### 13. asks for the composition of the advisory committees to be updated to ensure an equal representation of external experts with proven expertise in tackling harassment in the workplace , including doctors , therapists and legal experts in the domain of harassment and to change their status to full members with voting rights; calls for the creation of a confidential register of cases over time , as already requested in the resolutions dating from 2017 and 2021; ### 13. asks for the two advisory committees to to be merged into one committee dealing with cases of harassment , with the composition of one quaestor , two representatives of the apa and/or staff committee and three professional experts in the field such as a doctor , psychologist and legal advisor to allow for a fair balanced composition; calls for a clear mandate and transparent selection process for these members; recommends the creation of a voluntary survivors support network to provide support and guidance among new victims and survivors of harassment;


### 14. calls for the european ombudsman to provide coherent information on an annual basis to parliament’s high-level group on gender equality and diversity regarding complaints about maladministration relating to gender equality in parliament; ### 14. calls for the european ombudsman to provide coherent information on an annual basis to parliament’s high-level group on gender equality and diversity regarding complaints about maladministration relating to gender equality by the parliament and other eu institutions;


### d. whereas women in prostitution face more violence and exploitation than women on average; ### d. whereas women in prostitution face more violence and exploitation than women on average; whereas the majority of women would like to give up prostitution and whereas effort should be made to promote the adoption of exit programmes;


### g. whereas numerous factors cause people to enter prostitution , including poverty , social exclusion and a migration background; ### g. whereas numerous factors cause people to enter prostitution , including poverty , social exclusion and a migration background; whereas prostitution is inextricably linked to the denial of basic rights , to economic domination that condemns many countries to underdevelopment and widens the gap between rich and poor countries and , in both , compounds social injustices and inequalities , poverty and social exclusion , which each play a part in aggravating women's situation and status; whereas it is the poorest women and children who fall prey to sexual slavery and also to the grooming and entrapment webs in pimping networks;


### 2. regrets the lack of reliable , accurate and comparable data across countries; ### 2. regrets the lack of reliable , accurate and comparable data across countries; urges the member states and the eige to collect comparable data , disaggregated by sex , age , socio-economic class and nationality;


### 4. underlines the findings of this study with regard to the experiences of women in prostitution with abuse in childhood and adolescence; ### 4. underlines the findings of this study with regard to the experiences of women in prostitution with abuse in childhood and adolescence; notes that it can lead to women and girls normalising abuse in prostitution;


### 18. stresses the different effects of different regulatory measures on men , young people and society as a whole; ### 18. stresses the different effects of different regulatory measures on men , young people and society as a whole; points out that the human rights of women and girls are systematically breached in the sex industry , including prostitution , particularly their right to dignity; points out that those rights are inalienable;


### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people in prostitution , exit programmes , demand reduction , punishment of clients , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration; ### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people in prostitution , exit programmes , demand reduction , punishment of clients , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration; notes that prostituted women should not be criminalised , persecuted or stigmatised; emphasises that the way forward is to adopt support measures that help women leave prostitution and build a life with decent conditions;


### 21. calls on the member states to ensure that it is punishable as a criminal offence to solicit , accept or obtain a sexual act from a person in exchange for remuneration , the promise of remuneration , the provision of a benefit in kind or the promise of such a benefit; ### 21. calls on the member states to ensure that it is punishable as a criminal offence to solicit or obtain a sexual act from a person in exchange for remuneration , the promise of remuneration , the provision of a benefit in kind or the promise of such a benefit;


### 23. calls for specific measures to assist women in prostitution with their social and professional reintegration; calls for such exit programmes to work gradually , for women to be supported on their personal paths and for people’s potential to be recognised , with and professional training and further education programmes being adapted to take account of this; ### 23. calls for specific measures to assist women in prostitution with their social and professional reintegration; calls for such exit programmes to work gradually , for women to be supported on their personal paths and for people’s potential to be recognised , with and professional training and further education programmes being adapted to take account of this; notes that the majority of women would like to give up prostitution and that , therefore , effort should be made to promote the adoption of exit programmes so that women who wish to do so have the confidence and state support to build a life free from violence;


### 24. calls for comprehensive psychological , medical and socio-economic support for victims and survivors; ### 24. calls for comprehensive psychological , medical and socio-economic support for victims and survivors; insists on prostituted persons having prompt access to a range of support for their social and professional reintegration , specifically by providing them with easy access to social protection mechanisms (minimum basic income , support for housing and healthcare , further schooling and access to vocational training) and guaranteeing their children access to social provisions;


