### 18. emphasises that there is a need to re-examine the nature and location of work after the crisis; emphasises that working from home is not a substitute for childcare; points out that flexible work as agreed with employers allows women and men to work from home or from local working co-working spaces , making it easier to balance care responsibilities and to spend more quality time with their families; ### 18. emphasises that there is a need to re-examine the nature and location of work after the crisis; emphasises that working from home is not a substitute for childcare; points out that flexible work as agreed with employers and employees allows women and men to work from home or from local working co-working spaces , and can potentially make it easier to balance care responsibilities and to spend more quality time with their families but can also increase the care breach between women and men and consequently widen the pay and pension gap;


### 19. calls on the commission to collect data on the provision of different types of care to feed into a study examining the care gap , with a view to a european carers strategy; notes that the strategy must respect the competences of member states , but would aim to improve cooperation and coordination , with benefits for informal and formal carers and the people they care for; stresses that cooperation at european level , together with the efficient use of eu funds , can contribute to the development of quality , accessible and affordable care services; ### 19. calls on the commission to collect data on the provision of different types of care to feed into a study examining the care gap , with a view to put forward a care deal for europe , taking a comprehensive approach towards all care needs and services and setting minimum standards and quality guidelines for care throughout the life cycle , including for children , elderly persons and persons with long-term needs;


### 20. encourages the member states to encourage men to take up flexible working arrangements , as a disproportionate number of women usually avail themselves of such arrangements; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively; ### 20. urges the member states to encourage men to take up flexible working arrangements , as a disproportionate number of women usually avail themselves of such arrangements; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and invites them to go beyond the directive’s minimum standards; calls on the commission to monitor annually , closely and systematically the implementation of the work-life balance directive by the member states;


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


### 22. stresses that equal pay for equal work between women and men must be a guiding principle for the commission , parliament and all member states when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present binding measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 in order to effectively address gender pay and pension gaps; ### 22. stresses that equal pay for equal work or work for equal value between women and men must be a guiding principle for the commission , parliament and all member states when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis; calls on the commission to present within the next year a revision of directive 2006/54/ec in line with the recent evaluation of the functioning and implementation of the eu’s equal pay laws and in accordance with the ecj case law; considers that such a revision should include a definition of ‘work of equal value’ across all occupational sectors , which incorporates the gender perspective; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present binding measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 in order to effectively address gender pay and pension gaps; reiterates its call on the commission to present it as soon as possible and by the end of 2020 at the latest;


### b. whereas climate change has a greater destructive impact on the countries least responsible for global warming; whereas women are more affected by climate change , face higher risks and bear greater burdens for various reasons , ranging from unequal access to resources , education , job opportunities and land rights , to existing social and cultural norms and to their intersectional experiences of discrimination , reducing their ability to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change; ### b. whereas climate change has a greater destructive impact on the countries least responsible for global warming; whereas climate change affects people and groups with fewer resources; whereas women represent 70% of the world's poorest people; whereas women are more affected by climate change , face higher risks and bear greater burdens for various reasons , ranging from unequal access to resources , education , job opportunities and land rights , to existing social and cultural norms and to their intersectional experiences of discrimination , reducing their ability to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change;


### h. whereas the covid-19 pandemic drastically increases vulnerabilities in developing countries both through its direct impact on public health and through its many deepening economic effects; whereas both the pandemic and climate change are eroding public finances while at the same time increasing financing needs , including for social protection and services; ### h. whereas the covid-19 pandemic drastically increases vulnerabilities in developing countries both through its direct impact on public health and through its many deepening economic effects such as increasing inequalities , poverty , hunger and food insecurity; whereas both the pandemic and climate change are eroding public finances while at the same time increasing financing needs , including for social protection and services;


### m. whereas , according to the world bank , by 2050 , without concrete climate and development action , over 143 million people in just three regions (latin america , south asia and sub-saharan africa) could be forced to move within their own countries to escape the slow-onset impacts of climate change; ### m. whereas , climate-fuelled disasters are the number one driver of internal displacement in low- and lower-middle income countries and , according to the world bank , by 2050 , without concrete climate and development action , over 143 million people in just three regions (latin america , south asia and sub-saharan africa) could be forced to move within their own countries to escape the slow-onset impacts of climate change;


### - the reduction of general vulnerability through poverty and inequality reduction , as well as addressing specific vulnerabilities to impacts of climate change resulting , for example , from the locations of dwellings and the bases of livelihoods , ### - the prevention and reduction of general vulnerability through poverty and inequality reduction , as well as addressing specific vulnerabilities to impacts of climate change resulting , for example , from the locations of dwellings and the bases of livelihoods with particular attention to building sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems


### - affirming and seeking widespread , binding recognition that migration is becoming ever more necessary as part of the response to the impacts of climate change , and proposing international arrangements for managing climate migration , ### - affirming and seeking widespread , binding recognition that migration is becoming ever more necessary as part of the response to the impacts of climate change , and proposing international recognition of a status as climate refugee ,


### 6. reiterates its call for a commitment by the eu and its member states to significantly increase the adaptation finance they provide and points once more to the need for progress on the issue of loss and damage , for which additional resources should be raised; ### 6. reiterates its call for a commitment by the eu and its member states to significantly increase the adaptation finance they provide and points once more to the need for progress on the issue of loss and damage , for which additional resources should be raised;


### 9. calls for a common and coordinated international response led by the eu aimed at making progress in the implementation of recognition , protection and support measures for people who are compelled to move within and between countries in the context of disasters and the adverse effects of climate change; encourages the union to analyse and adopt new approaches , considering examples of regulation at regional level such as the kampala convention , and to promote the incorporation of , inter alia , the guiding principles on internal displacement into the domestic laws of eu member states and of third states through bilateral and regional agreements; ### 9. calls for a common and coordinated international response led by the eu aimed at making progress in implementing mitigation strategies , and the implementation of recognition , protection and support measures for people who are compelled to move within and between countries in the context of disasters and the adverse effects of climate change; ensuring that displaced people are able to claim their human rights before , during and after displacement; encourages the union to analyse and adapt its approaches to the countries and communities most affected by climate change , considering the commission communication on lives in dignity: from aid dependency to self-reliance(com(2016) 234 final) and examples of regulation at the regional level such as the kampala convention , and to promote the incorporation of , inter alia , the guiding principles on internal displacement into the domestic laws of eu member states and of third states through bilateral and regional agreements;


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


### c. whereas the 25th anniversary is an opportunity to recommit governments and other actors to the srhr agenda , as sexual and reproductive health and rights are still denied in many countries; ### c. whereas the 25th anniversary is an opportunity to recommit governments and other actors globally to the srhr agenda , as sexual and reproductive health and rights are still denied in many countries; whereas the icpd is a universal document , which must be implemented inside the european union as well as outside;


### g. whereas access to critical sexual and reproductive health care (modern contraception , adequate antenatal care , assistance during childbirth) in most developing countries today is generally lowest among the poorest 20% of households and highest among the richest 20%; ### g. whereas access to critical sexual and reproductive health care (comprehensive sexuality education , family planning services , modern contraception , safe and legal abortion care , adequate antenatal and postnatal health care , assistance during childbirth) in most developing countries today is generally lowest among the poorest 20% of households and highest among the richest 20%; whereas at least 214 million women want to prevent or postpone pregnancy but do not have access to modern methods of contraception;


### i. whereas , while globally the maternal mortality ratio has declined by about 44% since 1995 with progress seen in every region , still about 70 ,000 adolescent girls die of pregnancy or childbirth related causes annually , and still the vast majority of maternal deaths happen in environments with poor resources; ### i. whereas in 1994 , the program of action urged countries to achieve "a reduction in maternal mortality at half of the 1990 levels by the year 2000 and a further reduction by half by the year 2015" , this would mean a 75% reduction in maternal mortality; whereas , while globally the maternal mortality ratio has declined by about 44% since 1995 with progress seen in every region , still about 300 ,000 women , 70 ,000 of them adolescent girls die of pregnancy or childbirth related causes annually , and still the vast majority of maternal deaths happen in environments with poor resources; whereas adolescent pregnancy is a major contributor to maternal mortality and morbidity , which are grave violations of girls’ rights;


