### (9) directive (eu) 2015/2366 on payment services sets out specific rules on ict security controls and mitigation elements for the purposes of authorisation to perform payment services. those authorisation rules should be amended in order to align them with to regulation (eu) 2021/xx [dora]. furthermore , the incident notification rules in that directive should not apply to ict-related incident notifications that regulation (eu) 2021/xx [dora] fully harmonises. ### (9) directive (eu) 2015/2366 on payment services sets out specific rules on ict security controls and mitigation elements for the purposes of authorisation to perform payment services. those authorisation rules should be amended in order to align them with to regulation (eu) 2021/xx [dora]. furthermore , the incident notification rules in that directive should not apply to credit institutions , payment institutions and e-money institutions which have to comply with fully harmonised reporting obligations under chapter iii of regulation (eu) 2021/xx [dora]. in order to reduce the administrative burden and avoid complexity and duplicative reporting requirements for payment service providers that fall within the scope of regulation (eu) 2021/xx [dora] , the incident reporting requirements under directive (eu) 2015/2366 should cease to apply , creating a single incident reporting mechanism for payment service providers for all operational or security payment-related and non-payment related incidents.


### 4. insurance and reinsurance undertakings shall take reasonable steps to ensure continuity and regularity in the performance of their activities , including the development of contingency plans. to that end , the undertaking shall employ appropriate and proportionate systems , resources and procedures and shall set up information communication technology systems and manage them in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) 2021/xx of the european parliament and of the council* [dora].’; ### 4. insurance and reinsurance undertakings shall take reasonable steps to ensure continuity and regularity in the performance of their activities , including the development of contingency plans. to that end , the undertaking shall employ appropriate and proportionate systems , resources and procedures and shall employ appropriate and proportionate information and communication technology systems and manage them in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) 2021/xx of the european parliament and of the council* [dora].’;


### to be adequately equipped to manage the risks to which it is exposed , including to manage risks to the ict systems and tools in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) 2021/xx [dora]* , to implement appropriate arrangements and systems for identifying all significant risks to its operation , and to put in place effective measures to mitigate those risks.; ### to be adequately equipped to manage the risks to which it is exposed , including to manage risks to the ict systems and tools in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) 2021/xx [dora]* , to implement appropriate arrangements and systems for identifying significant risks to its operation , and to put in place effective measures to mitigate those risks.;


### to that end , iorps shall employ appropriate and proportionate systems , resources and procedures and shall set up ict systems and tools and manage them in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) 2021/xx of the european parliament and of the council* [dora]. ### to that end , iorps shall employ appropriate and proportionate systems , resources and procedures and shall employ ict systems and tools and manage them in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) 2021/xx of the european parliament and of the council* [dora].


### 1. member states shall adopt and publish , by [one year after adoption] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive. they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions. ### 1. member states shall adopt and publish , by [24 months after adoption] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive. they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions.


### 19. reiterates that asylum seekers , refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to trafficking and that special attention should be given to the trafficking of women , children and other vulnerable groups; highlights that there are vulnerabilities and risks at the different stages in the migration process prior to migration itself , en route to the eu , at the destination and on return22 ; ### 19. reiterates that special attention should be given to the trafficking of women , children and other vulnerable groups; highlights that there are vulnerabilities and risks at the different stages in the migration process prior to migration itself , en route to the eu , at the destination and on return22 ; and provide them with adequate resources and shelters and access to protected and adequately equipped facilities as well as with related help and information services; therefore reiterates the need to improve cross-border collaboration and exchange among law enforcement and child protection authorities as well as developing fast family tracing and alternative care arrangements for unaccompanied minors;


### 19. reiterates that asylum seekers , refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to trafficking and that special attention should be given to the trafficking of women , children and other vulnerable groups; highlights that there are vulnerabilities and risks at the different stages in the migration process prior to migration itself , en route to the eu , at the destination and on return22 ; ### 19. reiterates that asylum seekers , refugees and migrants , including unaccompanied minors , are particularly vulnerable to trafficking and that special attention should be given to the trafficking of women , children and other vulnerable groups; highlights that there are vulnerabilities and risks at the different stages in the migration process prior to migration itself , en route to the eu , at the destination and on return22 ;


### 22. calls on the member states to ensure a coherent application of the provisions set out in the dublin iii regulation , the anti-trafficking directive and the residence permit directive to prevent the practice employed in some member states of transferring victims of human trafficking to the country where they were exploited when they first arrived , thereby leaving them more exposed to the risk of being re-trafficked; ### 22. calls on the member states to ensure a coherent application of the provisions set out in the dublin iii regulation , the anti-trafficking directive and the residence permit directive;


### 23. calls on the member states to step up their efforts to early identify potential victims , in particular within migration flows and hotspots; calls on the member states to provide adequate resources for specialised facilities for unaccompanied minors and female victims of trafficking; ### 23. calls on the member states to step up their efforts to early identify potential victims , in particular within migration flows and hotspots; calls on the member states to provide adequate resources for infrastructures and specialised facilities for unaccompanied minors and female victims of trafficking in shelters;


### 23. calls on the member states to step up their efforts to early identify potential victims , in particular within migration flows and hotspots; calls on the member states to provide adequate resources for specialised facilities for unaccompanied minors and of female victims of trafficking; ### 23. calls on the member states to step up their efforts to early identify potential victims , in particular within migration flows and hotspots; calls on the member states to provide adequate resources for specialised facilities for unaccompanied minors , separated minors and female victims of trafficking;


### 24. notes that the migration policies of member states , geared towards fighting irregular migration , can have a ‘chilling effect’ among vulnerable migrants and give perpetrators additional leverage to exploit victims with an irregular status24 ; calls on the member states to decouple migration enforcement actions from law enforcement activities; ### 24. given that irregular migrants in the eu represent a large pool of potential victims susceptible to being exploited by traffickers through the leverage to exploit their irregular status24 , calls on member states to strictly enforce their irregular migration countering actions to prevent such abuses taking place;


### 26. calls on the member states to focus on identifying child victims and helping them to avail themselves of their rights; emphasises the need for guardians , including temporary guardians as an emergency measure , to be appointed immediately for child victims; ### 26. calls on the member states to focus on identifying child victims and helping them to avail themselves of their rights; recalls the obligation of member states to pay special attention to child victims of trafficking and to provide special protection to children in criminal procedures , with the best interests of the child being considered paramount at all times; emphasises the need for guardians , including temporary guardians as an emergency measure , to be appointed immediately for child victims;


### 26. calls on the member states to focus on identifying child victims and helping them to avail themselves of their rights; emphasises the need for guardians , including temporary guardians as an emergency measure , to be appointed immediately for child victims; ### 26. calls on the member states to focus on identifying child victims and helping them to avail themselves of their rights; emphasises the need for guardians , including temporary guardians as an emergency measure , to be appointed immediately for child victims; further calls for member states to take measures to ensure adequate and appropriate training , in particular legal and psychological training , for those working with child victims of trafficking;


### 26. calls on the member states to focus on identifying child victims and helping them to avail themselves of their rights; emphasises the need for guardians , including temporary guardians as an emergency measure , to be appointed immediately for child victims; ### 26. calls on the member states to focus on identifying child victims and helping them to avail themselves of their rights; emphasises the need for guardians , including temporary guardians as an emergency measure , to be appointed immediately for unaccompanied child victims , and stresses the importance of a child friendly justice and specialist services ,


### 27. calls on the member states to fully implement directive 2011/93/eu on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography26 , and to reinforce police and judicial cooperation to prevent and combat sexual exploitation; ### 27. calls on the member states to fully implement directive 2011/93/eu on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography26 , and to reinforce police and judicial cooperation to prevent and combat sexual exploitation at the eu level; calls ms to cooperate with eu agencies , in particular with europol and its dedicated entities , emsc and ec3 , and eurojust to step up information exchange and support and cross border investigations;