### a. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the eu , and gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated into all eu activities and policies; whereas the eu should contribute to creating a world in which all people , regardless of gender , sexual orientation , race and ability can live peacefully , enjoying equal rights and the same opportunity to realise their potential; ### a. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the eu enshrined within the european union legal and political framework , and gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated into all eu activities and policies; whereas the eu should contribute to creating a world in which all people , regardless of gender , national origin , religion , sexual orientation , race , ethnicity and ability can live peacefully , enjoying equal rights and the same opportunity to realise their potential;


### b. whereas women and girls are particularly affected by violence , poverty , armed conflicts and the impact of the climate emergency; whereas there is a growing global trend towards authoritarianism and an increasing number of fundamentalist groups , both of which are clearly linked to a backlash against women’s and lgbtiq+ rights; whereas any understanding of security that focuses on states rather than human beings is defective and will not lead to peace; ### b. whereas women and girls are particularly affected by violence , poverty , armed conflicts and the impact of the climate and public health emergencies and other emergency situations; whereas there is a growing global trend towards authoritarianism and an increasing number of fundamentalist groups , both of which are clearly linked to a backlash against women’s and lgbtiq+ rights; whereas any understanding of security that focuses on states rather than human beings is defective and will not lead to peace;


### d. whereas denmark , switzerland and norway have a strong gender equality-focused foreign policy; whereas spain , luxembourg , cyprus and germany have announced their intention to make gender equality a priority of their foreign policy; whereas the new commission has made gender equality one of its key priorities across all policy areas; ### d. whereas denmark , switzerland and norway have a strong gender equality-focused foreign policy; whereas spain , luxembourg , cyprus and germany have announced their intention to make gender equality a priority of their foreign policy; whereas the new commission has announced its intention to make gender equality one of its key priorities across all policy areas;


### f. whereas gap ii constituted an important step forward in fostering gender equality in the eu’s external relations , but its implementation still displays a number of shortcomings such as a narrow scope , the absence of gender-responsive budgeting , a lack of commitment on the part of the eu’s leaders , and a lack of institutional architecture and incentives to motivate and adequately support staff; ### f. whereas gap ii constituted an important step forward in fostering gender equality in the eu’s external relations , but its implementation still displays a number of shortcomings such as a weak legal basis , a narrow scope , the absence of gender-responsive budgeting , challenges to accurate reporting and qualitative data , the absence of timeframe alignment between programming and budget cycles , a lack of commitment on the part of the eu’s leaders , and a lack of institutional architecture , adequate training and incentives to motivate and adequately support staff;


### j. whereas progress has been made in the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) across the world , but important shortcomings continue to exist and threats of regression persist; whereas in 2018 the number of eu actions on srhr decreased and the lowest number of global actions by commission services on gender equality pertained to srhr; ### j. whereas progress has been made in the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) across the world , but important shortcomings continue to exist and threats of regression persist; whereas a worrying backlash against women’s and lgbtiq+ rights is observed throughout the world limiting sexual and reproductive health and rights , and banning sexuality education and gender studies; whereas in 2018 the number of eu actions on srhr decreased and the lowest number of global actions by commission services on gender equality pertained to srhr;


### k. whereas the work of gender advisers and focal points is central to translating eu policies on gender equality and wps into analysis , planning , conduct and evaluation , as well as to facilitating the integration of a gender perspective into daily tasks and operations; whereas gender advisers and focal points face numerous challenges in the performance of their duties; ### k. whereas the work of gender advisers and focal points is central to translating eu policies on gender equality and wps into analysis , planning , conduct and evaluation , as well as to facilitating the integration of a gender perspective into daily tasks and operations; whereas gender advisers and focal points face numerous challenges in the performance of their duties; whereas further action is needed to ensure that the job description of gender focal persons and key management staff members includes gender mainstreaming and promoting gender equality among their tasks;


### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to commit to advancing towards a foreign and security policy that incorporates a gender-transformative vision , putting the need to address unequal structures and power relations at its centre; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in rigorous gender analysis and systematic gender impact assessments , and for a meaningful and equitable role at all levels and stages of decision-making to be secured for women and for people from diverse backgrounds; ### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to commit to advancing towards a foreign and security policy that incorporates a gender-transformative vision , putting the need to address unequal structures and power relations at its centre; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in rigorous gender analysis , as a core part of context analysis for the identification , formulation , implementation and monitoring of all actions , in all sectors , at headquarters , in eu delegations and within common security and defence policy missions and operations , and in systematic ex-ante and ex-post gender impact assessments , and for a meaningful and equitable role at all levels and stages of decision-making to be secured for women and for people from diverse backgrounds;


### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming into the eu’s foreign and security policy including trade and sustainable development policy; stresses that the following principles should be at the core of a eu gender-based policy: human rights , democracy and the rule of law , disarmament and non-proliferation , international cooperation for development and climate action; calls for the participation of the feminist civil society organisation in the designing and implementing the eu’s foreign policy; in addition , affirms that a foreign and security policy that does not represent women , girls and lgbtiq+ rights and does not address current injustices further reinforces imbalances; considers that to put an end to these injustices , the unequal balance of power between the genders must be recognised;


### 2. welcomes the commission’s proposal to carry out a review and present a new eu gender action plan iii in 2020; stresses that this document needs to take the form of a communication in order to ensure its effective implementation; welcomes the eu action plan on women , peace and security , and calls for its robust implementation; welcomes the decision to renew the eu action plan on human rights and democracy , and calls for gender mainstreaming and targeted actions for gender equality and women’s rights , including srhr , to be included in the action plan; ### 2. welcomes the commission’s proposal to carry out a review and present a new eu gender action plan iii in 2020; stresses that the gap iii should build upon and expand on the path laid out in the current gap ii and take into consideration lessons learned from its current implementation; stresses that this document needs to take the form of an official communication , rather than a staff working document , in order to ensure its effective implementation; welcomes the eu action plan on women , peace and security , and calls for its robust implementation; welcomes the decision to renew the eu action plan on human rights and democracy , and calls for gender mainstreaming and targeted actions for gender equality and women’s rights , including srhr , to be included in the action plan;


### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy , including trade and development policy;


### 6. recommends that gap iii be accompanied by clear , measurable , time-bound indicators of success , including an attribution of responsibility to different actors , and with clear objectives in each partner country , developed with the partner country and civil society organisations (csos); ### 6. recommends that gap iii be accompanied by clear , measurable , time-bound indicators of success to monitor short-term , mid-term and long-term changes , including an attribution of responsibility to different actors , and with clear objectives in each partner country , developed in close cooperation with the partner country and civil society organisations (csos) , including those that work to involve men and boys in promoting gender equality;


### 7. calls for specific earmarked funding on gender equality in the framework of the proposed neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) regulation , and for reduced administrative constraints to allow access to funding for local and small csos; stresses the importance of ensuring that partners can count on receiving sufficient financial resources for gender mainstreaming; ### 7. calls for specific earmarked funding on gender equality in the framework of the proposed neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) regulation , and for reduced administrative constraints to allow access to funding for local and small csos; stresses the importance of ensuring that partners can count on receiving sufficient political support and financial resources for gender mainstreaming;


### 8. calls on the member states to create a formal council working group on gender equality; ### 8. calls on the member states to create a formal council working group on gender equality; encourages the setting up of a new formal council configuration bringing together eu ministers and secretaries of state responsible for gender equality;


### 9. recognises that gender equality is a prerequisite for efficient management of climate challenges. ### 9. recognises that gender equality is a prerequisite for efficient management of climate challenges; reminds that meaningful and equal participation of women in decision-making bodies and eu , national and local level climate policy and action is vital for achieving long-term climate goals.


### 11. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and that they be required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; ### 11. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and that they be required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; stresses that all gender focal points should be given sufficient time and capacity to carry out their tasks; emphasises the need for training in order to ensure that gender focal persons can develop the skills required to fulfil their assigned tasks; underlines the need to update job descriptions and contracts in order to include relevant responsibilities related to furthering gender equality within positions at all levels;


### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the backlash against gender equality and srhr and the tendency towards shrinking space for civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them; urges the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and financial support to local csos , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders , and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work; ### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the backlash against gender equality and srhr and the tendency towards shrinking space for civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them from threats , harassment , violence and hate speech; urges the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and financial support to local csos , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback results from the using of the crisis as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental human rights for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; affirms that states must refrain from exploiting the pandemic to consolidate authoritarian power , to weaken democracy and the rule of law , or to trample on human rights; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; reminds that in dealing with the covid-19 pandemic , states must ensure that their responses include a gender-sensitive and intersectional approach in order to guarantee the rights of all women and girls to live free of discrimination and violence , and to access the essential sexual and reproductive health services they need;


