relevant and emerging frameworks for due diligence , and ensure that eu-based companies be held to account in the event of a breach of their obligations; ### deleted


### 44. reiterates the call for the eu , its member states and their partners in the international community to adopt all necessary measures for the full recognition , protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples , including to their lands , territories and resources; welcomes the work that civil society and ngos are doing on these issues; reaffirms the need to create a grievance mechanism to lodge complaints regarding violations and abuses of indigenous peoples’ rights resulting from the activities of eu-based businesses; is considering appointing a standing rapporteur on indigenous peoples within parliament , with the objective of monitoring the human rights-related situation of indigenous peoples; calls on countries to ratify the provisions of ilo convention 169 of 27 june 1989 on indigenous and tribal peoples; ### 44. supports the call for the relevant institutions to protect the interests of indigenous peoples;


### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of racism , discrimination or xenophobia are held accountable; ### 45. expresses its deep concern regarding policies of reverse racial discrimination in south africa; notes that south africa is the only country in the world where a majority of 80% is protected through affirmative action policies against a minority of no more than 8% , more than 25 years after the end of apartheid; further condemns the brutal and torturous murders of white south africans , and farmers in particular; urges the south african government to prioritise the prevention , investigation and prosecution of these attacks and murders as a matter of extreme urgency , to prevent a potential genocide from occurring and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable; further confirms the right of peoples in south africa to pursue self-determination in all its forms and urges the south african government to ensure that the right to self-determination is given meaningful effect for all peoples in south africa , and in particular for minorities; further condemns the fact that these attacks are widely ignored or rationalised by the international community in its perpetual pursuit of political correctness; urges eu member states to condemn all such acts of violence against minority groups in south africa;


### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights; ### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; strongly supports the mandate of the eu special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the eu; laments the ten-month delay in appointing someone to this position; urges an appointment as soon as possible , especially given that three months have elapsed since an imminent re-appointment was announced; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights;


### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights; ### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights; underlines the need to pay special attention to the situation of the persecuted christians around the world , who make up the vast majority of the religious groups facing discrimination , violence and death;


### 47. denounces the attempts of some regimes and authorities to annihilate or restrict the rights to freedom of expression or media freedom , which they illegitimately justify as being necessary for the purposes of strengthening security or public health , or fighting terrorism , defamation , insult or blasphemy; recalls that any limits on freedom of expression or media freedom must serve a legitimate aim in line with the international obligations enshrined in article 19 of the international covenant on civil and political rights; ### 47. denounces the attempts to restrict the right to freedom of expression; recalls article 19 of the international covenant on civil and political rights;


### 48. highlights the continuing change in media landscapes and the increasing use of social networks; underlines the challenges and risks that this evolution poses regarding violations of freedom of offline and online expression , censorship , data protection , hate speech and the safety of journalists , among others; calls on the commission to review social media companies’ policies and practices , in particular their self-regulatory tools , which have implications on the exercise of freedom of expression worldwide , and present proposals for policy or legislation changes where appropriate; ### deleted


### 49. welcomes the positive development in 2019 of the weakening of political support for maintaining death penalty in some countries which have not abolished it; deplores however the decisions of some national judicial authorities which led to an increase in executions compared to previous years; calls on the eu to continue to condemn systematically the use of the death penalty and to implement communication campaigns against the death penalty worldwide; urges the eu and its member states to defend abolition in all international forums and advocate for the widest possible support for this position; ### deleted


### 51. calls for a stronger international response to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking , with the establishment of new obligations for businesses to take preventive actions and cooperate with authorities and improvements to penal policies against traffickers and those who exploit or draw benefits from modern slavery; calls on the states which have not done so to ratify the ilo conventions relevant to combating these scourges and child labour; ### 51. calls for a stronger international response to tackling modern slavery , specifically in islamic countries , as well as child prostitution , human trafficking , and human smuggling;


### 52. calls for the eu to strengthen its efforts for the promotion and protection of economic , social and cultural rights through eu foreign policy and external action , in particular by making effective use of the human rights clauses of international agreements , including provisions on labour; welcomes the adoption of the ilo convention on violence and harassment , which contains new and binding international labour standards which are essential to banish these scourges from the field of work and protect victims; ### deleted


### 53. calls for the setting up of an eu mandatory human rights due diligence instrument that requires companies to engage actively in the identification , assessment , mitigation , prevention and notification of any adverse impacts of their businesses and supply chains on human rights , setting civil and criminal liability for corporate bodies , business leaders and executives in the event of a breach and providing victims with access to justice and remedy; recommends that a legal duty of care be included as a specific element of this instrument in order to prevent the use of modern slavery and child labour by businesses in their overseas supply chains; ### deleted


### 54. is concerned at the use in response to the covid-19 pandemic of a variety of data-based and new technology-driven tools; underlines the risks they pose in terms of enjoyment of fundamental freedoms , abuse of power and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks when effective technical and legal safeguards are not in place; calls for the eu , as a leader in global standard setting on privacy and data protection , to establish new norms and best practices both for intra-eu use and as solutions to be emulated worldwide , in order to prevent potentially harmful effects of new data-based tools; ### 54. will be concerned at the use in response to the covid-19 pandemic of a variety of data-based and new technology-driven tools which became apparent in the first quarter of 2020;


### 54. is concerned at the use in response to the covid-19 pandemic of a variety of data-based and new technology-driven tools; underlines the risks they pose in terms of enjoyment of fundamental freedoms , abuse of power and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks when effective technical and legal safeguards are not in place; calls for the eu , as a leader in global standard setting on privacy and data protection , to establish new norms and best practices both for intra-eu use and as solutions to be emulated worldwide , in order to prevent potentially harmful effects of new data-based tools; ### 54. is concerned at the use in response to the covid-19 pandemic of a variety of data-based and new technology-driven tools; underlines the risks they pose in terms of enjoyment of fundamental freedoms , abuse of power and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks when effective technical and legal safeguards are not in place; expresses concern over the ongoing use of technology by authoritarian governments to monitor , harass and limit freedom of expression for religious minorities; calls for the eu , as a leader in global standard setting on privacy and data protection , to establish new norms and best practices both for intra-eu use and as solutions to be emulated worldwide , in order to prevent potentially harmful effects of new data-based tools;


### 55. is deeply concerned at the disproportionate negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on migrants and refugees; urges governments to engage in responses based on respect for human rights and dignity and solutions to address migrants’ and refugees’ vulnerability and their need for protection , in line with the principles of solidarity and partnership and allowing for adequate and accessible legal pathways for migration; stresses the importance of upholding the right to asylum worldwide; ### 55. is deeply concerned about the disinformation that was spread by china when the covid-19 pandemic first broke out in december 2019; also deplores the fact that the eeas contributed to spreading disinformation and confusion that led to the abject failure of the eu institutions during this crisis;