### 27. calls on the member states to fully implement directive 2011/93/eu on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography26 , and to reinforce police and judicial cooperation to prevent and combat sexual exploitation; ### 27. calls on the member states to fully implement directive 2011/93/eu on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography26 , and to reinforce police and judicial cooperation to prevent and combat sexual exploitation at eu level; calls on the member states to cooperate with eu agencies , such as europol and its dedicated bodies , the emsc and ec3 , in order to strengthen information exchange and cross-border investigations;


### 28. notes that children in migration , and , in particular , unaccompanied migrant children , continue to be at higher risk of trafficking and exploitation along migration routes en route to and within the eu; ### 28. notes that children in migration , and , in particular , unaccompanied or separated migrant children , continue to be at higher risk of trafficking and exploitation along migration routes en route to and within the eu; urges the commission to provide for the introduction of voluntary guardians for all unaccompanied migrant children in order to ensure their rights and afford them better protection;


### efficiency of criminal systems and criminalisation of the use of services of victims ### efficiency of criminal justice systems and criminalisation of the use of services of victims


### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking; ### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking; highlights that special attention should be paid to under-reported and under-investigated areas , especially seasonal and temporary nature employment in the low-skilled and low-paid sectors , such as , labour exploitation in the agricultural sector;


### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking; ### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking , which may require tougher criminal laws to make prosecution easier; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking as these are the strongest method of response; emphasises that the existing national sanctions and the means of their execution still differs considerably between member states;


### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking; ### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking; stresses , in particular , that more efficient investigation is required , especially in sectors involving seasonal and temporary employment , such as labour exploitation in agriculture;


### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking; ### 29. notes the low number of prosecutions and convictions for the crime of trafficking; urges the member states to take measures to improve the investigation of trafficking cases through strengthened police efforts both nationally and transnationally and to put in place strong criminal sanctions for crimes of human trafficking;


### 31. calls on the member states to adopt clear provisions on the non-prosecution or non-punishment of thb victims and on decoupling protection from cooperation with law enforcement agencies; ### 31. calls on the member states to adopt clear provisions on the non-prosecution or non-punishment of thb victims and on decoupling protection from cooperation with law enforcement agencies , to counter impunity through a coordinated approach between the relevant eu agencies in partnership with member states , eu institutions and other partners , thereby enhancing the effectiveness of investigations and prosecutions.


### 31. calls on the member states to adopt clear provisions on the non-prosecution or non-punishment of thb victims and on decoupling protection from cooperation with law enforcement agencies; ### 31. calls on the member states to adopt clear provisions on the non-prosecution or non-punishment of thb victims;


### 32. stresses the importance of financial investigation and ‘following the money’ as a key strategy for investigating and prosecuting the organised crime networks that profit from thb; calls on the commission to assess and promote the use of existing judicial and police cooperation , and the available tools; ### 32. stresses the importance of financial investigation and ‘following the money’ as a key strategy for investigating and prosecuting the organised crime networks that profit from thb; calls on the member states to launch financial investigations and work with money laundering specialists when starting a new trafficking investigation; calls on member states to strengthen cooperation in freezing and confiscating the assets of individuals involved in trafficking and providing compensation to victims; calls on the commission to assess and promote the use of existing judicial and police cooperation , and the available tools , such as mutual recognition of court judgments , joint investigation teams and the european investigation order;


### 32. stresses the importance of financial investigation and ‘following the money’ as a key strategy for investigating and prosecuting the organised crime networks that profit from thb; calls on the commission to assess and promote the use of existing judicial and police cooperation , and the available tools; ### 32. stresses the importance of financial investigation and ‘following the money’ as a key strategy for investigating and prosecuting the organised crime networks that profit from thb; calls on the commission to assess and promote the use of existing judicial and police cooperation , and the available tools; urges the member states to strengthen cooperation and information exchange on financial investigations and on the freezing and confiscation of profits from trafficking;


### 33. recalls the role of eu agencies in the early identification of victims and the fight against thb; calls for more resources for the justice and home affairs (jha) agencies to enable their staff to be trained and capacity-building instruments to be developed in the area of detecting victims , including the appointment of gender-trained agency officers , especially in the member states faced with increased mixed migratory flows; calls on the commission to develop guidelines to mainstream gender expertise in the activities of law enforcement authorities across the eu; ### 33. recalls the role of eu agencies in the early identification of victims and the fight against thb; calls for more resources for the justice and home affairs (jha) agencies to enable their staff to be trained and capacity-building instruments to be developed in the area of detecting victims , including the appointment of gender-trained agency officers , especially in the member states faced with increased trafficking; calls on the commission to develop guidelines to mainstream gender expertise in the activities of law enforcement authorities across the eu; calls in that regard , for the member states to increase cross-border cooperation and collaboration with the relevant eu agencies such as eurojust , europol , gra , frontex , ceplo and the easo.


### 33. recalls the role of eu agencies in the early identification of victims and the fight against thb; calls for more resources for the justice and home affairs (jha) agencies to enable their staff to be trained and capacity-building instruments to be developed in the area of detecting victims , including the appointment of gender-trained agency officers , especially in the member states faced with increased mixed migratory flows; calls on the commission to develop guidelines to mainstream gender expertise in the activities of law enforcement authorities across the eu; ### 33. recalls the role of eu agencies in the early identification of victims and the fight against thb; calls for more resources for the justice and home affairs (jha) agencies to enable their staff to be trained and capacity-building instruments to be developed in the area of detecting victims , including the appointment of gender-trained agency officers , especially in the member states faced with increased mixed migratory flows; calls on the commission to develop guidelines to mainstream gender expertise in the activities of law enforcement authorities across the eu , including by developing sustained programs of improving gender balance in decision-making processes and in the staff of the jha agencies relevant to trafficking;


### 33. recalls the role of eu agencies in the early identification of victims and the fight against thb; calls for more resources for the justice and home affairs (jha) agencies to enable their staff to be trained and capacity-building instruments to be developed in the area of detecting victims , including the appointment of gender-trained agency officers , especially in the member states faced with increased mixed migratory flows; calls on the commission to develop guidelines to mainstream gender expertise in the activities of law enforcement authorities across the eu; ### 33. recalls the role of eu agencies in the early identification of victims and the fight against thb; calls for more resources for the justice and home affairs (jha) agencies to enable their staff to be trained and capacity-building instruments to be developed in the area of detecting victims , including the appointment of agency officers trained in gender and child sensitive approaches;


### 34. calls on the commission to amend the anti-trafficking directive with a view to updating its provisions , including the establishment of specific measures for the prevention and prosecution of trafficking for sexual exploitation as the largest area of thb , to address the use of online technologies in both the proliferation and the prevention of thb , to improve measures for prevention and the early identification of victims , and to strengthen a horizontal gender perspective across all forms of trafficking , as well as to ensure that member states explicitly criminalise the use of all services which involve exploitation; ### 34. calls on the commission to amend the anti-trafficking directive with a view to updating its provisions , including the establishment of specific measures for the prevention and prosecution of trafficking for sexual exploitation as the largest area of thb , to address the use of online technologies in both the proliferation and the prevention of thb , to improve measures for prevention and the early identification of victims , and to strengthen a horizontal gender and child sensitive perspective across all forms of trafficking , as well as to ensure that member states explicitly criminalise the knowing use of services provided by victims of trafficking;


### 35. emphasises the importance of a coherent approach to improve the identification of potential victims in the context of migration flows and in the hotspots , of improving access to asylum procedures and of ensuring their complementarity with the procedures related to trafficking; calls on the commission to assess the implementation of the anti-trafficking directive and to come forward with proposals to revise it; ### 35. emphasises the importance of a coherent approach to improve the identification of potential victims in the context of migration flows and in the hotspots , and in particular the need to further strengthen the coordination between asylum authorities , law enforcement and prosecution services; recalls the importance of improving access to asylum procedures and of ensuring their complementarity with the procedures related to trafficking;