### k. whereas of all abortions worldwide , only 55% are safe; whereas abortion is still completely illegal in 26 and abortion on request illegal in 131 countries; whereas a backlash against women’s rights over their bodies may be observed in developing countries; ### k. whereas of all abortions worldwide , only 55% are safe; whereas it means that around 25 million unsafe abortions are estimated to take place every year; whereas abortion is still completely illegal in 26 and abortion on request illegal in 131 countries; whereas an organised , worrying backlash against women’s rights over their bodies may be observed in many countries , including in europe;


### l. whereas one in three women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence at some point in her lifetime; ### l. whereas one in three women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence at some point in her lifetime; whereas more than 200 million girls and women have been forced to undergo female genital mutilation;


### m. whereas an estimated 650 million of women were married when they were children and nine out of ten births to girls below 18 years of age happen within marriage; ### m. whereas an estimated 650 million of women were married when they were children and nine out of ten births to girls below 18 years of age happen within marriage; whereas according to unicef some of the negative effects of child marriage are: the separation of family and friends , the lack of freedom to interact with people of the same age and participate in community activities , the reduction of opportunities to receive education , sexual abuse , serious health risks such as premature pregnancy , sexually transmitted infections and , increasingly , hiv/aids; whereas child marriage can also lead to forced labour , slavery , and prostitution;


### 2. welcomes the objective of the nairobi summit to mobilize the urgently needed political will and financial commitments in order to finally achieve zero unmet need for family planning information and services , zero preventable maternal deaths , and zero sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls; to this end , calls on the eu to make adequate financial and political commitments at the summit; ### 2. welcomes the objective of the nairobi summit to mobilize the urgently needed political will and financial commitments in order to finally achieve zero unmet need for family planning information and services , zero preventable maternal deaths , and zero sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls; to this end , calls on the eu to make adequate financial and political commitments at the summit; and to fulfil the commitment made to dedicate 29 million euros to adolescent health and srhr;


### 3. reaffirms that people must be central to any demographic policy and health , education and social systems geared towards enabling their self-determined roles in society and respecting their dignity and human rights; that women have a right to decide about whether , when and how frequently to become pregnant; ### 3. reaffirms that people-centred and rights-based approach must be central to any demographic policy and health , education and social systems geared towards enabling their self-determined roles in society and respecting their dignity and human rights; that women have a right to decide about whether , when and how frequently to become pregnant;


### 5. is concerned that in some countries access to reproductive health services is strongly deterred by prohibitive costs , low-quality care and/or facilities and supplies , discriminatory laws and dismissive treatment are among the barriers and that the highest unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health services are among adolescents , unmarried people , lgbtiq people , people with disabilities , minority ethnic groups , and the rural and urban poor; ### 5. is concerned that in some countries access to reproductive health services is strongly deterred by prohibitive costs , low-quality care and/or facilities and supplies , discriminatory and coercive laws and dismissive treatment are among the barriers and that the highest unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health services are among adolescents , unmarried people , lgbtiq people , people with disabilities , minority ethnic groups , and the rural and urban poor;


### 7. emphasizes that cse programmes are basis for development of healthy adults as they provide age-appropriate information about puberty , pregnancy and childbirth , contraception and prevention of hiv and stis; but also about inter-personal relationships , gender equality , consent and prevention of violence , all crucial to young people being able to cultivate healthy self-esteem and relationships; ### 7. emphasizes that cse programmes are the basis for development of healthy adults as they provide age-appropriate information about puberty , pregnancy and childbirth , contraception and prevention of hiv and stis; but also about inter-personal relationships , gender equality , consent and prevention of gender-based violence , all crucial to young people being able to cultivate healthy self-esteem and form equal , nurturing and safe relationships , free from discrimination , coercion and violence;


### 8. believes that the nairobi global commitment should include a strong emphasis on younger adolescents and sexual education in order to tackle adolescent pregnancy , which is a major contributor to maternal mortality; ### 8. reaffirms the importance of guaranteeing the meaningful and inclusive participation of adolescents and youth in all stages of decision-making; believes that the nairobi global commitment should include a strong emphasis on younger adolescents and sexual education in order to tackle adolescent pregnancy , which is a major contributor to maternal mortality; recognises that gender-sensitive and life-skills based comprehensive sexuality education , in a manner consistent with evolving capacity , is essential for adolescents and young people to be able to protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections , including hiv and aids , to promote values of tolerance , mutual respect , consent and nonviolence in relationships and to plan their lives;


### 12. believes that it is also crucial to challenge harmful gender norms and stereotypes in order to further advance the srhr agenda; ### 12. believes that it is also crucial to challenge harmful gender norms and stereotypes in order to further advance the srhr agenda; highlights in this regard that comprehensive relationships and sexuality education (cse) is key to building children’s and young peoples’ skills to form healthy , equal , nurturing and safe relationships , free from discrimination , coercion and violence. , including preventing sexual , gender-based and intimate partner violence;


### 16. calls on the eu to take a strong leadership role in achieving girls’ and women’s rights and gender equality , including in its external action; calls on the eu to secure adequate funding to srhr and family planning in its development cooperation policy and to devise strategies to ensure stable and continuous provision of all required services; ### 16. calls on the eu to take a strong leadership role in achieving girls’ and women’s rights and gender equality , including in its external action , through renewing the gender action plan after 2020; calls on the eu to secure adequate funding to srhr and family planning in its development cooperation policy , in particular in the new development instrument ndici , and to devise strategies to ensure stable and continuous provision of all required services;


### 17. calls for specific investments to be made in favour of adolescent health and well being; ### 17. calls for specific investments to be made in favour of adolescent health and well-being , including through access to youth-friendly health services and to comprehensive sexuality education;


### 21. insists that the new neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) should promote gender equality and the empowerment of women , by means of transparent measures which allow for continuous evaluation , including with regard to sexual and reproductive health and rights and that at least 85% of oda-funded programmes should have gender equality as a significant or principal objective (oecd gender marker 1 or 2). ### 21. insists that the new neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) should promote gender equality and the empowerment of women , including their srhr , by means of transparent measures which allow for continuous evaluation , including with regard to sexual and reproductive health and rights and that at least 85% of oda-funded programmes should have gender equality as a significant or principal objective (oecd gender marker 1 or 2) , while 20% of oda should be dedicated to projects having gender equality as a principal objective (oecd gender marker 2);


### a. whereas rural areas represent around 83 % of the total european territory and are home to around 137 million people (30 % of the european population); whereas rural areas , in particular remote and less developed rural regions , face specific unresolved challenges; ### a. whereas rural areas represent around 83 % of the total european territory and are home to around 137 million people (30 % of the european population); whereas rural areas , in particular remote and less developed rural regions , face specific long-term unresolved challenges;


### 5. condemns in the strongest possible terms russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression against ukraine; expresses , in this regard , its deep grief at the human suffering and serious human rights violations caused by the russian armed forces at the eu’s borders; welcomes the joint efforts of the eu and its member states in response to the war; welcomes , moreover , the solidarity shown by a great number of countries towards ukraine , as highlighted by their stance during the sessions and votes of the un general assembly on the crisis in ukraine; calls for the eu and its member states to give the ukrainian people the support they need to defend democracy , human rights and international law; welcomes the unprecedented ambition of the sanctions imposed in the context of the war and calls for the eu and its member states to continue to use all of the instruments at their disposal to support the ukrainian people in their fight to free ukraine from its occupiers; ### 5. condemns in the strongest possible terms russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression against ukraine;


### 6. emphasises the importance that the eu and its member states consistently act together and in unity to address global challenges to human rights and democracy; ### deleted