### 55. is deeply concerned at the disproportionate negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on migrants and refugees; urges governments to engage in responses based on respect for human rights and dignity and solutions to address migrants’ and refugees’ vulnerability and their need for protection , in line with the principles of solidarity and partnership and allowing for adequate and accessible legal pathways for migration; stresses the importance of upholding the right to asylum worldwide; ### 55. is deeply concerned at the disproportionate negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on migrants and refugees; urges governments to engage in responses based on respect for human rights and dignity and solutions to address migrants’ and refugees’ vulnerability and their need for protection , in line with the principle of solidarity; stresses the importance of upholding the right to asylum worldwide;


### 56. calls , in this regard , on the competent authorities of eu member states to treat with goodwill and diligence and to give the benefit of the doubt to people who have refugee status , and to submit requests for family reunification with a view to ending situations in which refugees are separated from their close relatives , in particular children; ### deleted


### 57. calls for eu support and humanitarian assistance to be strengthened and made more flexible in order to ensure adequate protection of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries because of conflicts , humanitarian crises and human rights violations; ### 57. calls for adequate protection of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries because of conflicts , humanitarian crises and human rights violations;


### 58. calls on the eu to increase its support for democratic civic activism , which has grown since 2019 in the context of the rise of populism and authoritarian regimes; highlights , in this regard , democracy support activities implemented by parliament , including election monitoring , mediation , training and mentoring programmes , that need to be adapted to the evolving situation of partner countries; ### 58. highlights democracy support activities implemented by parliament , including election monitoring , mediation , training and mentoring programmes , that need to be adapted to the evolving situation of partner countries;


### d. whereas , by way of illustration , the crisis caused by the pandemic has led most countries to adopt emergency measures , curtailing freedoms to enjoy many human rights , foremost among which are the freedoms of movement and of assembly , or to establish new means of surveillance in order to prevent the transmission of the covid-19 virus; whereas those measures have legitimately raised questions as to their necessity , legality , proportionality , non-discriminatory nature and duration , in the spirit of safeguarding fundamental freedoms in the short and longer terms; ### d. whereas , by way of illustration , the crisis caused by the pandemic has led most countries to adopt emergency measures , curtailing freedoms to enjoy many human rights , foremost among which are the freedoms of movement and of assembly , or to establish new means of surveillance in order to prevent the transmission of the covid-19 virus; whereas in some cases , those measures have legitimately raised questions as to their necessity , legality , proportionality , non-discriminatory nature and duration , as they undermined the spirit of safeguarding fundamental freedoms in the short and longer terms;


### 7. welcomes the growing aspirations and mobilisations of citizens , in particular the youngest citizens , for political and societal changes favourable to respect for human rights , democratic governance , equality and social justice , more ambitious climate action and better protection of the environment; highlights the emergence in 2019 of massive protest movements in every region in the world reflecting these aspirations , calling into question institutional and economic orders of societies and supporting the development of a more equitable global society; ### deleted


### 7. welcomes the growing aspirations and mobilisations of citizens , in particular the youngest citizens , for political and societal changes favourable to respect for human rights , democratic governance , equality and social justice , more ambitious climate action and better protection of the environment; highlights the emergence in 2019 of massive protest movements in every region in the world reflecting these aspirations , calling into question institutional and economic orders of societies and supporting the development of a more equitable global society; ### 7. welcomes the growing aspirations and mobilisations of citizens , in particular the youngest citizens , for political and societal changes favourable to respect for human rights , democratic governance , equality and social justice , more ambitious climate action and better protection of the environment;


### 8. deems essential the political responses to the legitimate demands of societies and individuals that are based on inclusive dialogue; condemns , on the other hand , the repression of peaceful movements , in particular through the excessive use of force by security agents , which certain governments have inflicted on their populations with a view to stifling democratic voices; ### 8. condemns the violent repression of peaceful movements;


### 9. stresses that physical attacks , imprisonments , death threats , harassment , intimidation and restrictions on freedom of expression remain tools systematically used around the world against human rights defenders (hrds) , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society activists and journalists; underlines the existence of political trends towards deeper nationalism and the misuse of religion for political gain , which are conducive to intolerance , in particular towards hrds , women , lgbti people and migrants; ### 9. stresses that physical attacks , imprisonments , death threats , harassment , intimidation and restrictions on freedom of expression are unacceptable;


### 9. stresses that physical attacks , imprisonments , death threats , harassment , intimidation and restrictions on freedom of expression remain tools systematically used around the world against human rights defenders (hrds) , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society activists and journalists; underlines the existence of political trends towards deeper nationalism and the misuse of religion for political gain , which are conducive to intolerance , in particular towards hrds , women , lgbti people and migrants; ### 9. stresses that physical attacks , imprisonments , death threats , harassment , intimidation and restrictions on freedom of expression remain tools systematically used around the world against human rights defenders (hrds) , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society activists and journalists; strongly condemns acts of violence and intolerance in any form;


### 9. stresses that physical attacks , imprisonments , death threats , harassment , intimidation and restrictions on freedom of expression remain tools systematically used around the world against human rights defenders (hrds) , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society activists and journalists; underlines the existence of political trends towards deeper nationalism and the misuse of religion for political gain , which are conducive to intolerance , in particular towards hrds , women , lgbti people and migrants; ### 9. stresses that physical attacks , imprisonments , death threats , harassment , intimidation and restrictions on freedom of expression remain tools systematically used around the world against human rights defenders (hrds) , non-governmental organisations (ngos) , religious and belief minorities , civil society activists and journalists; underlines the existence of political trends towards deeper nationalism and the misuse of religion for political gain , which are conducive to intolerance , in particular towards hrds , religious and belief minorities , women , lgbti people and migrants;


### 10. stresses that it is the duty of eu institutions to actively support organisations and individuals engaged in defending democracy and human rights; underlines in this regard the importance of parliament’s action in making their voice heard and in obtaining the release of hrds detained as a result of their activism; ### 10. stresses that it is neither the duty nor the mandate of eu institutions to actively support self-appointed , undemocratic and subjective organisations and individuals engaged in defending democracy and human rights;


### 13. deplores the plight of migrants and refugees around the world , particularly displaced women , children and persons with disabilities , who are among of the most vulnerable; notes that the number of international migrants in 2019 is estimated to be almost 272 million3 , which equates to 3.5 % of the global population , and that large-scale displacement and migration events occurred over the last two years; denounces political measures eroding the human rights of migrants and refugees and putting at risk their safety; points in this regard to the negative tendency towards the harassment and the criminalisation of the work of those who stand in defence of the human rights of migrants and refugees and provide them with assistance; ### 13. expresses concern about the number of refugees around the world; notes that the number of international migrants in 2019 is estimated to be almost 272 million , which equates to 3.5 % of the global population; notes , however , that ngos have played a major role in facilitating human smuggling and that private entities should not be actively involved in carrying out search and rescue missions; emphasises the need for safe havens in the region of the conflict , as originally envisaged by the 1951 geneva convention;