### 36. calls on the commission and the member states to monitor and assess the risk for the persons being smuggled of becoming victims of trafficking , with a particular focus on the situation of unaccompanied minors and women; underlines , in this context , the need for more legal and safe routes for migration in order to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable people with irregular status; ### 36. calls on the commission and the member states to take urgent measures against criminal groups active in migrant smuggling and human trafficking , given the high likelihood of smuggled persons becoming victims of trafficking , and to assess the risk faced by irregular migrants and especially unaccompanied minors and women; underlines , in this context , the need for effective border protection in order to prevent the subsequent exploitation of people who illegally cross borders and who are unaware of the risks associated with smuggling;


### 36. calls on the commission and the member states to monitor and assess the risk for the persons being smuggled of becoming victims of trafficking , with a particular focus on the situation of unaccompanied minors and women; underlines , in this context , the need for more legal and safe routes for migration in order to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable people with irregular status; ### 36. calls on the commission and the member states to monitor and assess the risk for the persons being smuggled of becoming victims of trafficking , with a particular focus on the situation of the most vulnerable such as unaccompanied minors and women; underlines , in this context , the need for more legal and safe routes for migration in order to tackle one dimension of trafficking;


### 37. calls on the commission to include in the new strategy on trafficking in human beings clear steps as regards the appointment of the eu atc; ### 37. calls on the commission to ensure the continuity of the eu anti-trafficking coordinator’s work by appointing a full-time eu anti-trafficking coordinator;


### — having regard to the commission staff working document of 17 october 2014 entitled ‘mid-term report on the implementation of the eu strategy towards the eradication of trafficking in human beings’ (swd(2014)0318) and to the first (com(2016)0267)) , second (com(2018)0777) and third (2020) progress reports thereon , ### — having regard to the commission staff working document of 17 october 2014 entitled ‘mid-term report on the implementation of the eu strategy towards the eradication of trafficking in human beings’ (swd(2014)0318) and to the first (com(2016)0267)) , second (com(2018)0777) and third com(2020) 661 progress reports thereon ,


### a. whereas trafficking in human beings (thb) constitutes modern-day slavery and is a profound violation of fundamental rights , as outlined in article 5(3) of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; ### a. whereas trafficking in human beings (thb) constitutes a profound violation of fundamental rights , as outlined in article 5(3) of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union;


### 2. commends the good work done by the eu anti-trafficking coordinator (eu atc) in coordinating the eu’s response to thb and developing knowledge and findings on the various aspects of thb , including research into the gender dimension and the particular vulnerability of children; ### 2. commends the good work done by the former eu anti-trafficking coordinator (eu atc) in coordinating the eu’s response to thb and developing knowledge and findings on the various aspects of thb , including research into the gender dimension and the particular vulnerability of children;


### 3. stresses the importance of the funding of the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) and internal security fund (isf) programmes to continue to be used for projects tackling thb , as well as using other available instruments; ### 3. stresses the importance of the funding of the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) , the daphne program and internal security fund (isf) programmes to continue to be used for projects tackling thb , as well as using other available instruments , such as the rights , equality and citizenship programme , empact actions , eu-un spotlight initiative , the eu trust fund for africa , glo.act initiative , the development cooperation instrument and the european development fund;


### 3. stresses the importance of the funding of the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) and internal security fund (isf) programmes to continue to be used for projects tackling thb , as well as using other available instruments; ### 3. stresses the significant role eu funds play in financing various aspects of the fight against human trafficking; stresses the importance of the funding through the daphne fund , the european social fund + , the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) and internal security fund (isf) programmes to continue to be used for projects tackling thb , as well as using other available instruments;


### 4. highlights that the lack of consistent and detailed data continues to hamper the adequate assessment of trends in thb; calls on the member states to collect more up-to-date data disaggregated by age and gender and including internally trafficked people , by compiling statistical information in cooperation with civil society; ### 4. deplores that data on trafficking in human beings is not being systematically collected and publicly shared on a regular basis; highlights that the lack of consistent and detailed data continues to hamper the adequate assessment of the scale and trends in thb; calls on the member states to improve the collection of more up-to-date data disaggregated by type of trafficking , age and gender and including internally trafficked people , by compiling statistical information in cooperation with civil society;


### 4. highlights that the lack of consistent and detailed data continues to hamper the adequate assessment of trends in thb; calls on the member states to collect more up-to-date data disaggregated by age and gender and including internally trafficked people , by compiling statistical information in cooperation with civil society; ### 4. highlights that data collection can still improve to adequately assess trends in thb; calls on the member states to enhance data collection aiming at more up-to-date data disaggregated by age and gender and including internally trafficked people , by compiling statistical information in cooperation with institutional actors involved , civil society organisations , as well as with the contribution of the european institute for gender equality(eige) , including trafficking data on the violence surveys;


### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to monitor the use of digital technologies for thb as the predominant tools used to recruit trafficking victims; ### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to empower law enforcement authorities fighting human traffickers so they are able to respond to the new technological challenges in terms of technical knowledge , dedicated human resources , as well as of an improvement in the legislative tools that can be used in judicial proceedings and in the prosecution of traffickers;


### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to monitor the use of digital technologies for thb as the predominant tools used to recruit trafficking victims; ### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to monitor the use of digital technologies , internet and social media for thb as the predominant tools used to recruit trafficking victims and to regulate third party responsibility for technology companies hosting exploitative materials;


### 7. highlights that the early identification of victims remains one of the main challenges to implementation , and is one of the most crucial in terms of enabling victims to exercise their rights; calls on the member states to give more actors responsibility for identifying victims of thb at all stages of the process , including civil society representatives , immigration and asylum officials , labour inspectors and social workers or healthcare staff; ### 7. highlights that the early identification of victims remains one of the main challenges to implementation , and is one of the most crucial in terms of enabling victims to exercise their rights; calls on the member states to give more actors responsibility for identifying victims of thb at all stages of the process , including civil society organisations representatives , immigration and asylum officials , labour inspectors and social workers or healthcare staff as well as other professionals and actors involved; calls on all member states to earmark adequate funds for identifying victims of thb


### 7. highlights that the early identification of victims remains one of the main challenges to implementation , and is one of the most crucial in terms of enabling victims to exercise their rights; calls on the member states to give more actors responsibility for identifying victims of thb at all stages of the process , including civil society representatives , immigration and asylum officials , labour inspectors and social workers or healthcare staff; ### 7. highlights that the early identification of victims remains one of the main challenges to implementation , and is one of the most crucial in terms of enabling victims to exercise their rights; calls on the member states to give more actors responsibility for identifying victims of thb at all stages of the process , including law enforcement officers , civil society representatives , immigration and asylum officials , labour inspectors and social workers or healthcare staff;


### 8. calls on all member states to effectively guarantee the rights of victims and to support them with a gender-sensitive approach while ensuring complementarity with the victims’ rights directive; notes that the anti-trafficking directive prohibits the criminalisation of victims of thb; ### 8. calls on all member states to effectively guarantee and inform about the rights of victims and to support them with a gender-sensitive approach while ensuring complementarity with the victims’ rights directive; notes that the anti-trafficking directive prohibits the criminalisation of victims of thb;


### 8. calls on all member states to effectively guarantee the rights of victims and to support them with a gender-sensitive approach while ensuring complementarity with the victims’ rights directive; notes that the anti-trafficking directive prohibits the criminalisation of victims of thb; ### 8. calls on all member states to effectively guarantee the rights of victims and to support them with a gender and child sensitive approach while ensuring complementarity with the victims’ rights directive; notes that the anti-trafficking directive prohibits the criminalisation of victims of thb;


### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measureable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of thb , especially women and children; ### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measureable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of thb , especially women and children; points out that due to the increased use of the internet , social media and on-line advertisements – it is to be expected that the number of victims of trafficking exploited on-line would rise sharply; calls on the ms for more effective and coherent actions targeting on-line exploitation , with the support of relevant eu agencies , such as europol;


### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measurable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of thb , especially women and children; ### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measurable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of thb , especially women and children; underlines that online exploitation , particularly of a sexual nature , has grown during the pandemic , and urges , therefore , the member states to adopt more coherent and effective actions against online exploitation , with the support of the relevant european agencies such as europol;


### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measureable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of thb , especially women and children; ### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measurable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable such as omen and children , at all stages of the trafficking process: exacerbating risks and vulnerability to trafficking , such as through the shift to the use of technologies and sexual exploitation online , causing delay in identification of victims , hindering and delaying access to justice , assistance and support;


### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measureable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of thb , especially women and children; ### 9. highlights that while the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet measureable , it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of thb , especially women and children; calls on member states to ensure effective functioning of nrms and equivalent systems and that they should be updated to respond to emerging thb trends during the covid-19 pandemic;


### 10. points out the need for a coherent and coordinated national referral mechanism (nrm); underlines that good cooperation between the police and non-governmental organisations (ngos) cannot be a substitute for a fully fledged nrm defining the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors16 ; ### 10. notes that all member states have in place a national referral mechanism (nrm) and that a wide range of instruments for transnational cooperation that contribute to the referral of victims of thb; points out the challenges in the coordination of different actors , combined with those posed by the limited trust of the victims , both of which negatively affect effective referral; stresses the need for a fully-functioning , coherent and coordinated national referral mechanism (nrm); underlines that good cooperation between the police and non-governmental organisations (ngos) cannot be a substitute for a fully fledged nrm defining the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors16 ;


### 10. points out the need for a coherent and coordinated national referral mechanism (nrm); underlines that good cooperation between the police and non-governmental organisations (ngos) cannot be a substitute for a fully fledged nrm defining the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors16 ; ### 10. points out the need for a coherent and transnationally coordinated national referral mechanism (nrm); underlines that good cooperation between the police and non-governmental organisations (ngos) cannot be a substitute for a fully fledged nrm defining the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors16 ;


### 11. calls on the commission to monitor and assess the situation of compensation to victims in the member states in terms of access , enforcement and actual payments , and to come forward with specific measures to ensure better access to compensation; ### 11. calls on the commission to monitor and assess the situation of compensation to victims in the member states in terms of access , enforcement and actual payments , and to come forward with specific measures to tackle shortcomings.


### 12. highlights that sexual exploitation remains the most prevalent form of trafficking in the eu since 2008 , as 60 % of victims are trafficked for sexual exploitation; notes that more than 90 % of these victims are women and girls , and that more than 70 % of traffickers are male; ### 12. highlights that sexual exploitation remains the most prevalent form of trafficking in the eu since 2008 , as according to the latest available data 60 % of victims are trafficked for sexual exploitation; notes that more than 90 % of these victims are women and girls , and that more than 70 % of traffickers are male;


### 13. urges the member states to adopt specific measures to address violence against women and gender inequalities as the root causes of trafficking; recommends that the commission strengthen and develop the gender dimension in the monitoring of the implementation of eu anti-trafficking legislation; ### 13. urges the member states to adopt specific measures to address violence against women and gender inequalities as the part of the fight against trafficking; specially through education , information , and awareness raising campaigns complemented with an exchange of best practices; recommends that the commission strengthen and develop the gender dimension in the monitoring of the implementation of eu anti-trafficking legislation;


### 13. urges the member states to adopt specific measures to address violence against women and gender inequalities as the root causes of trafficking; recommends that the commission strengthen and develop the gender dimension in the monitoring of the implementation of eu anti-trafficking legislation; ### 13. urges the member states to adopt specific measures to address violence against women and gender inequalities as the root causes of trafficking , as trafficking in women and girls remains a structural form of gender-based violence; recommends that the commission strengthen and develop the gender dimension in the monitoring of the implementation of eu anti-trafficking legislation;


### 14. calls on the commission , in cooperation with the member states , to examine how the demand for sexual services drives trafficking , as traffickers tend to convey their victims to countries where prostitution is regulated and lawfully practiced , making it much easier for traffickers to use a legal environment in order to exploit their victims17 ; recalls that in some eu member states where prostitution is legal , suspects were able to exploit children alongside adult victims18 ; ### 14. calls on the commission , in cooperation with the member states , to examine how the demand for sexual services drives trafficking , as traffickers tend to convey their victims to countries where prostitution is regulated and lawfully practiced , making it much easier for traffickers to use a legal environment in order to exploit their victims17 ; stresses that the use of legal businesses to cover the exploitative activities is quite common for human traffickers; recalls that in some eu member states where prostitution is legal , suspects were able to exploit children alongside adult victims18 ;


### 15. calls on the commission to prioritise the prevention of the crime of trafficking for sexual exploitation , including through adopting measures and programmes to discourage and reduce demand , and calls on the member states to include the use of the services of victims of trafficking as a criminal offence in their national statutes , as recommended by article 8 of the anti-trafficking directive and reiterated by the commission in 201819 ; ### 15. calls on the commission to prioritise the prevention of the crime of trafficking for sexual exploitation , including and to work through information and awareness raising campaigns , , and calls on the member states to include the use of the services of victims of trafficking as a criminal offence in their national statutes , as recommended by article 8 of the anti-trafficking directive and reiterated by the commission in 201819 ; urges the member states to work closely with civil society organisations in the field working with trafficked persons;


### 16. urges the member states to focus on the recurring and emerging patterns of thb for sexual exploitation , such as the increasing exploitation of children and the use of the ‘lover boy’ method as the most frequent means of recruiting victims by using online technologies; ### 16. urges the member states to focus on the recurring and emerging patterns of thb for sexual exploitation , such as the increasing exploitation of children and the use of the ‘lover boy’ method as the most frequent means of recruiting victims by using online technologies; notes that the increased use of technology by criminal networks engaged in human trafficking has significantly transformed their traditional modus operandi , especially in some stages of the trafficking process;


### 16. urges the member states to focus on the recurring and emerging patterns of thb for sexual exploitation , such as the increasing exploitation of children and the use of the ‘lover boy’ method as the most frequent means of recruiting victims by using online technologies; ### 16. urges the member states to focus on the recurring and emerging patterns of thb for sexual exploitation , such as the increasing exploitation of children and the use of the ‘lover boy’ method as the most frequent means of recruiting victims by using online technologies; notes that the increased use of technology by criminal networks involved in thb has significantly transformed their traditional modus operandi;


### 16. urges the member states to focus on the recurring and emerging patterns of thb for sexual exploitation , such as the increasing exploitation of children and the use of the ‘lover boy’ method as the most frequent means of recruiting victims by using online technologies; ### 16. urges the member states to focus on the recurring and emerging patterns of thb for sexual exploitation , such as the increasing exploitation of children and the use of for example , among others , the ‘lover boy’ method as the most frequent means of recruiting victims by using online technologies , through developing online safety skills and cyber literacy , and fight this challenge in cooperation with relevant actors and private sector;


### 17. highlights the importance of gender-sensitive training programmes for officials attending victims to enhance the early identification of those who are victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and encourages member states to adopt measures to support victims , such as exit programmes , social and professional reintegration or sexual health services; ### 17. highlights the importance of gender-sensitive training programmes for officials attending victims to enhance the early identification of those who are victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and encourages member states to adopt measures to support victims , such as exit programmes , social and professional reintegration or sexual health services , involving civil society , social partners and private sector addressing gender specific harm;


### 17. highlights the importance of gender-sensitive training programmes for officials attending victims to enhance the early identification of those who are victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and encourages member states to adopt measures to support victims , such as exit programmes , social and professional reintegration or sexual health services; ### 17. highlights the importance of gender and child sensitive training programmes for officials attending victims to enhance the early identification of those who are victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and encourages member states to adopt measures to support victims , such as exit programmes , social and professional reintegration or sexual health services;


### 18. emphasises that migration flows can increase the risk for migrants of becoming victims of trafficking within the eu20 ; points out that there has been a sharp increase in the number of women and girls trafficked through the central mediterranean route for sexual exploitation in the eu21 ; ### 18. emphasises that migration flows can increase the risk for migrants of becoming victims of trafficking within the eu20 , with humanitarian crises exacerbating the exposure of migrants , refugees and asylum seekers to traffickers; points out that there has been a sharp increase in the number of women and girls trafficked through the central mediterranean route for sexual exploitation in the eu21 ;


### 18. emphasises that migration flows can increase the risk for migrants of becoming victims of trafficking within the eu20 ; points out that there has been a sharp increase in the number of women and girls trafficked through the central mediterranean route for sexual exploitation in the eu21 ; ### 18. emphasises that the exploitation of migration flows by criminal organisations can increase the risk of trafficking within the eu20 ; points out that there has been a sharp increase in the number of women and girls trafficked through the central mediterranean route for sexual exploitation in the eu ;


### with recommendations to the commission on identifying gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in article 83(1) tfeu ### (does not affect english version.)