### women’s rights , women’s empowerment and gender equality ### women’s rights including sexual and reproductive health and rights , women’s empowerment and gender equality


### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and their equal treatment with men; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual and gender-based violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly; highlights the increase in domestic violence and setbacks to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) in both developing and developed countries and calls for the eu and its member states to fully support the right of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making; ### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and gender equality; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual , gender-based and reproductive violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly and ongoing threats and attacks; highlights the increase in gender-based violence and setbacks to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) in both developing and developed countries and calls for the eu and its member states to fully support the right of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making; reiterates the need for robust action to ensure the full implementation of gap iii and recalls that gap iii specify that 85 % of official development assistance (oda) should go to programmes that have gender equality as a significant or principal objective and calls , for a substantial amount of oda to be allocated to programmes with gender equality , including srhr , as a principal objective;


### 28. calls for the eu and its member states to develop new avenues to strengthen the rights of elderly people; underlines the challenges to the full enjoyment of all human rights by the elderly , including age-based discrimination , poverty , violence , a lack of social protection , healthcare and other essential services as well as barriers to employment; underlines the work of the un open-ended working group on ageing on a legally binding instrument to strengthen the protection of the human rights of older people and calls for the eu and its member states to consider providing active support to that work; ### 28. calls for the eu and its member states to develop new avenues to strengthen the rights of elderly people; underlines the challenges to the full enjoyment of all human rights by the elderly , including age-based discrimination , poverty , violence , a lack of social protection , healthcare and other essential services as well as barriers to employment; reminds that the gender pay gap and its causes have exponentially damaging consequences for women throughout the lifecycle; calls to implement specific measures to combat the risk of poverty for older women , by the increase of pensions but also by social support; underlines the work of the un open-ended working group on ageing on a legally binding instrument to strengthen the protection of the human rights of older people and calls for the eu and its member states to consider providing active support to that work;


### 30. underlines its opposition to and condemnation of intolerance , xenophobia and discrimination on the basis of race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation or gender identity , which in many of the world’s regions leads to killings and persecution; stresses that racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a major problem worldwide and have been further exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic; calls for the eu and its member states to lead the global fight against antisemitism and welcomes the adoption of the eu strategy to this end; ### 30. underlines its opposition to and condemnation of intolerance , xenophobia and discrimination on the basis of race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation or gender identity , which in many of the world’s regions leads to killings and persecution; stresses that racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a major problem worldwide and have been further exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic; in particular reiterates its call on member states to adopt and implement strategies , policies and programmes to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of marginalised groups of women and to eradicate the systemic , financial , legal , practical and social barriers they face and to ensure sexual and reproductive health and rights are protected and respected in all member states; calls for the eu and its member states to lead the global fight against antisemitism and welcomes the adoption of the eu strategy to this end;


### 35. notes that 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of the un declaration on the elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief; notes with grave concern that the right to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , to hold a belief , or not to believe is still violated in many countries around the world; stresses the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic , as some governments still use it as a pretext for further discriminatory practices including violence against and scapegoating religious minorities; calls for the eu and its member states to step up their efforts to protect the right to freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief , to raise these issues at un human rights forums and to work with the relevant un mechanisms and committees; ### 35. notes that 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of the un declaration on the elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief; notes with grave concern that the right to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , to hold a belief , or not to believe , to espouse theistic , non-theistic , agnostic or atheistic views , and the right to apostasy is still violated in many countries around the world; stresses the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic , as some governments still use it as a pretext for further discriminatory practices including violence against and scapegoating religious minorities; calls for the eu and its member states to step up their efforts to protect the right to freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief , to raise these issues at un human rights forums and to work with the relevant un mechanisms and committees;


### 36. strongly supports the work of human rights defenders and highlights the risks they face in their endeavours to protect human rights , including threats against them and their families , harassment and violence; condemns the fact that hundreds of human rights defenders have been killed for their work , the majority of whom were environmental defenders; welcomes the eu’s efforts to support human rights defenders in their work , including the protectdefenders.eu mechanism; calls for such efforts to be intensified in order to mitigate the growing risks faced by human rights defenders around the world; calls for the eu and its member states , in particular the eusr for human rights and eu ambassadors , to be more active in the publication of public statements in support of human rights activists at risk and those imprisoned for long periods , as well as helping to conduct prison visits for the latter and facilitating external visits to their families; ### 36. strongly supports the work of human rights defenders and highlights the risks they face in their endeavours to protect human rights , including threats against them and their families , harassment and violence; condemns the fact that hundreds of human rights defenders have been killed for their work , the majority of whom were environmental defenders; welcomes the eu’s efforts to support human rights defenders in their work , including the protectdefenders.eu mechanism; calls for such efforts to be intensified in order to mitigate the growing risks faced by human rights defenders around the world; calls for the eu and its member states , to actively support the development and implementation of appropriate and effective protection systems for hrds at risk or in vulnerable situations , including through meaningful consultation with them and based on comprehensive , qualitative risk analyses , ensuring that such mechanisms are holistic , appropriately resourced , assess and manage the risks from a preventive approach and build protection plans which truly respond to the protection needs of individuals , collectives and communities; calls for the eu and its member states to address actively legislative or administrative attempts to close down the space for the defence of human rights; calls for the eu and its member states to actively promote and support , in particular the eusr for human rights and eu ambassadors , to be more active in the publication of public statements in support of human rights activists and defenders at risk and those imprisoned for long periods , as well as helping to conduct prison visits for the latter and facilitating external visits to their families; calls on the eu and its member states to raise the ambition level to secure the release of jailed human rights defenders;


### — having regard to the international covenant on civil and political rights , ### — having regard to the international covenant on civil and political rights , and the international covenant on economic , social and cultural rights ,


### — having regard to the resolution adopted by the committee of ministers of the council of europe on 16 march 2022 on the cessation of the membership of the russian federation to the council of europe , ### deleted


### f. whereas violations of the rights to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , including the right to believe or not to believe , give rise to situations of oppression , conflict and war around the world; ### f. whereas violations of the rights to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , including the right to believe or not to believe , to espouse theistic , non-theistic , agnostic or atheistic views , and the right to apostasy , give rise to situations of oppression , conflict and war around the world;


### 7. urges the eu and its member states to intensify their efforts all over the world to support democracy and human rights; calls on the eu and its member states , in this regard , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners , to thwart unacceptable attempts to weaken democratic institutions and universal human rights , especially those that present authoritarian regimes as superior to democracies and diminish the space for and role of civil society; ### 7. expresses deep concern that the eu and certain member states continue to pursue business , military , antiterrorism and migration interests over human rights and democracy concern; urges the eu and its member states to intensify their genuine efforts all over the world to support democracy and human rights;


### 12. welcomes the fact that the eu global human rights sanctions regime has been increasingly used as an essential tool that strengthens the eu’s role as a global human rights actor through the use of targeted sanctions by the council; calls for the restrictive measures that have already been adopted to be implemented effectively and in full , and for the adoption of additional measures if necessary; reiterates its request for a legislative proposal to extend the scope of the ghrsr to include acts of corruption or , alternatively , for a proposal for a new thematic sanctions regime against serious acts of corruption in order to effectively target the economic and financial enablers of human rights abusers; reiterates its call for the introduction of qualified majority voting for the council’s decisions and implementation of sanctions under the ghrsr; reiterates its call on the commission and the council to strive to incorporate parliament’s recommendations for future targeted sanctions , as stipulated in its resolutions and elsewhere; ### 12. considers that all kind of sanctions have a dramatic impact on the population , especially in some sectors such as health and small businesses; calls for sanctions that have a direct effect on the population to be lifted , in particular those aimed at promoting political change in countries or responding to human rights violations , to avoid increasing the suffering of the peoples;