### 13. deplores the plight of migrants and refugees around the world , particularly displaced women , children and persons with disabilities , who are among of the most vulnerable; notes that the number of international migrants in 2019 is estimated to be almost 272 million3 , which equates to 3.5 % of the global population , and that large-scale displacement and migration events occurred over the last two years; denounces political measures eroding the human rights of migrants and refugees and putting at risk their safety; points in this regard to the negative tendency towards the harassment and the criminalisation of the work of those who stand in defence of the human rights of migrants and refugees and provide them with assistance; ### 13. deplores the plight of migrants and refugees around the world , particularly displaced women , children , ethnic , religious and belief minorities and persons with disabilities , who are among of the most vulnerable; notes that the number of international migrants in 2019 is estimated to be almost 272 million3 , which equates to 3.5 % of the global population , and that large-scale displacement and migration events occurred over the last two years; denounces political measures eroding the human rights of migrants and refugees and putting at risk their safety; points in this regard to the negative tendency towards the harassment and the criminalisation of the work of those who stand in defence of the human rights of migrants and refugees and provide them with assistance;


### 14. welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; stresses , however , the persistence of widespread gender-specific violence and discrimination in every region of the world , which often arises from cultural habits or long-established discriminatory legal systems; highlights , furthermore , the use of sexual violence targeting women because of their opinions , faith , philosophical orientation or their activism in defence of human rights; condemns authoritarian regimes that are opposing or fanning a negative backlash against women’s demands for equal rights; underlines the prominent role that women play through their activism in political and social movements and deplores the heavy toll they have paid by being victims of violence caused by brutal repression; ### 14. welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; stresses , however , the persistence of widespread gender-specific violence and discrimination in certain regions of the world; in this regard , urges those states that have not yet done so to ratify the istanbul convention;


### 14. welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; stresses , however , the persistence of widespread gender-specific violence and discrimination in every region of the world , which often arises from cultural habits or long-established discriminatory legal systems; highlights , furthermore , the use of sexual violence targeting women because of their opinions , faith , philosophical orientation or their activism in defence of human rights; condemns authoritarian regimes that are opposing or fanning a negative backlash against women’s demands for equal rights; underlines the prominent role that women play through their activism in political and social movements and deplores the heavy toll they have paid by being victims of violence caused by brutal repression; ### 14. welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; stresses , however , the persistence of widespread gender-specific violence and discrimination in every region of the world , which often arises from cultural habits or long-established discriminatory legal systems; highlights , furthermore , the use of sexual violence targeting women because of their opinions , faith , philosophical orientation or their activism in defence of human rights; condemns authoritarian regimes that are opposing or fanning a negative backlash against women’s demands for equal rights; underlines the prominent role that women play through their activism in political and social movements and deplores the heavy toll they have paid by being victims of violence caused by brutal repression; underlines that females from ethnic , religious and belief minorities are doubly vulnerable to gender-specific violence and discrimination;


### 15. expresses deep concern at the continuation of serious human rights abuses against children around the world in 2019 , the year of the 30th anniversary of the convention of the rights of the child , namely trafficking and exploitation of children , use of child soldiers in armed conflicts and family separation and detention of children for immigration-related reasons; ### 15. expresses deep concern at the continuation of serious human rights abuses against children around the world in 2019 , the year of the 30th anniversary of the convention of the rights of the child , namely trafficking and exploitation of children in child prostitution , child pornography and the practice of surrogacy , use of child soldiers in armed conflicts and family separation and detention of children for immigration-related reasons;


### 16. express its deep sorrow at and condemnation of the terrorist attacks and bombings perpetrated in the first half of 2019 that targeted believers in particular in places of worship; is alarmed that these horrific acts coincided with hate campaigns ramped up by some political leaders and terror groups that aim to deny the right to freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief; ### 16. condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks and bombings that targeted christian communities , in particular in west-africa , perpetrated by islamic fundamentalists; recognises that expressions of sorrow are inadequate in protecting these vulnerable communities from further violence; emphasises the role eu member states have to play in condemning and confronting these attacks against communities that share their christian heritage;


### 16. express its deep sorrow at and condemnation of the terrorist attacks and bombings perpetrated in the first half of 2019 that targeted believers in particular in places of worship; is alarmed that these horrific acts coincided with hate campaigns ramped up by some political leaders and terror groups that aim to deny the right to freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief; ### 16. express its deep sorrow at and condemnation of the terrorist attacks and bombings perpetrated in the first half of 2019 that targeted believers in particular in places of worship; is alarmed that these horrific acts coincided with hate campaigns ramped up by some political leaders and terror groups that aim to deny and limit the right to freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief; urges states to promote the freedom to religion or belief and protect vulnerable religion and belief minorities , taking swift action against perpetrators of violence or incitement to hatred;


### 16. express its deep sorrow at and condemnation of the terrorist attacks and bombings perpetrated in the first half of 2019 that targeted believers in particular in places of worship; is alarmed that these horrific acts coincided with hate campaigns ramped up by some political leaders and terror groups that aim to deny the right to freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief; ### 16. express its deep sorrow at and condemnation of the terrorist attacks and bombings perpetrated in the first half of 2019 that targeted believers in particular in places of worship , that especially affected the christian communities; is alarmed that these horrific acts coincided with hate campaigns ramped up by some political leaders and terror groups that aim to deny the right to freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief;


### 17. recalls that the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu; stresses that promoting these values externally , advancing democracy , the rule of law , the universality and indivisibility of human rights is at the core of the eu’s common foreign and security policy , in accordance with the article 21 of the teu and the union’s strategic interest , and should be reflected , in an effective and coherent way , in all areas of the union’s relations with non-eu countries; ### 17. recalls that the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu;


### 17. recalls that the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu; stresses that promoting these values externally , advancing democracy , the rule of law , the universality and indivisibility of human rights is at the core of the eu’s common foreign and security policy , in accordance with the article 21 of the teu and the union’s strategic interest , and should be reflected , in an effective and coherent way , in all areas of the union’s relations with non-eu countries; ### 17. recalls that the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu; stresses that promoting these values externally , advancing democracy , the rule of law , the universality and indivisibility of human rights is at the core of the eu’s common foreign and security policy , in accordance with the article 21 of the teu and the union’s strategic interest , and should be reflected , in an effective and coherent way , in all areas of the union’s relations with non-eu countries; underlines however that the eu should only promote these values which lie within its competences in line with the lisbon treaty and avoid being vocal on subjects which remain within the sole remit of the member states , including the matters of conscience;


### 18. stresses the importance of the efforts of the european external action service (eeas) and the commission to continuously strengthen the awareness and knowledge of officials of the eu and its member states with regard to human rights; calls on all eu delegations and their respective focal points on human rights to consistently abide by their obligation to meet with hrds , visit detained activists , monitor their trials and advocate for their protection on the ground; ### deleted