### c. whereas gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women disproportionately; whereas lgbti persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes , patriarchal structures and power asymmetries; ### c. whereas gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women or it affects women disproportionately; whereas lgbti persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics; whereas gender-based violence remains one of our societies’ biggest challenges and is deeply rooted in gender inequality and gender stereotypes;


### c. whereas gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women disproportionately; whereas lgbti persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes , patriarchal structures and power asymmetries; ### c. whereas gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women and girls disproportionately; whereas lgbtiq persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes , patriarchal structures and power asymmetries;


### d. whereas the european institute for gender equality defines femicide as the killing of women and girls because of their gender; ### d. whereas the european institute for gender equality defines femicide as the killing of women and girls because of their gender; whereas it can take different forms such as the murder of women as a result of intimate partner violence , killing of women and girls because of their gender , sexual orientation , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics , as well as female and intersex genital mutilations and so called "honour killings";


### e. whereas there is a lack of comprehensive and comparable disaggregated data on all forms of gender-based violence; ### e. whereas there is a lack of updated , comprehensive and comparable disaggregated data on all forms of gender-based violence across the member states;


### e. whereas there is a lack of comprehensive and comparable disaggregated data on all forms of gender-based violence; ### e. (does not affect english version.)


### f. whereas union action aiming to eradicate violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence demands that the commission pursue several parallel avenues; ### f. (does not affect english version.)


### causes and impact of , and ensuring a holistic approach in preventing , gender-based violence ### (does not affect english version.)


### 1. condemns all forms of violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence , such as violence against lgbti persons , and deplores the fact that women and girls continue to be exposed to psychological , physical , sexual and economic violence , including sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings , both online and offline; ### 1. condemns all forms of violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence online and offline , which is considered to refer to different acts of violence that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual or psychological harm or suffering and which common feature is that they are directed against a person because of that person’s gender or that affects them disproportionately;


### 1. condemns all forms of violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence , such as violence against lgbti persons , and deplores the fact that women and girls continue to be exposed to psychological , physical , sexual and economic violence , including sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings , both online and offline; ### 1. condemns all forms of violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence , such as violence against lgbtiq persons , and deplores the fact that women and girls continue to be exposed to psychological , physical , sexual and economic violence , including sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings , both online and offline;


### 2. denounces femicide as the more extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls and a very severe violation of human rights; ### 2. denounces femicide as the more extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls; stresses that femicide is a very severe violation of human rights and that the eu should draw up a plan to combat this social phenomenon in order to prevent violence , detect issues , and support and protect victims;


### 2. denounces femicide as the more extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls and a very severe violation of human rights; ### 2. denounces femicide as the most extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls and a very severe violation of human rights;


### 2. denounces femicide as the more extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls and a very severe violation of human rights; ### 2. (does not affect english version.)


### 3. stresses that violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are the result of the unequal distribution of power , patriarchal structures , and gender stereotypes , that have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men; underlines that this situation is aggravated by social and economic inequalities; ### 3. stresses that violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are deeply rooted in structural inequalities in our society and are still shrouded in silence and continue to be one of the most severe violations of human rights; gender-based violence remains widespread and it has a huge impact on victims , their families , and communities; the situation is further exacerbated by gender biases , stereotypes and the continuous manifestation of historically unequal power relations;


### 3. stresses that violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are the result of the unequal distribution of power , patriarchal structures , and gender stereotypes , that have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men; underlines that this situation is aggravated by social and economic inequalities; ### 3. (does not affect english version.)


### 4. underlines the wide range of psychological impacts that gender-based violence has on victims , including stress , concentration problems , anxiety , panic attacks , low self-esteem , depression , post-traumatic stress disorder , lack of trust and of sense of control; recalls that gender-based violence also has a social and economic impact; ### 4. underlines the wide range of psychological impacts that gender-based violence has on victims , including stress , concentration problems , anxiety , panic attacks , low self-esteem , depression , post-traumatic stress disorder , lack of trust and of sense of control; underlines that the mental health impacts can include severe social consequences for the victims regarding , among others , their participation in the society , resulting in their inability to engage as a productive member of a society or fully exercise their rights as eu citizens , and highlights that provision of mental health services for victims of those crimes is often provided as well by ngos and civil society actors;


### 4. underlines the wide range of psychological impacts that gender-based violence has on victims , including stress , concentration problems , anxiety , panic attacks , low self-esteem , depression , post-traumatic stress disorder , lack of trust and of sense of control; recalls that gender-based violence also has a social and economic impact; ### 4. (does not affect english version.)


### 5. stresses that the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the ‘istanbul convention’) remains the international standard and a key tool for the eradication of gender-based violence by following a holistic and coordinated approach that places the rights of the victim at the centre and addresses the issues from a wide range of perspectives; ### 5. (does not affect english version.)


### 6. denounces the fact that the combat against gender-based violence is negatively affected by the attack on women’s rights and gender equality; condemns the actions of anti-gender and anti-women movements in europe and worldwide that aim to overturn existing laws on women’s rights and lgbti+ rights; ### 6. firmly believes that the eu must make combating gender-based violence in all its forms a policy priority; denounces all movements that undermine this goal;


### 6. denounces the fact that the combat against gender-based violence is negatively affected by the attack on women’s rights and gender equality; condemns the actions of anti-gender and anti-women movements in europe and worldwide that aim to overturn existing laws on women’s rights and lgbti+ rights; ### 6. denounces the fact that the combat against gender-based violence is negatively affected by the attack on women’s rights and gender equality; condemns the actions of anti-gender and anti-women movements in europe and worldwide that aim to overturn existing laws on women’s rights and lgbtiq rights;


### 7. insists on actions to prevent gender-based violence by addressing the underlying causes , including counteracting sexism , gender stereotypes and patriarchal values; underlines the need for gender equality to have a central place in education and the need for awareness-raising campaigns; ### 7. insists on actions to prevent gender-based violence by addressing the underlying causes of gender inequality; underlines the need for gender equality to have a central place in education which challenges gender stereotypes and supports the development of non-violent relationships , and the need for an eu-wide awareness-raising campaign on gender stereotypes , which includes information targeted at educating our younger citizens about gender equality;


### 7. insists on actions to prevent gender-based violence by addressing the underlying causes , including counteracting sexism , gender stereotypes and patriarchal values; underlines the need for gender equality to have a central place in education and the need for awareness-raising campaigns; ### 7. (does not affect english version.)


### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to improve the regular availability and comparability of quality , disaggregated data on all forms of gender-based violence through cooperation with eurostat , the european union agency for fundamental rights and the european institute for gender equality; ### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to improve the regular availability and comparability of quality , disaggregated data on all forms of gender-based violence at eu and national level and for the harmonisation of data collection systems among member states , through cooperation with eurostat , the european union agency for fundamental rights and the european institute for gender equality; believes that quality data will be essential for clear and measurable targets in the elimination of gender-based violence;


### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to improve the regular availability and comparability of quality , disaggregated data on all forms of gender-based violence through cooperation with eurostat , the european union agency for fundamental rights and the european institute for gender equality; ### 8. (does not affect english version.)