### 14. reiterates its call to include robust clauses on human rights in agreements between the eu and third countries , supported by a clear set of benchmarks and procedures to be followed in the event of violations; calls on the commission and the eeas to actively reflect on how to ensure that the human rights clauses in existing international agreements are effectively enforced; stresses that the eu should react swiftly and decisively to persistent breaches of human rights clauses by third countries , including by suspending the relevant agreements if other options prove ineffective; ### 14. stresses the failure of the introduction of human rights clauses in free trade agreements with third countries , as such agreements have even led to the violation of basic economic and social rights , including the impoverishment of the populations concerned and the hoarding of resources by transnational companies; reiterates its call to include robust clauses on human rights in agreements between the eu and third countries , supported by a clear set of benchmarks and procedures to be followed in the event of violations , including the suspension; calls on the commission and the eeas to actively reflect on how to ensure that the human rights clauses in existing international agreements are effectively enforced; stresses that the eu should react swiftly and decisively to persistent breaches of human rights clauses by third countries , including by suspending the relevant agreements;


### 19. strongly condemns and is deeply concerned by the serious violations of international humanitarian law by russian armed forces in russia’s war of aggression against ukraine; ### 19. strongly condemns and is deeply concerned by the serious violations of international humanitarian law in ukraine , yemen , palestine and western sahara among other conflicts;


### 20. strongly welcomes the continuous contribution of the international criminal court (icc) to the fight against impunity; calls for the eu and its member states to provide the icc with sufficient support to enable it to carry out its work; reiterates its condemnation of continuous efforts to undermine the legitimacy and work of the icc by authoritarian and illiberal regimes and calls for the eu and its member states to continue their efforts to counter them; welcomes the fact that the eu has provided support for the very first time to the icc’s investigation capacities to help it scale up its investigations into war crimes committed by russian armed forces in ukraine; ### 20. strongly welcomes the continuous contribution of the international criminal court (icc) to the fight against impunity; calls for the eu and its member states to provide the icc with sufficient support to enable it to carry out its work; reiterates its condemnation of continuous efforts to undermine the legitimacy and work of the icc and calls for the eu and its member states to continue their efforts to counter them; welcomes the eu and eu member states unprecedented support for the role of the icc and calls on eu member states to match this commitment to the sustainable funding needed to deliver justice in all situations that come before the court;


### 21. reiterates its call on the commission to develop a comprehensive eu action plan on fighting impunity , which should include a chapter on ukraine; calls for the eu and its international partners to make full use of all relevant instruments to fight impunity , including support for universal jurisdiction at national level , special tribunals at a national and international level including for the crime of aggression , as well as establishing flexible cooperation and funding mechanisms to swiftly collect and analyse evidence of crimes; calls on the commission to ensure that these instruments are applied in a coordinated and complementary manner with other relevant eu and member state instruments; reiterates its commitment to providing all possible assistance to ensure accountability for atrocities committed by russian armed forces in ukraine and provide effective remedies for the damages suffered by ukrainian civilians; ### 21. reiterates its call on the commission to develop a comprehensive eu action plan on fighting impunity , which should include a chapter on important role of civil society organisations in struggle against impunity and need for their protection , on all situations that require it and on measures to fight impunity for gender-based and sexual and reproductive rights violations in conflict settings; calls for the eu and its international partners to make full use of all relevant instruments to fight impunity , including support for universal jurisdiction at national level , special tribunals at a national and international level including for the crime of aggression , as well as establishing flexible cooperation and funding mechanisms to swiftly collect and analyse evidence of crimes; calls on the commission to ensure that these instruments are applied in a coordinated and complementary manner with other relevant eu and member state instruments;


### 37. reaffirms the inalienable human rights of migrants , refugees and forcibly displaced persons , which must be reflected in the eu’s migration policy and in its cooperation with third countries in this area; stresses that the eu should step up its efforts to acknowledge and develop ways to address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , building the resilience of migrants’ communities of origin and helping them offer their members the possibility to enjoy a decent life in their home country; calls for the eu and its member states to continue and where possible step up their support for countries hosting most refugees , as well as transit countries; reiterates that close cooperation and engagement with third countries remain key to preventing migrant smuggling; stresses , in this regard , that the dissemination of information and awareness-raising campaigns on the risks of smuggling is crucial; calls for eu-funded humanitarian operations to take into consideration the specific needs and vulnerabilities of children and to ensure their protection while they are displaced; underlines the importance of developing an effective framework of safe and legal pathways to the eu and welcomes , in this regard , the commission communication on attracting skills and talent to the eu13 , including the development of talent partnerships with partner countries; ### 37. reaffirms the inalienable human rights of migrants , refugees and forcibly displaced persons , which must be the core in the eu’s migration policy and in its cooperation with third countries in this area; denounces the deaths in sea and rejects human rights abuses and violations suffered by refugees and migrants; regrets that some have even been returned to the border or expelled to places where their lives were in danger in defiance of international law , including the right to asylum; stresses that the eu should step up its efforts to acknowledge and develop ways to address the root causes of migration and forced displacement , building the resilience of migrants’ communities of origin and helping them offer their members the possibility to enjoy a decent life in their home country; calls for the eu and its member states to support countries hosting most refugees , as well as transit countries; stresses that the dissemination of information and awareness-raising campaigns on the risks of smuggling is crucial; calls for eu-funded humanitarian operations to take into consideration the specific needs and vulnerabilities of children and to ensure their protection while they are displaced; calls on the eu and its member states to ensure that migration-related european funding , training or other forms of support to third countries do not directly or indirectly facilitate the perpetration of human rights violations , nor reinforce and perpetuate impunity for such violations; underlines the importance of developing an effective framework of safe and legal pathways to the eu and the granting of humanitarian visas;


### 38. recalls its commitment to the rights of refugees , as provided by international human rights and refugee laws , in particular the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and the 1967 protocol thereto; recalls the obligations of states to protect refugees and respect their rights in accordance with the relevant international law; notes with concern that the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution , conflict , violence , human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order reached an unprecedented 89 million by the end of 2021 , 36.5 million of whom are children; stresses , in this context , that international action and cooperation is more essential than ever to ensure protection for refugees; ### 38. recalls its commitment to the rights of refugees , as provided by international human rights and refugee laws , in particular the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and the 1967 protocol thereto; recalls the obligations of states to protect refugees and respect their rights in accordance with the relevant international law; calls to respect the principle of non-refoulement to countries where the life and liberty of people would be threatened; notes with concern that the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution , conflict , violence , human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order reached an unprecedented 89 million by the end of 2021 , 36.5 million of whom are children; recalls that refugees and migrants , especially undocumented migrants , face barriers in access to healthcare , including sexual and reproductive healthcare around the world , that sexual and gender-based violence is a frequent occurrence during displacements , and that in many settings survivors of sexual and gender-based violence do not receive the essential srh care they need; stresses , in this context , that international action and cooperation is more essential than ever to ensure protection for refugees;


### 39. notes that 5.3 million ukrainians have entered the eu since the beginning of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine; underlines the importance of a proper and realistic assessment of the time that ukrainians who have fled the war will probably need to stay outside their country , as long-term stays require different kinds of responses and funding from the host countries , including a greater focus on access to education , economic opportunities , housing and integration in the host societies; ### 39. underlines that people who have fled a war will probably need to stay outside their country , as long-term stays require different kinds of responses and funding from the host countries , including a greater focus on access to education , economic opportunities , housing , healthcare and integration in the host societies;