### 18. stresses the importance of the efforts of the european external action service (eeas) and the commission to continuously strengthen the awareness and knowledge of officials of the eu and its member states with regard to human rights; calls on all eu delegations and their respective focal points on human rights to consistently abide by their obligation to meet with hrds , visit detained activists , monitor their trials and advocate for their protection on the ground; ### 18. stresses the importance of the efforts of the european external action service (eeas) and the commission to continuously strengthen the awareness and knowledge of officials of the eu and its member states with regard to human rights; calls on all eu delegations and their respective focal points on human rights to consistently abide by their obligation to meet with hrds , visit detained activists , monitor their trials and advocate for their protection on the ground and to facilitate such actions when attempted by meps visiting in the framework of the official european parliament missions;


### 19. welcomes the commitment by the council to promote responses to the effects of the coivd-19 pandemic by developing a global system of cooperation and dialogue and advancing rules- and rights-based multilateralism; stresses its view that international human rights law and the promise of achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030 should remain the cornerstones of all responses to the pandemic; recommends that the eu continue its efforts by engaging with countries and stakeholders which may or may not share the same values as the eu , in order to preserve or develop international standards in the field of human rights; ### deleted


### 20. asks the member states to make the eu’s foreign and security policy more effective by using the rule of qualified majority voting in the council; calls on the member states to speak with a single , strong eu voice in multilateral forums , as this is the only way that the union can play a leading role on the international scene and use its influence to bring about positive changes and better responses to global challenges including the promotion and protection of human rights and environment and climate related challenges; ### 20. believes that the end of the unanimity rule on foreign and security policy issues would irreparably weaken the sovereignty of member states;


### 20. asks the member states to make the eu’s foreign and security policy more effective by using the rule of qualified majority voting in the council; calls on the member states to speak with a single , strong eu voice in multilateral forums , as this is the only way that the union can play a leading role on the international scene and use its influence to bring about positive changes and better responses to global challenges including the promotion and protection of human rights and environment and climate related challenges; ### 20. calls on the member states to speak with a single , strong eu voice in multilateral forums , as this is the only way that the union can play a leading role on the international scene and use its influence to bring about positive changes and better responses to global challenges including the promotion and protection of human rights and environment and climate related challenges;


### 20. asks the member states to make the eu’s foreign and security policy more effective by using the rule of qualified majority voting in the council; calls on the member states to speak with a single , strong eu voice in multilateral forums , as this is the only way that the union can play a leading role on the international scene and use its influence to bring about positive changes and better responses to global challenges including the promotion and protection of human rights and environment and climate related challenges; ### 20. asks the member states to make the eu’s foreign and security policy more effective by coordinating closely positions of the member states and calls on them to speak with a single , strong eu voice in multilateral forums , as this is the only way that the union can play more prominent role on the international scene and use its influence to bring about positive changes and better responses to global challenges including the promotion and protection of human rights;


### 21. reiterates that the eu will only be recognised on the global scene if its core values , in particular those of respect for democracy , human rights and the rule of law are credible externally , and this will only be possible if the eu ensures the internal and external coherence of its policies on these matters; ### deleted


### 21. reiterates that the eu will only be recognised on the global scene if its core values , in particular those of respect for democracy , human rights and the rule of law are credible externally , and this will only be possible if the eu ensures the internal and external coherence of its policies on these matters; ### 21. reiterates that the eu will only be recognised on the global scene if its core values , in particular those of respect for democracy , human rights and the rule of law are credible externally , and this will only be possible if the eu ensures the internal and external coherence of its policies on these matters , including by refraining from externally promoting issues that lie outside of the eu competences , including matters of conscience;


### 22. welcomes the appointment on 28 february 2019 of mr eamon gilmore as eu special representative for human rights (eusr); encourages the eusr to pursue diplomatic efforts to enhance the effectiveness of eu human rights policy , to consolidate international alliances for promoting the human rights agenda and to convince interlocutors across the world to adopt policies that conform to high standards of democracy , human rights , rule of law and good governance , and international law and norms , in particular international humanitarian law and international criminal justice; recommends , furthermore , that the eusr to redouble efforts to ensure the eu’s internal coherence in defining and implementing eu human rights foreign policy; calls on the eu to reinforce the visibility of the eusr , to make it a permanent position endowed with own-initiative powers , adequate resources and the ability to speak publicly in order to report on the achievements of visits to non-eu countries and communicate the eu’s positions on human rights-related topics; ### 22. takes note of the appointment on 28 february 2019 of mr eamon gilmore as eu special representative for human rights (eusr);


### 23. reiterates its call for human rights clauses to be systematically included in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries and for them to be duly enforced and monitored , including through measurable benchmarks , with the involvement of parliament and civil society; stresses that these clauses should provide for mechanisms to ensure their effective enforcement and for procedures setting out clear and credible consequences that follow from breaches of agreement , including suspension or , as a last resort , the withdrawal of the eu from the agreement; recommends that independent monitoring mechanisms on human rights be set up in relation to trade and foreign investment agreements , as well as an independent complaints mechanism , to provide affected citizens and local stakeholders with effective recourse to remedy; ### 23. reiterates its call for human rights clauses to be systematically included in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries and for them to be duly enforced and monitored , including through measurable benchmarks; urges the eu and its member states to make aid granted to developing countries conditional upon agreements on the effective readmission of illegal migrants present in the eu;


### 24. calls for the implementation of and budget for activities and support to promote and protect democracy and human rights under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) to match the level of the union’s commitment and ambition; ### deleted


### 25. calls on the commission to monitor and include as part of its annual report on the achievement of the objectives of the ndici a chapter on respect for human rights and compliance with article 8 – general principles of the instrument by the partner countries that benefit from its funding; calls on the commission to propose appropriate measures , including the suspension of eu funding , in the event of a violation of human rights or of the principles of the ndici by its beneficiaries; ### 25. calls on the commission to monitor and include as part of its annual report on the achievement of the objectives of the ndici a chapter on respect for human rights and compliance with article 8;


### 26. welcomes the adoption of the eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024; considers it regrettable that the eeas had not given due attention to the offer of parliament and its subcommittee on human rights to actively contribute to its preparation , in a spirit of good inter-institutional cooperation; calls on the eeas and the commission to engage in a structured and regular dialogue with parliament’s competent bodies on the implementation of the new action plan in order to allow parliament to play its part in the action plan’s activities , in particular through parliamentary diplomacy , and to effectively fulfil its scrutiny role; recommends that a set of benchmarks and progress indicators be established in order to effectively monitor the implementation of the action plan; calls on the eeas to report on the progress made in achieving the objectives of the action plan against these benchmarks; requests that the eeas follow up regularly on parliament’s resolutions and debates which are relevant for the implementation of the action plan; ### 26. notes the adoption of the eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024; understands why the eeas had not given due attention to the offer of parliament and its subcommittee on human rights to actively contribute to its preparation;


### 27. takes the view that democratic governance and the rule of law are globally under attack due to a combination of factors including the rise of authoritarianism , increased inequalities and poverty , the shrinking of space for civil society , loss of credibility of public power and the weakening of collective organisations defending public interest; calls for the eu and its member states to continue supporting the building up of democratic institutions and transparent and credible electoral processes , while going beyond this by providing further support to actions that encourage and unleash democratic debate , combat inequalities , empower civil society organisations , fight corruption and strengthen judiciaries; ### deleted