### 9. highlights the need for targeted policies to address the situation of survivors who experience intersectional forms of discrimination , such as women refugees , asylum seekers and migrants , indigenous women , racialised women , women from religious and ethnic minorities , lesbian , bisexual and trans women , elderly women and women with disabilities; ### 9. highlights the need for targeted policies to address the situation of victims of gender-based violence who experience intersectional forms of discrimination , based on several personal characteristics such as race , colour , language , religion , political or other opinion , national or social origin , association with a national minority , property , birth , sexual orientation , gender identity , age , state of health , disability , marital status , migrant or refugee status , or other status;


### 9. highlights the need for targeted policies to address the situation of survivors who experience intersectional forms of discrimination , such as women refugees , asylum seekers and migrants , indigenous women , racialised women , women from religious and ethnic minorities , lesbian , bisexual and trans women , elderly women and women with disabilities; ### 9. (does not affect english version.)


### 10. recalls that violations of sexual and reproductive rights are a form of violence against women and girls; ### 10. encourages the commission to promote regular exchanges of good practices between member states and stakeholders on sexual and reproductive health rights , within its proposals for additional measures to prevent and combat forms of gender-based violence;


### 11. notes that the commission must address the particular situation of migrant women’s protection against gender-based violence , and recalls that under directive 2012/29/eu of the european parliament and of the council6 access to appropriate protection , support services and effective remedies must be available to all victims of gender-based violence , independent of their residence status; ### 11. notes that migrant women are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence; recalls that all victims of gender-based violence deserve to receive appropriate information , support and protection and are able to participate in criminal proceedings , and that all rights must apply in a non-discriminatory manner , including with respect to their residence status5a;


### 11. notes that the commission must address the particular situation of migrant women’s protection against gender-based violence , and recalls that under directive 2012/29/eu6 of the european parliament and of the council access to appropriate protection , support services and effective remedies must be available to all victims of gender-based violence , independent of their residence status; ### 11. (does not affect english version.)


### 12. calls on member states to take all necessary measures to promote the protection of women and girls in all their diversity and all survivors of gender-based violence against all forms of violence; ### 12. calls on member states to take all necessary measures to promote and ensure the protection of women and girls in all their diversity and all victims of gender-based violence against all forms of violence;


### 12. calls on member states to take all necessary measures to promote the protection of women and girls in all their diversity and all survivors of gender-based violence against all forms of violence; ### 12. (does not affect english version.)


### 13. underlines the obligation on member states to ensure that there is support and services for survivors of gender-based violence; recalls the importance , in that context , of support to independent civil society and women’s shelter organisations; ### 13. underlines the obligation on member states to ensure that there is support and services for victims of gender-based violence; recalls the importance , in that context , of support to independent civil society and women’s shelter organisations in particular with regards to the provision of essential psychological and legal consultation supports;


### 13. underlines the obligation on member states to ensure that there is support and services for survivors of gender-based violence; recalls the importance , in that context , of support to independent civil society and women’s shelter organisations; ### 13. (does not affect english version.)


### 14. calls on the member states to step up their work in order to ensure that victims have access to justice , and to guarantee that the rights of the victim are placed at the centre in order to avoid discrimination , traumatisation or revictimisation during judicial , medical and police proceedings; ### 14. calls on the member states to step up their work in order to ensure that victims have access to justice , including restorative justice , and to guarantee that the rights of the victim are placed at the centre in order to avoid discrimination , traumatisation or revictimisation during judicial , medical and police proceedings; underlines with concern that most member states still have issues with complete/correct transposition and/or practical application of the victim’s rights directive , as reflected in the commission’s strategy on victim’s rights , and calls on their due diligence for its complete and correct transposition;


### 15. calls on the member states to improve the resources and training of practitioners , law enforcement officers and all professionals dealing with victims of gender-based violence; calls on members states to ensure that victims have the right to state-funded legal aid before and during legal proceedings; ### 15. (does not affect english version.)


### 15. calls on the member states to improve the resources and training of practitioners , law enforcement officers and all professionals dealing with victims of gender-based violence; calls on members states to ensure that victims have the right to state-funded legal aid before and during legal proceedings; ### 15. calls on the member states to improve the resources and training of practitioners , law enforcement officers and all professionals dealing with victims of gender-based violence; calls on members states to ensure that victims have the right to legal aid before and during legal proceedings;


### 16. stresses that gender-based violence is a serious crime and a widespread violation of fundamental rights in the union which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determination on a common basis; stresses that gender-based violence is the result of a patriarchal society that has a cross-border dimension; points , in particular , at the growing anti-gender and anti-women movements , which are well organised and have a cross-border nature; ### 16. stresses that gender-based violence is a particularly serious crime with profound impact on individual fundamental rights and freedoms as well as on the population which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determination; stresses the cross-border dimension of gender-based violence , directly stemming from the impact of this offence across the member states , as well as from the need of a common action at eu level; considers that the great individual , economic and societal impacts across all member states , taking into account the estimation of the societal cost of 290 billion euros of gender-based violence , reaffirms the need to combat gender-based violence in its multiple dimensions on a common eu basis;


### 16. stresses that gender-based violence is a serious crime and a widespread violation of fundamental rights in the union which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determination on a common basis; stresses that gender-based violence is the result of a patriarchal society that has a cross-border dimension; points , in particular , at the growing anti-gender and anti-women movements , which are well organised and have a cross-border nature; ### 16. stresses that gender-based violence is a serious crime and a widespread , cross-border violation of fundamental rights in the union which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determination on a common basis; stresses that gender-based violence is the result of a patriarchal society that has a cross-border dimension; points , in particular , at the growing anti-gender and anti-women movements , which are well organised and have a cross-border nature;


### 17. stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions; ### 17. stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions , thus contributing to law enforcement in cross border operations;


### 17. stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions; ### 17. stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls in all their diversity and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions;


### 17. stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions; ### 17. (does not affect english version.)


### 18. requests that the commission submit , on the basis of the third subparagraph of article 83(1) tfeu , a proposal for a council decision identifying gender-based violence as a new area of crime , following the recommendations set out in the annex hereto and requests the commission to use that new area of crime as a legal basis for a holistic directive to prevent and combat all forms of gender-based violence; ### 18. (does not affect english version.)


### 19. calls on the commission to propose a directive on gender-based violence that implements the standards of the istanbul convention and includes the following elements: prevention , including through gender-sensitive education programming directed at both girls and boys , and empowerment of women and girls; support services and protection measures for survivors; combating all forms of gender-based violence , including violations of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights; and minimum standards for law enforcement; ### 19. calls on the commission to propose a directive on gender-based violence that implements the standards of the istanbul convention and includes the following elements: prevention , including through gender-sensitive education programming directed at both girls and boys; support services and protection measures for victims; combating all forms of gender-based violence , and minimum standards for law enforcement , cooperation among member states and the exchange of best practices , information and expertise; stresses that this new directive shall be complementary to existing and upcoming legislative and non-legislative measures in order to achieve a coherent eu action in gender equality , as well as an eventual ratification of the istanbul convention; believes that the implementation of these measures could be facilitated by the national equality bodies;


### 19. calls on the commission to propose a directive on gender-based violence that implements the standards of the istanbul convention and includes the following elements: prevention , including through gender-sensitive education programming directed at both girls and boys , and empowerment of women and girls; support services and protection measures for survivors; combating all forms of gender-based violence , including violations of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights; and minimum standards for law enforcement; ### 19. (does not affect english version.)


### 20. calls on the commission to appoint a coordinator against violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence; ### deleted


### 20. calls on the commission to appoint a coordinator against violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence; ### 20. calls on the commission to appoint a coordinator against violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence and to set up a european network to combat violence against women , particularly femicide;


### 20. calls on the commission to appoint a coordinator against violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence; ### 20. (does not affect english version.)


### on the identification of gender-based violence as an area of crime that meet the criteria specified in article 83 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ### (does not affect english version.)


### (5) gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women disproportionately. lgbti persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics. gender-based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes , patriarchal structures and power asymmetries. ### (5) gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women and girls disproportionately. lgbtiq persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics. gender-based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes , patriarchal structures and power asymmetries.