### 40. stresses the multitude of threats to human rights caused by modern warfare and conflicts around the world today; underlines that in addition to the states parties themselves , such conflicts often involve non-state agents including private military and security companies as well as terrorist organisations; stresses the disastrous humanitarian consequences of these conflicts and their devastating impact on civilians , who are directly targeted , have to endure grave human rights violations , and often have no or limited access to justice or legal remedies; calls for the eu to continue developing and implementing tools to enable it to respond swiftly and efficiently to such conflicts , to help put an end to the perpetration of human rights violations , and to provide assistance to the victims; ### 40. is seriously concerned at the persistence of the scourge of wars , military conflicts and of protracted occupation or annexation of territories; stresses the multitude of threats to human rights caused by modern warfare , military conflicts and of protracted occupation or annexation of territories around the world today; underlines that in addition to the states parties themselves , such conflicts often involve non-state agents including private military and security companies as well as terrorist organisations; stresses the disastrous humanitarian consequences of these conflicts and their devastating impact on civilians , who are directly targeted , have to endure grave human rights violations , and often have no or limited access to justice or legal remedies; calls for the eu to continue developing and implementing tools to enable it to respond swiftly and efficiently to such conflicts , to help put an end to the perpetration of human rights violations , and to provide assistance to the victims; reiterates that humanitarian crises intensify srhr-related challenges and recalls that in crisis zones , particularly among vulnerable groups such as refugees and migrants , women and girls are particularly exposed to sexual violence , sexually transmitted diseases , sexual exploitation , rape as a weapon of war and unwanted pregnancies; calls on the commission and member states to give high priority to gender equality and srhr in their humanitarian aid response , as well as accountability and access to justice and redress for sexual and reproductive rights violations and gender-based violence , including in terms of training for humanitarian actors and existing and future funding;


### 41. strongly condemns the grave violations of human rights committed by the russian armed forces; underlines the utmost importance of ensuring accountability for these violations and calls for the eu and its member states to continue to offer their full support for the actors , measures and mechanisms to this end , including the ukrainian prosecutors , investigators and judiciary , the icc , the commission of inquiry of the un human rights council , and national investigations under the principle of universal jurisdiction; stresses the importance of swiftly gathering and preserving evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity and welcomes the efforts of independent civil society to this end; calls on the commission to provide all the necessary assistance in this process , including additional funding from the ndici – global europe , and urges the member states to engage in this process themselves whenever they are in a position to do so; welcomes the amended mandate of the eu advisory mission to ukraine and the commission’s proposal to extend the mandate of eurojust to support the fight against impunity; calls for an informed decision to be made about the most appropriate solution to hold to account the individuals and entities responsible for enabling russia’s war of aggression against ukraine and the war crimes committed on ukrainian territory , which could include the creation of a special international court or enabling the icc to deliberate on these crimes; ### 41. underlines the utmost importance of ensuring accountability for the grave violations of human rights and calls for the eu and its member states to continue to offer their full support for the actors , measures and mechanisms to this end , including the icc , the commission of inquiry of the un human rights council , and national investigations under the principle of universal jurisdiction; stresses the importance of swiftly gathering and preserving evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity and welcomes the efforts of independent civil society to this end; calls on the commission to provide all the necessary assistance in this process , including additional funding from the ndici – global europe , and urges the member states to engage in this process themselves whenever they are in a position to do so;


### 43. underlines that human rights , a healthy environment and combating climate change are dependent on one another; calls for progress towards the recognition of the right to a clean , healthy and sustainable environment , as laid out in resolution 48/13 of the un human rights council , and stresses its appreciation for the peaceful work undertaken by environmental human rights defenders including land defenders and their lawyers , as well as indigenous activists , to preserve and safeguard such an environment despite the threat of violence and the risk to their lives; recognises , moreover , the important role of civil society organisations , including environmental faith-based organisations , as well as indigenous peoples for their invaluable work in the preservation of the environment; ### 43. underlines that human rights , a healthy environment and combating climate emergency are dependent on one another; welcomes the recognition of the human right to a clean , healthy and sustainable environment , as laid out in resolution a/76/l.75 of the un general assembly; stresses its appreciation for and protection of the critical work undertaken by environmental human rights defenders including land defenders and their lawyers , as well as indigenous activists , to preserve and safeguard the environment despite threats of violence against them and the risk to their lives; recognises , moreover , the important role of civil society organisations , including environmental organisations , as well as indigenous peoples for their invaluable work in the preservation and protection of the environment;


### 45. underlines that trade agreements often offer the possibility for the eu to work with third countries to address their domestic situation by providing some conditions that would serve to enhance living standards , as well as allow for some conditionality to improve the human rights situation in those countries; notes , however , that in some cases there has been little to no improvement in the countries concerned; notes that excessive and exploitative business activities often have detrimental effects on human rights in third countries; ### 45. urges to create new types of cooperation with third countries on the basis of mutual development and mutually advantageous relations that respond in first hand to the interest of the peoples; considers that trade and investment protection agreements contribute to unequal distribution of global wealth , often undermine social and economic justice as well as deepen existing inequalities , bringing a heavy toll to marginalized states and communities;;


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


### d. whereas the progress in addressing sexual harassment after three years of the #metoo movement is not sufficient; ### d. whereas the progress in addressing sexual harassment and sexual violence after three years of the #metoo movement is not sufficient;


### 2. stresses that measures to ensure gender equality need to incorporate an intersectional approach; ### 2. stresses that measures to ensure gender equality need to incorporate an intersectional approach and to include participatory processes involving all relevant actors combining top-down and bottom-up approaches;


### 4. notes the lack of data on gender mainstreaming within the eu institutions beyond data on the number of women in different positions; ### 4. notes the lack of quantitative and qualitative data on gender mainstreaming within the eu institutions beyond data on the number of women in different positions and calls for comprehensive gender statistics;


### 8. regrets the lack of gender-responsive recruitment procedures in parliament; ### 8. regrets the lack of gender-responsive recruitment procedures in parliament and requests the adoption of concrete measures to bridge the gap;


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


### 15. commits to guaranteeing a good work-life balance for members , group staff , accredited parliamentary assistants and administrative staff; ### 15. commits to guaranteeing a good work-life balance for members , group staff , accredited parliamentary assistants and administrative staff and requests the revision of the work-life balance measures in order to improve and strengthen the current framework , taking into consideration , inter alia , the effects of teleworking due to the coronavirus pandemic;


### 18. commits to working more closely with the european institute for gender equality to deliver regular training on gender mainstreaming for members , group staff , parliamentary assistants and staff of committee secretariats; ### 18. commits to working more closely with the european institute for gender equality to deliver regular training on gender mainstreaming for members , group staff , parliamentary assistants and staff of committee secretariats; recalls the importance of offering programmes adapted to the concrete needs and knowledge both at the political and the administrative levels;


### 23. asks the commission to carry out a gender impact assessment for each legislative proposal; commits to carrying out a gender impact assessment for each own initiative legislative report; ### 23. asks the commission to carry out a gender impact assessment for each legislative proposal; commits to carrying out a gender impact assessment for each own initiative legislative report and to research new methods and tools for improving gender mainstreaming in the legislative process;


### 24. regrets that , overall , gender mainstreaming has not yet been applied across the eu budget; ### 24. regrets that , overall , gender mainstreaming has not yet been applied across the eu budget; welcomes the actions envisaged in the european parliament's gender action plan roadmap regarding gender budgeting and requests to implement them as soon as possible;


### 30. calls for gender mainstreaming to be implemented in the conference on the future of europe; ### 30. calls for gender mainstreaming to be implemented in the conference on the future of europe , particularly regarding the inputs of the working groups and the debates and proposals of the conference plenary;


### (2) article 31 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union36 provides for the right of every worker to working conditions which respect his or her health , safety and dignity. ### (2) article 31 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union36 provides for the right of every worker to working conditions which respect his or her health , safety and dignity , and article 23 recognizes that equality between men and women must be ensured in all areas , including employment , work and pay.


### (3) the european social charter establishes that all workers have the right to just conditions of work. it recognises the right of all workers to a fair remuneration sufficient for a decent standard of living for themselves and their families. article 4 of the charter recognises the role of freely concluded collective agreements as well as of statutory minimum wage setting mechanisms , to ensure the effective exercise of this right. ### (3) the european social charter establishes that all workers have the right to just conditions of work. it recognises the right of all workers to a fair remuneration sufficient for a decent standard of living for themselves and their families and the right of men and women workers to equal pay for work of equal value. article 4 of the esc recognises the role of freely concluded collective agreements as well as of statutory minimum wage setting mechanisms , to ensure the effective exercise of this right. article 5 of the esc recognises the right of workers and employers to organise and article 6 thereof recognises the right to bargain collectively.