### 27. takes the view that democratic governance and the rule of law are globally under attack due to a combination of factors including the rise of authoritarianism , increased inequalities and poverty , the shrinking of space for civil society , loss of credibility of public power and the weakening of collective organisations defending public interest; calls for the eu and its member states to continue supporting the building up of democratic institutions and transparent and credible electoral processes , while going beyond this by providing further support to actions that encourage and unleash democratic debate , combat inequalities , empower civil society organisations , fight corruption and strengthen judiciaries; ### 27. takes the view that democratic governance and the rule of law are globally under attack due to a combination of factors including the rise of authoritarianism , hybrid warfare and disinformation against the west , increased inequalities and poverty , the shrinking of space for civil society , loss of credibility of public power and the weakening of collective organisations defending public interest; calls for the eu and its member states to continue supporting the building up of democratic institutions and transparent and credible electoral processes , while going beyond this by providing further support to actions that encourage and unleash democratic debate , combat inequalities , empower civil society organisations , fight corruption and strengthen judiciaries;


### — having regard to article 168 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , ### — having regard to article 168(7) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which states that union action shall respect the responsibilities of the member states for the definition of their health policy and for the organisation and delivery of health services and medical care ,


### — having regard to the 1994 international conference on population and development (icpd) held in cairo , its programme of action and the outcomes of its review conferences , ### deleted


### — having regard to the nairobi statement on icpd25 of 1 november 2019 entitled ‘accelerating the promise’ and to the national and partner commitments and collaborative actions that were announced at the nairobi summit , ### deleted


### — having regard to the beijing platform for action and the outcomes of its review conferences , ### deleted


### — having regard to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , which was adopted on 25 september 2015 and entered into force on 1 january 2016 , and in particular to sustainable development goals (sdgs) 3 , 5 and 16 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the 2017 , 2018 , 2019 and 2020 contraception atlases , which rank access to contraception in geographical europe and highlight inequalities across the continent and the fact that the unmet need for contraception in some parts of europe has gone largely unnoticed , ### deleted


### — having regard to cedaw general recommendations no. 21 (1994) , no. 24 (1999) , no. 28 (2010) , no. 33 (2015) and no. 35 (2017) , ### deleted


### — having regard to article 12 of the international covenant on economic , social and cultural rights , ### deleted


### — having regard to general comment no. 22 of the un committee on economic , social and cultural rights of 2 may 2016 on the right to sexual and reproductive health , ### deleted


### — having regard to articles 2 , 7 , 17 and 26 of the international covenant on civil and political rights , ### deleted


### — having regard to general comment no. 36 of the un human rights committee of 30 october 2018 on article 6 of the international covenant on civil and political rights , on the right to life , ### deleted


### — having regard to the interim report of the un special rapporteur of 3 august 2011 on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health , ### deleted


### — having regard to the report of the un special rapporteur of 4 april 2016 on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health , ### deleted


### — having regard to the reports of the un special rapporteur for violence against women , its causes and consequences , including the report of 11 july 2019 on a human-rights-based approach to mistreatment and violence against women in reproductive health services with a focus on childbirth and obstetric violence , ### deleted


### — having regard to council directive 2004/113/ec of 13 december 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between women and men in the access to and supply of goods and services1 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the report of the un working group of 8 april 2016 on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice , presented at the 32nd session of the human rights council in june 2016 , ### deleted


### — having regard to section ii of the report of the un working group of 14 may 2018 on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice , ### deleted


### — having regard to section iii of the report of the un working group of 8 april 2016 on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice , ### deleted


### — having regard to the report of the un special rapporteur of 10 january 2019 on the situation of human rights defenders , ### deleted


### — having regard to directive 2001/83/ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use3 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the joint statement by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , the european parliament , and the european commission of 19 november 2018 entitled ‘the new european consensus on development: our world , our dignity , our future’ , in which the eu reaffirms its commitment to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of the right of every individual to have full control over , and decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality and sexual and reproductive health , free from discrimination , coercion and violence , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 14 november 2019 on the criminalisation of sexual education in poland4 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 13 february 2019 on experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the eu5 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 14 february 2017 on promoting gender equality in mental health and clinical research6 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the european pact for gender equality (2011-2020) , adopted by the council on 7 march 2011 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the issue paper of the council of europe commissioner for human rights of december 2017 on women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in europe , ### deleted


### — having regard to who’s 2017-2021 strategy on women’s health and wellbeing in the who european region and the 2016 action plan for sexual and reproductive health: towards achieving the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in europe – leaving no one behind , ### deleted


### — having regard to who’s global strategy for women’s , children’s and adolescents’ health 2016-2030 , ### deleted


### — having regard to the who regional office for europe and bzga’s standards for sexuality education in europe: a framework for policy makers , educational and health authorities and specialists , and to unesco’s international technical guidance on sexuality education: an evidence-informed approach , ### deleted


### — having regard to the decision of the european committee of social rights of 30 march 2009 on collective complaint no. 45/2007 by the international centre for the legal protection of human rights (interights) vs croatia and general comment no. 15 of the un committee on the rights of the child of 17 april 2013 on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (art. 24) , which stresses that adolescents should have access to appropriate and objective information on sexual and reproductive issues , ### deleted


### — having regard to the united nations population fund’s state of world population 2019 report entitled ‘unfinished business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all’ , ### deleted


### — having regard to the report of the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (a9-0000/2020) , ### deleted


### a. whereas sexual and reproductive health (srh) is a state of physical , emotional , mental and social well-being in relation to all aspects of sexuality and reproduction , not merely the absence of dysfunction , infirmity or mortality , and whereas all individuals have a right to make decisions governing their bodies8; ### deleted


### a. whereas sexual and reproductive health (srh) is a state of physical , emotional , mental and social well-being in relation to all aspects of sexuality and reproduction , not merely the absence of dysfunction , infirmity or mortality , and whereas all individuals have a right to make decisions governing their bodies8 ; ### a. whereas sex , sexuality and intimacy belong in the private sphere;


### b. whereas sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) are based on the rights of all individuals to have their bodily integrity and personal autonomy respected; define their sexual orientation and gender identity; decide whether , with whom and when to be sexually active; decide whether , when and who to marry and when , whether and by what means to have a child or children; have access to the information and support necessary to achieve all of the above9; ### deleted


### b. whereas sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) are based on the rights of all individuals to have their bodily integrity and personal autonomy respected; define their sexual orientation and gender identity; decide whether , with whom and when to be sexually active; decide whether , when and who to marry and when , whether and by what means to have a child or children; have access to the information and support necessary to achieve all of the above9 ; ### b. whereas sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) are based on the rights of all individuals to have their bodily integrity and personal autonomy respected; define their sexual orientation and gender identity; decide whether , with whom and when to be sexually active; decide whether , when and who to marry and when , whether and by what means to have a child or children; have access to the information and support necessary to achieve all of the above9 ; emphasises thereby the importance of greater awareness around 'honour' crimes in the eu; notes that the majority of such crimes usually go unreported and are in most cases committed against girls and women;