### (5) gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women disproportionately. lgbti persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics. gender-based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes , patriarchal structures and power asymmetries. ### (5) gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women disproportionately. lgbti persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics. gender stereotypes are a root cause of gender inequality and affect all areas of society.


### (7) gender-based violence constitutes a violation of fundamental rights such as the right to security and the rights to life and to physical integrity enshrined in articles 6 , 2 and 3 of the charter , respectively. ### (7) gender-based violence constitutes a violation of fundamental rights such as the right to security and the rights to life and to physical integrity , human dignity , prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment , prohibition of slavery and forced labour , respect for private and family life enshrined in articles 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 of the charter , respectively.


### (7) gender-based violence constitutes a violation of fundamental rights such as the right to security and the rights to life and to physical integrity enshrined in articles 6 , 2 and 3 of the charter , respectively. ### (7) (does not affect english version.)


### (8) gender-based violence is a serious crime and a widespread violation of fundamental rights in the union which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determined on a common basis. ### (8) (does not affect english version.)


### (9) the adoption of regional and international instruments , such as the istanbul convention , the united nations declaration on the elimination of violence against women and other united nations resolutions , demonstrates the need to combat all forms of gender-based violence on a common basis. ### (9) (does not affect english version.)


### (10) the special need to combat violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions , as well as the key issues of prevention , under-reporting , victim protection , support and reparation , and the prosecution of perpetrators , where the approaches and level of commitment of member states vary significantly. ### (10) (does not affect english version.)


### (11) gender-based violence meets the criteria to be added as a new area of crime under article 83(1) tfeu , ### (11) (does not affect english version.)


### gender-based violence is hereby identified as an area of crime that meets the criteria specified in article 83(1) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. ### (does not affect english version.)


### — having regard to the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence , ### — having regard to the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence , which opened for signature in istanbul on 11 may2011 (hereinafter the ‘istanbulconvention’) ,


### a. whereas the first objective of the union’s gender equality strategy 2020-2025 focuses on ending gender-based violence and describes it as ‘one of our societies’ biggest challenges’; ### a. whereas the first objective of the union’s gender equality strategy 2020-2025 focuses on ending gender-based violence and describes it as ‘one of our societies’ biggest challenges’; whereas the union’s lgbtiq equality strategy recalls that everyone has a right to safety , be it at home , in public or online;


### b. whereas violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are widespread in the union and are to be understood as an extreme form of discrimination; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in the unequal distribution of power between women and men , in sexism and gender stereotypes , which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men; ### b. whereas violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are widespread in the union and are to be understood as an extreme form of discrimination; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in the unequal distribution of power between women and men , in sexism and gender norms and stereotypes , which have led to domination over and discrimination against women and girls in all their diversity by men; whereas gender-based violence also occurs due to perceived deviation from gender norms;


### b. whereas violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are widespread in the union and are to be understood as an extreme form of discrimination; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in the unequal distribution of power between women and men , in sexism and gender stereotypes , which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men; ### b. whereas violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are widespread in the union and are to be understood as an extreme form of discrimination which has a huge impact on victims , their families , and communities; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in the unequal distribution of power between women and men , in sexism and gender stereotypes , which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men;


### c. whereas violence against women and gender-based violence present different but not mutually exclusive forms and manifestations; whereas those different forms of violence are often interlinked and inseparable from offline violence because they can precede , accompany or continue them; ### c. whereas violence against women and lgbti persons and gender-based violence present different but not mutually exclusive forms and manifestations; whereas those different forms of violence are often interlinked with , and inseparable from , offline violence because they can precede , accompany or continue them;


### d. whereas cyber harassment , cyber stalking , cyber bullying , trolling , online hate speech , flaming , doxxing and image-based sexual abuse are among the most common types of gender-based cyberviolence; whereas some member states have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only; ### d. whereas different forms of online harassment targets all age groups starting from early ages to school and professional life , to elderly years and can take diverse forms from general intimidation , belittlement , inappropriate naming and shaming to undermining , distorting opinions , inappropriate commenting on outlooks and general negative , harassing commentary that targets women and sexual minorities in multiple compared to men , cyber harassment , cyber stalking , cyber bullying , trolling , online hate speech , flaming , doxxing and image-based sexual abuse are among the most common types of gender-based cyberviolence; whereas some member states have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only;


### d. whereas cyber harassment , cyber stalking , cyber bullying , trolling , online hate speech , flaming , doxxing and image-based sexual abuse are among the most common types of gender-based cyberviolence; whereas some member states have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only; ### d. whereas cyber harassment , cyber stalking , cyber bullying , trolling , online hate speech , flaming , doxxing and image-based sexual abuse are among the most common types of gender-based cyberviolence; whereas although some member states have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only , significant gaps remain;


### d. whereas cyber harassment , cyber stalking , cyber bullying , trolling , online hate speech , flaming , doxxing and image-based sexual abuse are among the most common types of gender-based cyberviolence; whereas some member states have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only; ### d. whereas cyber harassment , cyber stalking , cyber bullying , trolling , online hate speech , flaming , doxxing , dead-naming and image-based sexual abuse are among the most common types of gender-based cyberviolence; whereas some member states have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only;


### e. whereas , despite a growing awareness of the phenomenon of gender-based cyberviolence , the lack of collection of exhaustive and recent data and the underreporting of cases of gender-based cyberviolence prevents an accurate assessment of its prevalence; whereas the european added value assessment on gender-based cyberviolence estimates that between 4 and 7% of women in the union have experienced cyber harassment during the past 12 months , while between 1 and 3% have experienced cyber stalking; ### e. whereas , despite a growing awareness of the phenomenon of gender-based cyberviolence , the lack of collection of exhaustive and recent data and the underreporting of cases of gender-based cyberviolence prevents an accurate assessment of its prevalence; whereas the european added value assessment on gender-based cyberviolence estimates that between 4 and 7% of women in the union have experienced cyber harassment during the past 12 months , while between 1 and 3% have experienced cyber stalking; whereas the world wide web foundation survey conducted in 2020 among respondents from180 countries revealed that 52 % of young women and girls have experienced online abuse and 64 % of respondents stated they know someone who have experienced it; outlining that youngwomen and girls are at a greater risk of encountering cyberviolence ,particularly cyber-harassment and cyberbullying , which can have incrediblynegative impacts on both their schooling and their mental health; whereas such lack of available data is linked to the underreporting of cases of gender-based cyberviolence;


### e. whereas , despite a growing awareness of the phenomenon of gender-based cyberviolence , the lack of collection of exhaustive and recent data and the underreporting of cases of gender-based cyberviolence prevents an accurate assessment of its prevalence; whereas the european added value assessment on gender-based cyberviolence estimates that between 4 and 7% of women in the union have experienced cyber harassment during the past 12 months , while between 1 and 3% have experienced cyber stalking; ### e. whereas , despite a growing awareness of the phenomenon of gender-based cyberviolence , the lack of collection of exhaustive and recent data and the underreporting of cases of gender-based cyberviolence prevents an accurate assessment of its prevalence; whereas the european added value assessment on gender-based cyberviolence estimates that between 4 and 7% of women in the union have experienced cyber harassment during the past 12 months , while between 1 and 3% have experienced cyber stalking which takes multiple forms , and is the most common form of sole or combined hate speech and has for too long been unrecognised and unacted upon;


### f. whereas women can be targeted by cyberviolence either individually or as members of a specific community; whereas intersectional forms of discrimination can exacerbate the consequences of gender-based cyberviolence; ### f. whereas women in all their diversity can be targeted by cyberviolence either individually or as members of a specific community; whereas targeting of lgbti persons is often on the grounds of their gender identity , gender expression or sex characteristics; whereas intersectional forms of discrimination increase the exposure to violence for women belonging to ethnic minorities , with disabilities , as well as lesbian , bisexual , transgender and intersex women , and can exacerbate the consequences of gender-based cyberviolence;