### (8) women , young and low-skilled workers and persons with disabilities have a higher probability of being minimum wage or low wage earners than other groups. during economic downturns , such as the covid-19 crisis , the role of minimum wages in protecting low-wage workers becomes increasingly important and is essential to support a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery. addressing minimum wage contributes to gender equality , closing the gender pay and pension gap as well as elevating women out of poverty. ### (8) women , young and low-skilled workers and persons with disabilities still have a higher probability of being minimum wage or low wage earners. addressing minimum wage contributes to gender equality , closing the gender pay and pension gap as well as elevating women and their children out of poverty and mitigating gendered precariousness. ensuring equal pay and facilitating a good work-life balance , including for men , are vital to social cohesion in the union.


### (17) this directive should apply to workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by the law , collective agreements or practice in force in each member state , with consideration to the criteria established by the court of justice of the european union for determining the status of a worker. provided that they fulfil those criteria , domestic workers , on-demand workers , intermittent workers , voucher based-workers , bogus self-employed , platform workers , trainees and apprentices could fall within the scope of this directive. genuinely self-employed persons do not fall within the scope of this directive since they do not fulfil those criteria. the abuse of the status of self-employed persons , as defined in national law , either at national level or in cross-border situations , is a form of falsely declared work that is frequently associated with undeclared work. bogus self-employment occurs when a person is declared to be self-employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship , in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations. such persons should fall within the scope of this directive. the determination of the existence of an employment relationship should be guided by the facts relating to the actual performance of the work and not by the parties' description of the relationship. ### (17) this directive should apply to workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by the law ,collective agreements or practice in force in each member state , with consideration to the criteria established by the court of justice of the european union for determining the status of a worker. provided that they fulfil those criteria , workers in both the private and the public sectors , workers whose pay is calculated on the basis of output , where permitted by national law , domestic workers , on-demand workers , intermittent workers , voucher based-workers , bogus self-employed persons , platform workers , other non-standard workers , trainees and apprentices should fall within the scope of this directive. genuinely self-employed persons do not fall within the scope of this directive since they do not fulfil those criteria. the abuse of the status of self-employed persons , as defined in national law , either at national level or in cross-border situations , is a form of falsely declared work that is frequently associated with undeclared work. bogus self-employment occurs when a person is declared to be self-employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship , in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations. such persons should fall within the scope of this directive. the determination of the existence of an employment relationship should be guided by the facts relating to the actual performance of the work and not by the parties' description of the relationship.


### (22) to promote adequacy of minimum wages for all groups of workers , variations and deductions from statutory minimum wages should be limited to a minimum , while ensuring that social partners are duly consulted in their definition. some deductions to statutory minimum wages may be justified by a legitimate aim , including overstated amounts paid or deductions ordered by a judicial authority. others , such as deductions related to the equipment necessary to perform a job or deductions of allowances in kind , such as accommodation , may be unjustified or disproportionate. ### (22) to promote and ensure the adequacy and fairness of minimum wages for all groups of workers , it is necessary to apply the principles of equal treatment and equal pay for work of equal value. the exclusion of any worker from the protection of a statutory minimum wage cannot be justified. variations of statutory minimum wages as well as deductions resulting in levels of wages below the statutory minimum wage undermine the principle of equal treatment of workers and the objective of this directive. work-related expenses , such as equipment necessary to perform the job , or in-kind allowances , such as accommodation , should therefore not be deducted from statutory minimum wages. extra payments , such as tips , overtime and end-of-year and holiday payments and bonuses , should not be included in the calculation of statutory minimum wages.


### (3) ‘collective bargaining’ means all negotiations which take place between an employer , a group of employers or one or more employers’ organisations , on the one hand , and one or more workers’ organisations , on the other , for determining working conditions and terms of employment; and/or regulating relations between employers and workers; and/or regulating relations between employers or their organisations and a worker organisation or worker organisations; ### (3) ‘collective bargaining’ means all negotiations which take place between an employer , a group of employers or one or more employers’ organisations , on the one hand , and one or more trade unions , on the other , for determining working conditions and terms of employment; and/or regulating relations between employers and workers; and/or regulating relations between employers or their organisations and trade unions;


### 1. with the aim to increase the collective bargaining coverage member states shall take , in consultation with the social partners , at least the following measures: ### 1. with the aim of ensuring the exercise of the right to effective collective bargaining , the strengthening and increase of the collective bargaining coverage member states shall take , in cooperation with the social partners , at least the following measures:


### promote the building and strengthening of the capacity of the social partners to engage in collective bargaining on wage setting at sector or cross-industry level; ### promote the building and further strengthening of the capacity of the social partners to engage in collective bargaining on wage setting at sector or cross-industry level;


### 1. member states with statutory minimum wages shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the setting and updating of statutory minimum wages are guided by criteria set to promote adequacy with the aim to achieve decent working and living conditions , social cohesion and upward convergence. member states shall define those criteria in accordance with their national practices , either in relevant national legislation , in decisions of the competent bodies or in tripartite agreements. the criteria shall be defined in a stable and clear way. ### 1. member states with statutory minimum wages shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the setting and updating of statutory minimum wages are guided by criteria to ensure adequacy and fairness with the aim of improving working and living conditions , social protection , social cohesion and upward convergence , as well as of narrowing the gender pay gap and preventing and reducing poverty , especially child poverty. member states shall define those criteria in accordance with their national practices , either in relevant national legislation , in decisions of the competent bodies or in tripartite agreements. the criteria shall be defined in a clear way.


### the purchasing power of statutory minimum wages , taking into account the cost of living and the contribution of taxes and social benefits; ### the purchasing power of statutory minimum wages , taking into account the cost of living;


### labour productivity developments. ### deleted


### 3. member states shall use indicative reference values to guide their assessment of adequacy of statutory minimum wages in relation to the general level of gross wages , such as those commonly used at international level. ### 3. member states shall remain competent to set the rate of the statutory minimum wage. on the basis of national criteria as referred to in paragraph 2 , member states shall guarantee the adequacy of the statutory minimum wage to ensure a decent standard of living for workers. minimum wages below an indicative reference value of 60% of the gross median wage and/or 50% of the gross average wage shall be considered to be inadequate.


### 5. member states shall establish consultative bodies to advise the competent authorities on issues related to statutory minimum wages. ### 5. member states shall establish or designate consultative bodies to advise the competent authorities on issues related to statutory minimum wages. these consultative bodies shall include social partners and be guided by a gender-sensitive approach.


### 1. member states shall task their competent authorities with developing effective data collection tools to monitor the coverage and adequacy of minimum wages. ### 1. member states shall task their competent authorities , in collaboration with social partners , with developing effective data collection tools to monitor the coverage and adequacy of minimum wages. the collection of data shall be disaggregated by sex and include an intersectional approach.


### 4. the commission shall assess the data transmitted by the member states in the reports referred to in paragraph 2 , and shall report annually to the european parliament and to the council. ### 4. the commission shall assess the data transmitted by the member states in the reports referred to in paragraph 2 , and shall submit an annual report to the european parliament and to the council. the european parliament and the council may submit observations on that report. the report shall incorporate a gender perspective with an intersectional focus , and assess the development of minimum wages regarding gender pay gap.


### the commission shall conduct an evaluation of the directive by [five years after the date of transposition]. the commission shall submit thereafter a report to the european parliament and the council reviewing the implementation of the directive and propose , where appropriate , legislative amendments. ### the commission shall conduct an evaluation of the directive by [three years after the date of transposition]. the commission shall submit thereafter a report to the european parliament and the council reviewing the implementation of the directive and propose , where appropriate , legislative amendments. both the evaluation and the report shall include a gender-responsive approach.