### c. whereas sexual and reproductive rights (srr) are recognised as human rights in international and european human rights law10; ### deleted


### c. whereas sexual and reproductive rights (srr) are recognised as human rights in international and european human rights law10 ; ### c. whereas so-called sexual and reproductive rights (srr) are not established as human rights in international and european human rights law; whereas the right to integrity as enshrined in article 3 of the eu charter of fundamental rights should not be subject to misleading interpretation;


### d. whereas violations of srhr constitute breaches of human rights , specifically the right to life , physical and mental integrity , equality , non-discrimination , health and education; whereas violations of women’s srhr are a form of violence against women and girls; ### deleted


### e. whereas although the eu has some of the highest shrh standards in the world , there are still challenges , a lack of access , gaps and inequalities; ### deleted


### f. whereas srhr challenges and obstacles include: a lack of access , denial of medical care based on personal beliefs , gender-based violence , gynaecological and obstetric violence , a lack of comprehensive sexuality education , denial of access to information/education , a lack of available contraception methods , limited access to medically assisted reproduction treatments , forced sterilisation , high rates of stis and hiv , disparities in maternal mortality , high adolescent pregnancy rates , harmful gender stereotypes and practices such as female genital mutilation , early , forced and child marriages and honour killings; ### deleted


### g. whereas the unavailability of scientifically accurate information violates the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their own srhr; ### deleted


### g. whereas the unavailability of scientifically accurate information violates the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their own srhr; ### g. whereas the unavailability of unbiased scientifically accurate information violates the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their own srhr;


### h. whereas the essential package of srh measures includes: comprehensive sexuality education; modern contraceptives; antenatal , childbirth and postnatal care; midwifery; obstetric and newborn care; safe and legal abortion services; the prevention and treatment of hiv and other stis; services aimed at detecting , preventing and treating sexual and gender-based violence; treatment for reproductive cancers; and fertility services; ### deleted


### i. whereas comprehensive sexuality education facilitates informed reproductive choices; ### deleted


### i. whereas comprehensive sexuality education facilitates informed reproductive choices; ### i. whereas the success of comprehensive sexuality education in preventing unwanted pregnancies is not scientifically proven , as it can lead to earlier and increased sexual activity amongst minors;


### j. whereas some member states still have laws prohibiting abortion except in strictly defined circumstances , forcing women to seek clandestine abortions , to travel to other countries or to carry their pregnancy to term against their will , which is a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based violence; ### deleted


### j. whereas some member states still have laws prohibiting abortion except in strictly defined circumstances , forcing women to seek clandestine abortions , to travel to other countries or to carry their pregnancy to term against their will , which is a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based violence; ### j. whereas some member states have laws prohibiting abortion except in strictly defined circumstances , which might lead to that women seek clandestine abortions , travel to other countries or carry their pregnancy to term against their will. recalls that srhr-legislation is not an eu competence;


### k. whereas even when abortion is legally available , there are often barriers to accessing it; ### deleted


### m. whereas srhr issues are often instrumentalised by opponents of reproductive rights who appeal to national interests in order to achieve demographic objectives , thus contributing to the erosion of democracy and personal freedoms; ### deleted


### n. whereas progress has been made in the areas of women’s rights and srhr , but opponents of reproductive rights have nonetheless had an influence on national law and policy , seeking to undermine srhr , as noted by parliament in its resolution on experiencing backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the eu and by the european institute for gender equality in its report of 22 november 2019 on beijing +25 – the 5th review of the implementation of the beijing platform for action in the eu member states; ### deleted


### forging a consensus and addressing srhr challenges as eu challenges ### forging a consensus and addressing the dimensions affecting the defence of life , sexuality and motherhood with regard to their freedom and dignity as an eu challenge


### 1. calls upon the eu , its bodies and agencies to support and promote access to srhr services and calls upon the member states to ensure access to a full range of srhr , and to remove all barriers impeding full access to srhr; ### deleted


### 1. reaffirms that sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) are grounded in human rights , are fundamental elements of human dignity , and remain crucial to achieving gender equality; ### deleted


### 2. in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity and in line with national competences , calls upon the member states to safeguard the right of all persons to make their own informed choices with regard to srhr; ### deleted


### 2. calls for the elimination of harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (fgm) and early and forced child marriage; is extremely concerned that more than 200 million girls and women worldwide have been forced to undergo fgm; calls for full access to physical and psychological care by interculturally sensitive and trained personnel; ### 2. calls for the elimination of harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (fgm) and early and forced child marriage; is extremely concerned that more than 200 million girls and women worldwide have been forced to undergo fgm; underlines that according to world health organisation , female genital mutilation harms girls and women in many ways and can cause long-term health complications; stresses that early and forced child marriage is a human rights violation and often results in making young girls vulnerable to violence , discrimination and abuse; calls for full access to physical and psychological care by interculturally sensitive and trained personnel;


### 3. calls upon the member states to address the challenges in accessing or exercising srhr and ensure that no person is left behind by being unable to exercise their right to health; ### deleted


### 3. calls upon the member states to address the challenges in accessing or exercising srhr and ensure that no person is left behind by being unable to exercise their right to health; ### 3. calls upon the member states to address the challenges in accessing or exercising srhr and ensure that peer-reviewed medical studies are carried out to see if any medical benefit or harm results from this access , as no studies to date have proven any benefit , which would ensure that no person is left behind by being unable to exercise their right to health;


### 3. condemns any violations of srhr , including failures to provide access to comprehensive sexuality education (cse) , family planning services and maternal healthcare; ### 3. condemns any failures to provide access to maternal healthcare;


### 4. recalls that all policies relating to srhr should be founded on reliable and objective evidence from organisations such as who , other un agencies and the council of europe; ### deleted


### 4. recalls that all policies relating to srhr should be founded on reliable and objective evidence from organisations such as who , other un agencies and the council of europe; ### 4. recalls that all policies relating to srhr should be founded on reliable and objective evidence;


### 4. insists that cse programmes are important as they provide age-appropriate information about puberty , the menstrual cycle , pregnancy and childbirth; recalls the role of non-governmental organisations as service providers and advocates for srhr; underlines that cse programmes help prevent early pregnancy and marriage , which lead to girls dropping out of school; ### deleted


### 5. reaffirms the council of europe’s commissioner for human rights call on its member states11to guarantee sufficient budgetary provision for srhr and ensure the availability of adequate human resources; ### deleted


### 5. recalls that safe and legal abortion care is anchored in women’s health and rights; warns about the worrying backlash on women’s rights over their bodies in both developing countries and the eu; stresses the need for the full implementation of the maputo protocol , especially article 14; ### deleted


### sexual and reproductive health as an essential component of good health ### women's health , sexuality and motherhood


### 6. calls upon the member states to establish effective strategies and monitoring programmes that guarantee access to a full range of srhr services; ### deleted