### f. whereas women can be targeted by cyberviolence either individually or as members of a specific community; whereas intersectional forms of discrimination can exacerbate the consequences of gender-based cyberviolence; ### f. whereas women can be targeted by cyberviolence either individually or as members of a specific community; whereas intersectional forms of discrimination can exacerbate the consequences of gender-based cyberviolence; whereas women belonging to ethnic minorities , racialized women , lbtiq women , girls or women with disabilities are bigger targets to online attacks;


### g. whereas some women , such as politicians , women in public positions , journalists , bloggers and human rights defenders , are particularly impacted by gender-based cyberviolence , and whereas this is causing not only psychological harm and suffering to them but also deterring them from participating digitally in political , social and cultural life; ### g. whereas some women and lgbti persons , such as politicians , women in public positions , journalists , bloggers and human rights defenders , are particularly impacted by gender-based cyberviolence , and whereas this is causing not only psychological harm and suffering to them but also deterring them from participating digitally in political , social and cultural life;


### g. whereas some women , such as politicians , women in public positions , journalists , bloggers and human rights defenders , are particularly impacted by gender-based cyberviolence , and whereas this is causing not only psychological harm and suffering to them but also deterring them from participating digitally in political , social and cultural life; ### g. whereas some women , such as politicians , women in public positions , journalists , bloggers and human rights defenders , are particularly impacted by gender-based cyberviolence , and whereas this is causing not only psychological harm and suffering to them but also can deter them from participating digitally in political , social and cultural or even work life;


### 1. underlines that gender-based cyberviolence is a continuum of gender-based violence offline and that no policy alternative will be effective unless it takes this reality into consideration; ### 1. underlines that gender-based cyberviolence is often an extension of or a precursor to gender-based violence experienced of gender-based violence offline and that no policy alternative will be effective unless it takes this reality into consideration;


### 2. welcomes the union’s gender equality strategy 2020-2025 put forward by the commission as a tool to combat violence against women and gender-based violence and to tackle the root causes of it; ### 2. welcomes the union’s gender equality strategy 2020-2025 put forward by the commission as a tool to combat violence against women and gender-based violence and to tackle the root causes of it , as well as the intention expressed for a specific proposal to extend the list of eu crimes to include all forms of hate crime and hate speech;


### 3. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse because victims are forced to spend more time with perpetrators and they tend to be more isolated from support networks; calls on member states to increase the assistance they offer through shelters , helplines and support services to protect victims and facilitate the reporting of gender-based violence; ### 3. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse because victims are forced to spend more time with perpetrators and they tend to be more isolated from support networks; highlights that many lgbti persons were forced to be confined with family members , legal guardians or co-habitants who harassed , abused or exposed them to violence; calls on member states to increase the assistance they offer through specialised shelters , helplines and support services to protect victims and facilitate the reporting of gender-based violence;


### 4. underlines the transnational nature of gender-based cyberviolence , considering the cross-border dimension of the use of ict; ### 4. underlines the transnational nature of all human rights violations , including gender-based violence; stresses that gender-based cyberviolence has additional transnational implications , with perpetrators using online platforms or mobile phones connected to or hosted by other european countries than where the victim of harassment is located , considering the cross-border dimension of the use of ict thus the borderless nature of cybercrime;


### 4. underlines the transnational nature of gender-based cyberviolence , considering the cross-border dimension of the use of ict; ### 4. underlines the transnational nature of gender-based cyberviolence , both that it exists in all eu member states , and the different abusers find each other online from different locations and the fact that social media is by definition transnational;


### 6. urges the commission and the member states to establish a reliable system for regularly collecting statistical disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based violence , including cyberviolence; ### 6. urges the commission and the member states to establish a reliable system for regularly collecting statistical disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based violence , including cyberviolence; as the current lack of comparable data on instances of cyber violence makes it difficult to set clear and measurable targets to tackle these crimes , as well as potentially limiting the action law enforcement take in response to this form of violence; awaiting for the ongoing fra related survey , and noting that one of the biggest problems is the under reporting of those crimes;


### 6. urges the commission and the member states to establish a reliable system for regularly collecting statistical disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based violence , including cyberviolence; ### 6. urges the commission and the member states to establish a reliable system for regularly collecting statistical disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based violence , including cyberviolence; obliges eige to collect this gender disaggregated data on online hate speech and urges to resource the institute accordingly;


### 7. notes that inter alia stress , concentration problems , anxiety , panic attacks , low self-esteem , depression , post-traumatic stress disorder , lack of trust and lack of sense of control , caused by cyberviolence , can have an impact on mental health; ### 7. underlines that instances of cyber violence can have a wide range of psychological impacts inter alia stress , concentration problems , anxiety , panic attacks , low self-esteem , depression , post-traumatic stress disorder , lack of trust and lack of sense of control , caused by cyberviolence , can have an impact on mental health which in turn can result in sever social consequences; is concerned by the effects the mental health impacts can have on young people in particular , which can not only cause a significantly detrimental decline in their schooling as well as their withdrawal from social and public life;


### 7. notes that inter alia stress , concentration problems , anxiety , panic attacks , low self-esteem , depression , post-traumatic stress disorder , lack of trust and lack of sense of control , caused by cyberviolence , can have an impact on mental health; ### 7. notes that inter alia stress , concentration problems , anxiety , panic attacks , low self-esteem , depression , post-traumatic stress disorder , lack of trust and lack of sense of control , caused by cyberviolence , can have an impact on mental health and may lead to self-harm and suicidal ideation;


### 8. underlines that gender-based cyberviolence generates psychological , social and economic consequences; ### 8. underlines that gender-based cyberviolence generates psychological , social and economic consequences; notes that gender-based cyberviolence affects women in different ways as a consequence of overlapping forms of discrimination based , on top of their gender , on their sexual orientation , age , race , religion or disability , among other , and recalls that an intersectional approach is crucial to understanding these specific forms of discrimination;


### 9. calls on the member states to give particular attention to women belonging to groups put in a vulnerable situation as regards gender-based cyberviolence and to develop specific support services and educational programmes dedicated to those specific groups; ### 9. calls on the member states to give particular attention to women belonging to groups put in a vulnerable situation , such as women belonging to ethnic minorities , with disabilities , lesbian , bisexual , transgender and intersex women , as well as lgbti persons in general and in particular lgbti youth , as regards gender-based cyberviolence and to develop specific support services and educational programmes dedicated to those specific groups;


### 9. calls on the member states to give particular attention to women belonging to groups put in a vulnerable situation as regards gender-based cyberviolence and to develop specific support services and educational programmes dedicated to those specific groups; ### 9. calls on the member states to give particular attention to the intersectional forms of cyber violence which can effect women belonging to groups put in a vulnerable situation as regards gender-based cyberviolence and to develop specific support services and educational programmes dedicated to those specific groups;


### 10. deplores the fact that gender-based cyberviolence reduces the participation of women in public debate which , as a consequence , erodes the democratic principles of the union; regrets that that ‘silencing effect’ has been particularly aimed at targeting women activists , journalists and politicians with the intention of discouraging the presence of women in political life and decision-making spheres; ### 10. deplores the fact that gender-based cyberviolence is becoming increasingly common and reduces the participation of women in public debate which , as a consequence , erodes the democratic principles of the union; regrets that that ‘silencing effect’ has been particularly aimed at targeting women activists , journalists and politicians with the intention of discouraging the presence of women in political life and decision-making spheres is concerned that the normalisation of online violence towards women participating in public debate actively contributes to the underreporting of these crimes and limits the engagement of young women in particular;


### 11. recalls that gender stereotypes are at the core of gender discrimination and are one of the main barriers to the entry of women and girls in the ict and digital fields; stresses the need to tackle the gender gap in the ict sector through education , awareness-raising campaigns and the promotion of the representation of women in the sector; ### 11. recalls that gender norms and stereotypes are at the core of gender discrimination and are one of the main barriers to the entry of women and girls in the ict and digital fields; stresses the need to tackle the gender gap in the ict sector through education , awareness-raising campaigns and the promotion of the representation of women in the sector;