### b. whereas , although female employment rates have risen , gender inequality on the labour market remains a fact of life; whereas the employment gap is particularly high in the case of single mothers , female caregivers , women with disabilities , women from ethnic minorities , migrant and refugee women , lbtiq+ women and young and elderly women; ### b. whereas , although female employment rates have risen , gender inequality on the labour market remains a fact of life; whereas the employment gap is particularly high in the case of single mothers , female caregivers , women with disabilities , women from ethnic minorities , migrant and refugee women , lbtiqi+ women and young and elderly women;


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing gender inequalities in almost every walk of life; ### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing gender inequalities in almost every walk of life and increased the risk of nullifying the improvements achieved , with significant consequences for individuals , families , economies , societies , such as the erosion of opportunities , freedoms , rights , and wellbeing;


### e. whereas women in the eu are more severely affected by poverty or social exclusion than men , being systematically placed at a disadvantage by structural and cultural factors; ### e. whereas women in the eu are more severely affected by poverty or social exclusion than men , being systematically placed at a disadvantage by structural and cultural factors; whereas women are at greater risk of poverty and employment precarity , frequently working in jobs that are too poorly paid to enable them to escape penury and unstable working conditions;


### g. whereas their role as primary caregivers within the family imposes a disproportionate burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women , who play a vital role in this respect; ### g. whereas their role as primary caregivers within the family imposes a disproportionate burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women , who play a vital role in this respect; whereas 80 % of care across the eu is provided by informal caregivers , most of whom are women (75%); whereas the unequal sharing of caregiving responsibilities is exacerbated by the shortage or total lack of public care facilities for children and the elderly in the member states , causing periods of absence from the labour market that result in gender disparities regarding pay and pensions; whereas privatisation and lack of investment in public services is undermining women's rights and gender equality;


### 3. urges member states to impose firm measures , including sanctions , where businesses fail to comply with labour legislation and where they actually encourage gender discrimination; ### 3. urges member states to impose firm measures , including sanctions , where businesses fail to comply with labour legislation and where they actually encourage gender discrimination; considers that eu funding should be made conditional in the case of companies that do not take care to protect employment and respect workers' rights , especially where this involves discrimination against women;


### 5. calls for measures to achieve work , employee and pay enhancement , effectively combat joblessness and promote full employment; calls for the creation and promotion of employment with rights , the defence of collective bargaining , the revitalisation of public sector employment and an end to job insecurity; calls in addition for a reduction in working hours without loss of pay; ### 5. calls for measures to achieve work , employee and pay enhancement , effectively combat joblessness and promote full employment; calls for the creation and promotion of employment with rights , the defence of collective bargaining , the revitalisation of public sector employment and an end to job insecurity; calls in addition for a reduction in working hours without loss of pay; calls for measures to achieve the objective of 35 hours per week and the organisation of working time so as to respect daily and weekly rest periods , breaks , holidays and other important needs such as the protection of workers' health and safety and measures to guarantee suitable working conditions;


### 8. stresses that prostitution constitutes a serious form of violence and exploitation affecting mostly women and children; notes that the root causes of prostitution are inextricably intertwined with social and economic realities , particularly unemployment , financial need and poverty; stresses the need for member states to increase funding for social support and access to public services for victims of trafficking or sexual exploitation; ### 8. stresses that prostitution constitutes a serious form of violence and exploitation affecting mostly women and children; notes that the root causes of prostitution are inextricably intertwined with social and economic realities , particularly unemployment , financial need and poverty; stresses the need for member states to increase funding for social support and access to public services for victims of trafficking or sexual exploitation; calls for psychological and social support to be provided by specialised professionals and for the adoption of social and economic policies aimed at helping vulnerable women and girls to leave prostitution , in particular by guaranteeing jobs that effectively lead to their social integration;


### 10. stresses that any strategy designed to achieve equality must get to grips with all forms of violence against women , including the erosion of healthcare entitlements and sexual and reproductive rights acquired by women and infringements thereof; ### 10. stresses that any strategy designed to achieve equality must get to grips with all forms of violence against women , including the erosion of healthcare entitlements and sexual and reproductive rights acquired by women and infringements thereof; reiterates that access to healthcare and public services , particularly access to induced abortion services and psychological support for female victims of violence must be considered a priority;


### 13. stresses the need to create a public crèche and pre-school education network; points out that the provision of a universal public service that is genuinely accessible to all children and families wishing to avail themselves of it is an overarching social responsibility; ### 13. stresses the need to create a public crèche and pre-school education network; points out that the provision of a universal public service that is genuinely accessible to all children and families wishing to avail themselves of it is an overarching social responsibility; recognises the need for the creation/extension of a network of support facilities for the elderly and people with disabilities , as well as the development of continuous care networks; urges the commission and the member states to meet those targets , which are key to boosting equality in the family;


### 14. urges the member states to take specific measures to combat the risk of poverty in old age and retirement , increasing pensions and boosting social benefits; ### 14. urges the member states to take specific measures to combat the risk of poverty in old age and retirement , increasing pensions and boosting social benefits; stresses the need to overcome gender inequalities regarding pensions , requiring the latter to be increased , and for public , universal and solidarity-based social security systems to be maintained and enhanced , ensuring that they are redistributive and provide a fair and decent income after a lifetime of work , while safeguarding the sustainability of public social security systems by creating jobs with rights and better pay;


### a. whereas the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu; ### a. whereas the union must be founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu;


### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners; ### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with the united nations;


### 3. is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes , which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the eu and the member states to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance , democratic institutions and space for civil society worldwide; ### deleted


### 8. notes that the visibility of the eusr’s role should be enhanced in order to have a meaningful impact on human rights; underlines that the eusr has a flexible mandate which could be adapted to evolving circumstances; is of the opinion that the eusr’s position could be made more effective by enhancing communication activities and developing a more public profile through , inter alia , the publication of public statements in support of human rights activists at risk , including sakharov prize laureates and finalists , and of human rights defenders imprisoned for long periods , thereby helping to protect their physical integrity and their essential work; ### 8. notes that the visibility of the eusr’s role should be enhanced in order to have a meaningful impact on human rights; underlines that the eusr has a flexible mandate which could be adapted to evolving circumstances; is of the opinion that the eusr’s position could be made more effective by enhancing communication activities and developing a more public profile through , inter alia , the publication of public statements in support of human rights activists at risk , and of human rights defenders imprisoned for long periods , thereby helping to protect their physical integrity and their essential work;


### eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu magnitsky act) ### eu global human rights sanctions regime


### 32. welcomes the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act) as an essential addition to the eu’s human rights and foreign policy toolbox , which strengthens the eu’s role as a global human rights actor by allowing it to take restrictive measures against legal and natural persons involved in grave human rights violations in the world; condemns any arbitrary and unjustified retaliatory restrictive measures imposed on the eu or other entities as a response to the eu’s decisions under the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act; regrets the fact that the council has decided to apply unanimity instead of qualified majority voting when adopting sanctions on human rights issues; ### deleted


### 33. calls for the extension of the scope of the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act to include acts of corruption in order to ensure the effective targeting of the economic and financial enablers of human rights abusers; stresses the need for an effective strategy to implement the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act , consistent both with the eu’s other external policies , in particular with its human rights policies , and with the existing international frameworks on sanctions , international criminal law and international humanitarian law; welcomes the commission’s announcement that in 2021 , it will conduct a review of practices undermining sanctions and of the existing reporting obligations for member states on their implementation and enforcement; ### deleted


### 33. calls for the extension of the scope of the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act to include acts of corruption in order to ensure the effective targeting of the economic and financial enablers of human rights abusers; stresses the need for an effective strategy to implement the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act , consistent both with the eu’s other external policies , in particular with its human rights policies , and with the existing international frameworks on sanctions , international criminal law and international humanitarian law; welcomes the commission’s announcement that in 2021 , it will conduct a review of practices undermining sanctions and of the existing reporting obligations for member states on their implementation and enforcement; ### 33. calls for the extension of the scope of the eu ghrsr to include acts of corruption in order to ensure the effective targeting of the economic and financial enablers of human rights abusers; stresses the need for an effective strategy to implement the eu ghrsr , consistent both with the eu’s other external policies , in particular with its human rights policies , and with the existing international frameworks on sanctions , international criminal law and international humanitarian law; welcomes the commission’s announcement that in 2021 , it will conduct a review of practices undermining sanctions and of the existing reporting obligations for member states on their implementation and enforcement;


### 48. deplores the fact that torture and inhuman or degrading treatment continue to be widespread in many countries and calls for the eu to strengthen its efforts aimed at eradicating these practices , while supporting victims and promoting mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable; ### 48. deplores the fact that torture and inhuman or degrading treatment continue to be widespread in many countries and calls for the eu to strengthen its efforts aimed at eradicating these practices , while supporting victims and promoting mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable; denounces in the strongest terms the human rights violations reported in prisons , including in eu countries , and calls for all allegations to be investigated.