### 6. calls for the gender action plan iii to give more prominence to its srhr thematic policy area given the tremendous impact of the covid-19 pandemic on women and girls in developing countries; ### 6. acknowledges that gender action plan iii should be focused on the problems of fgm , early and forced child marriages and the tremendous impact of the covid-19 pandemic on women and girls in developing countries;


### 7. recalls that all medical interventions related to srhr must be undertaken with fully informed consent; ### deleted


### 7. calls on the eu to secure adequate and well-targeted funding for srhr in its development cooperation policy; ### deleted


### 8. urges the member states to ensure access to scientifically accurate and comprehensive sexuality education for all primary and secondary school children in line with who standards; ### deleted


### 8. emphasises that srhr services should be gender-responsive , rights-based , youth-friendly and available to all , regardless of age or marital status , including during conflicts and disasters; ### deleted


### 9. calls upon the member states to combat the spread of discriminatory and unsafe misinformation on srhr; ### deleted


### 9. reiterates its call on both parties of the new agreement between the eu and the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of srhr free from discrimination , coercion and violence and to the full implementation of the international conference on population and development’s programme of action; ### 9. reiterates its call on both parties of the new agreement between the eu and the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states to commit to the protection of vulnerable girls and women from fgm practices , early and forced child marriages , poverty , social inequality , violence and abuse , as well as to commit to the protection of girls and women who are exposed to vulnerability due to disabilities , widowhood or orphanhood;


### modern contraception as a strategy for achieving gender equality ### deleted


### modern contraception as a strategy for achieving gender equality ### contraception


### 10. calls upon the member states to ensure access to contraceptive methods , thereby safeguarding the fundamental right to health; ### deleted


### 10. recalls that asylum seekers and refugees are too often victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution; insists that access to srhr for these populations is critical for their survival. ### 10. recalls that asylum seekers and refugees are too often victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution; calls for ensuring adequate assistance to the victims and protection from further exploitations.


### 11. calls upon the member states to ensure that contraception is covered under national reimbursement schemes and healthcare policies and to recognise that this coverage should be extended to all people of reproductive age; ### deleted


### c) safe and legal abortion care anchored in women’s health and rights ### abortion


### 12. reaffirms that abortion must be a voluntary decision based on a woman’s request , given of her own free will , in accordance with medical standards based on who guidelines and calls upon the member states to ensure access to safe and legal abortion; ### deleted


### 12. reaffirms that abortion must be a voluntary decision based on a woman’s request , given of her own free will , in accordance with medical standards based on who guidelines and calls upon the member states to ensure access to safe and legal abortion; ### 12. reaffirms that abortion must be a voluntary decision based on a woman’s request , given of her own free will , in accordance with medical standards based on who guidelines and recommends member states to enable access to safe and legal abortion; reiterates the importance of the principle of subsidiarity and national legal provisions in each member state;


### 13. urges the member states to regulate obstacles to legal abortion and recalls that they have a responsibility to ensure that women have access to the rights afforded to them by law; ### deleted


### 13. urges the member states to regulate obstacles to legal abortion and recalls that they have a responsibility to ensure that women have access to the rights afforded to them by law; ### 13. stresses that reproductive and sexual health issues fall within the exclusive competence of the member states and cannot be regulated at eu level;


### d) maternity care for all ### maternity care for all and the rights of the child


### 15. calls upon the member states to adopt measures to ensure that all women have access to affordable , evidence-based maternity care; ### 15. calls upon the member states to adopt measures to ensure that all women have access to pregnancy and maternity monitoring and support;


### 16. calls upon the member states to combat physical and verbal abuse , including gynaecological and obstetric violence , which constitute forms of gender-based violence; ### deleted


### srhr as pillars of gender equality , democracy and the elimination of gender-based violence ### health , sexuality and affection as foundations of life


### 17. calls upon the member states to exercise their competence in srhr by striving to protect human rights , specifically the right to health , and implement a wide range of srh services , ensuring that the principle of non-retrogression is respected; ### deleted


### 18. calls upon the commissioner for democracy and demography to take a human-rights-based approach to tackling demographic challenges , ensuring that every eu resident can fully realise their srhr , and to confront those who instrumentalise srhr in order to undermine eu values and democracy; ### 18. calls upon the commissioner for democracy and demography to recognise the dramatic demographic situation in the eu resulting from a demographic crisis and the undervaluation of fatherhood and family; calls for the restoration of the traditional values of the eu;


### 19. calls upon the commissioner for health and food safety to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the next eu public health strategy; ### 19. calls upon the commissioner for health and food safety to promote and protect the different dimensions of human health , namely: physical , spiritual , psychological , emotional , social and emotional as an intrinsically linked whole;


### 20. calls upon the commissioner for equality to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the next eu gender equality strategy; ### 20. calls upon the commissioner for equality to remove any reference to gender equality which aims to include the gender perspective that , far from affirming the sexual difference between men and women , accentuates the conflict of personal identity;


### 21. calls upon the commissioner for international partnerships to uphold the european consensus on development and the sdgs , in particular targets 3.7 and 5.6 , to ensure that srhr remain a development priority in all eu external activities; ### deleted


### 22. calls upon the commission to strengthen its actions to counter the backlash against women’s rights; ### deleted


### — having regard to the european institute for gender equality (eige) study of 26 january 2017 entitled ‘gender and digital agenda’ , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 12 march 2013 on eliminating gender stereotypes in the eu2 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 28 april 2016 on gender equality and empowering women in the digital age4 , ### deleted


### e. whereas 73 % of boys aged between 15 and 16 feel comfortable using digital devices that they are less familiar with , compared with 63 % of girls in the same age bracket11 ; ### deleted


### f. whereas gender stereotypes greatly influence subject choices; whereas very few teenage girls in eu member states (less than 3 %) express an interest in working as an ict professional at the age of 30; ### f. whereas sex greatly influences subject choices; whereas teenage girls are becoming increasingly interested in working with ict , and whereas they do not necessarily have to have the same degree of involvement because their nature differs from that of men in that having a family is also a priority for their personal development;


### g. whereas women in the information and communication sector earn 19 % less than men; whereas the gender pay gap directly contributes to the gender pension gap13; ### deleted


### h. whereas all around the globe , women as a demographic group use the internet less often than men , either to install software or to use online radio and television , online banking or e-commerce services; ### deleted


### i. whereas in the past couple of years , there has been an increase in the number of women working in cybersecurity , the figures nevertheless remain significantly low , with women representing fewer than 20 % of cybersecurity professionals in europe; ### i. whereas in the past couple of years there has been an increase in the number of women working in cybersecurity;


### k. whereas women struggle to find their place in the ict job sector as a result of various barriers , such as stereotypes and male-dominated workplaces; whereas there is considerable vertical and horizontal segregation in the ict sector and women are often overqualified for the positions they occupy; whereas only a small minority of women occupy senior software engineering positions; ### k. whereas women struggle to find their place in the ict job sector , and whereas that problem will get worse if women continue to be victimised in comparison with men , projecting an image that they are undervalued and in precarious situations , which does absolutely nothing for their self-esteem in upholding their dignity and enhancing the intrinsic and unique qualities they have as women;


### l. whereas ict is a sector with a low proportion of female workers , a great number of women abandons their ict career (the phenomenon known as the ‘leaky pipeline’) , mainly due to a poor work-life balance , organisational constraints and a male‑dominated environment; ### l. whereas ict is a sector with a low proportion of female workers and whereas the level of commitment in such a highly competitive sector is directly related to the possibility of reconciling personal and family expectations that are also extremely satisfactory;


### m. whereas the it sector has witnessed a significant increase in female board members , but is also the sector with the highest percentage of all-male boards; ### m. whereas the it sector has witnessed a significant increase in female board members , but is also the sector with the highest percentage of all-male boards , and whereas a system of quotas that are inconsistent with the merits and requirements of the posts concerned cannot be applied indiscriminately;


### 2. calls on the commission to take the digital gender gap into due account while negotiating programmes within the next multiannual financial framework (mff) and funds and loans under the recovery plan , and to increase awareness of these mechanisms amongst women; ### 2. calls on the commission to take the digital gender gap and the need to secure equal access for men and women into due account while negotiating programmes within the next multiannual financial framework (mff) and funds and loans under the recovery plan , and to increase awareness of these mechanisms amongst women;


### 4. underlines the importance of ensuring gender mainstreaming in digital education at all levels , including extra-curricular , informal and non-formal education , also for teaching staff; calls for specific strategies for different age ranges; ### 4. underlines the importance of ensuring digital education at all levels , including extra-curricular , informal and non-formal education , also for teaching staff; calls for specific strategies for different age ranges;


### 5. encourages the commission and the member states to address the gender gap in the ict sector and cooperate in finding solutions and sharing best practices on better inclusion of girls in digital education from a very young age; calls for the eu and the member states to develop , support and implement the actions promoted by the un and its bodies; ### 5. encourages the commission and the member states to address gender gap differences in the ict sector and cooperate in finding solutions and sharing best practices on better inclusion of girls in digital education from a young age with account being taken of the maturity period that is specific to their sex;


### 7. underlines the importance of female self‑efficacy in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ict becoming an integral part of female identity in pre‑school and primary school , abandoning harmful gender role stereotypes for girls and boys; ### 7. underlines the importance of female self‑efficacy in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ict becoming an integral part of female identity in pre‑school and primary school , abandoning the gender perspective and gender prejudices that are so harmful for girls and boys;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to support lifelong learning , as well as training and schemes to boost the e-skills of girls and women; ### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to support lifelong learning , as well as training and schemes to boost e-skills and tackle the digital exclusion of all vulnerable groups in society , including women and older people;


### 10. calls on the commission and member states to adopt policies and measures to address the leaky pipeline phenomenon; ### deleted


### 10. calls on the commission and member states to adopt policies and measures to address the leaky pipeline phenomenon; ### 10. calls on the commission and member states to adopt policies and measures to encourage job retention in key economic sectors;


### 11. calls for gender equality to become a consistent and structural part of future eu youth strategy and policies; ### 11. calls for equality with regard to sexual difference to become a consistent and structural part of future eu youth strategy and policies;


### 14. calls on the commission and member states to promote gender equality in companies in the ict and related sectors and in the digital economy and to adopt horizontal policies to reduce the gender gap in the digital economy; ### 14. calls on the commission and member states to promote gender equality in companies in the ict and related sectors and in the digital economy and to adopt horizontal policies to reduce the gender gap in the digital economy , if there is one , while always taking into account the value of the sexual difference between men and women;


### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop‑out rate of women from digital careers and to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives in the digital sector; ### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop‑out rate of women from digital careers and – while respecting the freedom to choose other options , such as starting a family – to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives in the digital sector;


### 19. stresses the impact of the cultural , media and audiovisual sectors in the development of gender stereotypes and promotion of normative and cultural barriers; ### 19. stresses the impact of the cultural , media and audiovisual sectors in the confusing development of the gender perspective promoting normative and cultural barriers;


### 21. recalls the importance of eliminating conscious and unconscious gender‑discriminatory bias from ai applications , videogames and toys that devalue the role of women and lead to the reduced participation of women in the digital , ai and ict fields; ### 21. recalls the importance of eliminating all forms of discrimination between men and women from ai applications , videogames and toys that devalue the role of women and lead to the reduced participation of women in the digital , ai and ict fields;


### 22. stresses that icts can greatly increase women’s ability to take part in electoral processes , public consultations , surveys and debates , as well as to submit petitions or complaints; calls on the commission and the member states to take the gender dimension into account when devising e-government initiatives; underlines the effectiveness of using the internet for campaigns , forums and boosting the visibility of female role models; ### 22. stresses that icts can greatly increase women’s ability to take part in electoral processes , public consultations , surveys and debates , as well as to submit petitions or complaints; calls on the commission and the member states to take into account the rich complementarity of sexual difference when devising e-government initiatives; underlines the effectiveness of using the internet for campaigns , forums and boosting the visibility of female role models;


### 24. encourages the member states and the commission to organise awareness-raising , training and gender mainstreaming campaigns to highlight the impact of ict proficiency on the economic empowerment of women; ### 24. encourages the member states and the commission to organise awareness-raising , training and gender-mainstreaming campaigns to highlight the impact of ict proficiency on the economic empowerment of men as well as women;


### 30. expresses its concerns about the possibility of an increase in the digital gender gap in the developing countries in the current crisis; stresses the importance of digital proficiency as an instrument to obtain gender equality in development strategies; ### 30. expresses its concerns about the possibility of an increase in the digital gender gap in the developing countries in the current crisis; stresses the importance of digital proficiency as an instrument to promote equality in dignity among men and women in development strategies;


### 28. stresses that intersecting disadvantages create additional barriers for specific groups of women , therefore the safety and protection of all persons must be secured by taking due account of an intersectional approach; ### 28. stresses that the concept of intersectionality is a ideological theory with no scientific basis whatsoever , and it should not confuse genuine needs that have arisen because of the coronavirus pandemic in order to alleviate both its economic and social effects and its effects on the public's health;


### 31. invites the member states to continue supporting migrant women and men through access to critical healthcare during the crisis; highlights the need for refugee and reception centres to take due account of women’s and girls’ needs in view of the known challenges of social distancing and maintaining hygiene , as well as their vulnerability to gender-based violence; ### 31. invites the member states to continue supporting migrant women and men through access to critical healthcare during the crisis;


### 32. highlights the additional needs of minority groups , such as roma women , who face challenges in maintaining hygiene and adhering to confinement measures due to a lack of access to basic infrastructure , services and information; ### deleted


### 33. emphasises the essential nature of support services for lgbtqi+ persons , including mental health support , peer support groups and support services for gender-based violence; ### deleted


### 34. deplores instances of xenophobic and racial discrimination and urges the commission and the member states to adopt an intersectional approach in their responses; ### deleted


### 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 forced 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;