### — having regard to its sakharov prize for freedom of thought , which in 2020 was awarded to the democratic opposition in belarus , ### deleted


### 13. notes that 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the united nations , an essential universal forum for international consensus-building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; calls for the eu and its member states to maintain their vital support to the un and to continue their efforts to speak with one voice in the un and other multilateral forums; stresses that the challenges to the universal enjoyment of human rights call for even stronger multilateralism and international cooperation; highlights the vital role of un bodies as the forum for advancing peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights , and welcomes the un secretary-general’s call to action on human rights; ### 13. notes that 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the united nations , an essential universal forum for international consensus-building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; calls for the eu and its member states to maintain their vital support to the un; stresses that the challenges to the universal enjoyment of human rights call for even stronger multilateralism and international cooperation; highlights the vital role of un bodies as the forum for advancing peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights , and welcomes the un secretary-general’s call to action on human rights;


### 15. reiterates its strong support for the international criminal court (icc) as the only international institution able to prosecute some of the world’s most heinous crimes and to bring justice to their victims; calls on the eu member states to provide adequate financial support to enable the icc to carry out its tasks; supports the universality of the rome statute and calls for the eu to include a specific clause on its ratification and access in agreements to be concluded with third countries; strongly condemns any attack on the staff or on the independence of the icc; is of the opinion that attempts to undermine the credibility and essential role of the icc constitute attacks on multilateralism and should be contested as such by the eu and its member states; stresses that the icc needs full access to the countries it investigates to be able to perform its tasks; underlines the potential of other innovative tools to bring perpetrators of international crimes to account , including universal jurisdiction at national-level judiciaries; underlines , in this context , the current discussions in the un international law commission on the immunity of state officials and calls for follow-up to them; calls for the eu to continue to strengthen capacity building at national level in third countries , while supporting international criminal tribunals and mechanisms , as well as platforms and organisations dedicated to the fight against impunity such as the coalition for the international criminal court; ### 15. reiterates its strong support for the international criminal court (icc) as the only international institution able to prosecute some of the world’s most heinous crimes and to bring justice to their victims; calls on the eu member states to provide adequate financial support to enable the icc to carry out its tasks; supports the universality of the rome statute and calls for the eu to include a specific clause on its ratification and access in agreements to be concluded with third countries; hopes that the eu will bring pressure to bear on countries with which it has already concluded agreements and which have not yet acceded to the rome statute; strongly condemns any attack on the staff or on the independence of the icc; is of the opinion that attempts to undermine the credibility and essential role of the icc constitute attacks on multilateralism and should be contested as such by the eu and its member states; stresses that the icc needs full access to the countries it investigates to be able to perform its tasks; underlines the potential of other innovative tools to bring perpetrators of international crimes to account , including universal jurisdiction at national-level judiciaries; underlines , in this context , the current discussions in the un international law commission on the immunity of state officials and calls for follow-up to them; calls for the eu to continue to strengthen capacity building at national level in third countries , while supporting international criminal tribunals and mechanisms , as well as platforms and organisations dedicated to the fight against impunity such as the coalition for the international criminal court;


### 17. highlights the highly negative impact of covid-19 , which has disproportionately affected women , lgbtiq persons and vulnerable groups , including the poor , children , persons with disabilities , migrants , refugees , asylum seekers , minorities , informal workers and persons in prison or detention , among others; stresses that vulnerable groups are also more affected by the negative economic and social consequences of the pandemic , as well as the restrictions in access to healthcare and education; notes with concern the increase in hate speech against certain vulnerable groups , in particular minority groups; ### 17. highlights the highly negative impact of covid-19 , which has disproportionately affected women , lgbtiq persons and vulnerable groups , including people living in poverty , children , persons with disabilities , migrants , refugees , asylum seekers , minorities , informal workers and persons in prison or detention , among others; stresses that vulnerable groups are also more affected by the negative economic and social consequences of the pandemic , as well as the restrictions in access to healthcare and education; notes with concern the increase in hate speech against certain vulnerable groups , in particular minority groups;


### 24. deplores the fact that women continue to make up the majority of victims of gender-based violence , such as domestic violence and sexual violence and abuse , including female genital mutilation , and that they face discrimination in political and professional life , as well as in access to education and healthcare; stresses that the provision of care , protection and access to justice for victims of gender-based violence and trafficking has significantly decreased as a result of the pandemic , and calls for the eu to promote the development of emergency assistance plans and protocols both at un level and in partner countries , with the aim of adapting assistance programmes to the circumstances of the pandemic , its aftermath and future crises; ### 24. deplores the fact that women , including in the eu , continue to make up the majority of victims of gender-based violence , such as domestic violence and sexual violence and abuse , including female genital mutilation , and that they face discrimination in political and professional life , as well as in access to education and healthcare; stresses that the provision of care , protection and access to justice for victims of gender-based violence and trafficking has significantly decreased as a result of the pandemic , and calls for the eu to promote the development of emergency assistance plans and protocols both at un level and in partner countries , with the aim of adapting assistance programmes to the circumstances of the pandemic , its aftermath and future crises;


### 25. regrets the fact that the overall progress in women’s rights is far below the un countries’ commitments included in the beijing convention in 1995 and is concerned at the trend of backsliding in progress achieved; in this regard , is extremely concerned about the deterioration of the right of every individual to have full control over matters related to their sexuality , as well as sexual and reproductive health and rights , without coercion and discrimination , in particular with regard to safe and free access to abortion; calls for the eu and its member states to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights as part of their international commitments and alignment with the sustainable development goals (sdgs); ### 25. regrets the fact that the overall progress in women’s rights is far below the un countries’ commitments included in the beijing convention in 1995 and is concerned at the trend of backsliding in progress achieved; in this regard , is extremely concerned about the deterioration of the right of every individual to have full control over matters related to their sexuality , as well as sexual and reproductive health and rights , without coercion and discrimination , in particular with regard to safe and free access to abortion; calls for the eu and its member states to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights as part of their international commitments and alignment with the sustainable development goals (sdgs); emphasises that access to sexual and reproductive health and rights must be guaranteed for all individuals , including all types of sexuality and relationships , education and information , family planning , modern methods of contraception , safe and legal abortion , and maternity , prenatal and postnatal healthcare; calls for the eu and member states to reaffirm the inalienable rights of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making , and to uphold the universality and indivisibility of all human rights in all contexts , and to promote and defend in particular those that are most under threat , such as the rights to sexual and reproductive health;


### to that end , the commission shall , at the latest by [4 years after the date of transposition of this directive] , draw up a report identifying , analysing and evaluating those risks at union level. thereafter , the commission shall update its report every four years. the commission may update parts of the report more frequently , if appropriate. ### to that end , the commission shall , at the latest by [2 years after the date of transposition of this directive] , draw up a report identifying , analysing and evaluating those risks at union level. thereafter , the commission shall update its report every three years. the commission may update parts of the report more frequently , if appropriate. following its adoption , the commission shall make the report available to the public.