### 3. strongly denounces the many cases of discrimination and persecution linked to ethnicity , nationality , social class , caste , religion , belief , language , age , sex , sexuality and gender identity that continue to occur in many countries and societies; deplores the targeting of individuals or communities with intolerant and hate-filled declarations and actions; considers the prevalence of racism and xenophobia in many countries to be unacceptable; ### 3. strongly denounces the many cases of structural discrimination and systematic persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class and economic status , disability , religion , belief , language , age , sex , sexual orientation , gender expression and gender identity , and migration or refugee status that continue to occur in many countries and societies; deplores the targeting of individuals or communities with intolerant and hate-filled declarations and actions; considers the prevalence of racism and xenophobia in many countries to be unacceptable; demands governments around the world to take a zero-tolerance approach to the racism and condemns the violence , discrimination , segregation and unlawful detention of persons with disabilities in many countries;


### 3. strongly denounces the many cases of discrimination and persecution linked to ethnicity , nationality , social class , caste , religion , belief , language , age , sex , sexuality and gender identity that continue to occur in many countries and societies; deplores the targeting of individuals or communities with intolerant and hate-filled declarations and actions; considers the prevalence of racism and xenophobia in many countries to be unacceptable; ### 3. strongly denounces the many cases of discrimination and persecution linked to ethnicity , nationality , social class , caste , religion , belief , language , age , sex , sexual orientation , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics that continue to occur in many countries and societies; deplores the targeting of individuals or communities with intolerant and hate-filled declarations and actions; considers the prevalence of racism and xenophobia in many countries to be unacceptable;


### 5. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , human rights international law provides access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; underlines the need to pay particular attention to aid to environmentally and climate-displaced persons; ### 5. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , human rights international law provides access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; underlines the need to pay particular attention to aid to environmentally and climate-displaced persons; considers important to work at the international level to define the concept of "environmentally displaced persons" within the united nations with a view to establishing an international legal framework and adopting a common approach to the protection of those obliged to leave their place of residence;


### 6. expresses major concern over deforestation , in particular in the amazon in 2019 , given that forests contribute to mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide; stresses that indigenous peoples have often been the first victims of deforestation , which endangers their rights to land and access to vital resources; ### 6. expresses major concern over deforestation , in particular in the amazon in 2019 , given that forests contribute to mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide; stresses that indigenous peoples have often been the first victims of deforestation , which endangers their rights to land and access to vital resources; underlines the right to determine and establish priorities and strategies for their self-development and for the use of their lands , territories , and other resources;


### 31. calls on the member states to strictly abide by the provisions of the article 7 of the un arms trade treaty on export and export assessment and of the eu code of conduct on arms exports , by refusing any transfer of arms which would result in the risk that the importing state may commit or facilitate serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law; ### 31. calls on the member states to strictly abide by the provisions of the article 7 of the un arms trade treaty on export and export assessment and of the eu code of conduct on arms exports , by refusing any transfer of arms , surveillance and intelligence equipment , which would result in the risk that the importing state may commit or facilitate serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law; stresses that some eu member states are among the largest arms exporters in the world and considers it essential to apply and strengthen international standards on arms sales to prevent any eu member state or european companies from participating directly or indirectly in an escalation of violence and in the financing of armies or groups involved in human rights abuses; strongly opposes any reorientation of the cfsp in the direction of further militarization of nato's exclusive reinforcement and considers that european policies should focus solely on peace and conflict resolution;


### 33. welcomes un security council (unsc) resolution 2467 on conflict-related sexual violence and all related unsc resolutions beginning with unsc 1325 on women , peace and security , which affirms the commitment of the unsc to preventing the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terrorism through the use of all means at its disposal , including sanctions and other targeted measures against persistent perpetrators; welcomes , furthermore , the creation on 30 october 2019 by the un of a global fund for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence , with a view to helping them accede to reparations; ### 33. welcomes un security council (unsc) resolution 2467 on conflict-related sexual violence and all related unsc resolutions beginning with unsc 1325 on women , peace and security , which affirms the commitment of the unsc to preventing the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terrorism through the use of all means at its disposal , including sanctions and other targeted measures against persistent perpetrators and calls on the eu to combat impunity for sexual and reproductive rights violations in conflict settings and supports the rights of women and girls to truth , effective remedies and reparations for violations of these rights and support access to essential sexual and reproductive health services for all women and girls affected by conflict; welcomes , furthermore , the creation on 30 october 2019 by the un of a global fund for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence , with a view to helping them accede to reparations;


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


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


### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and develop a new and ambitious lgbti+ equality strategy; ### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender queer and intersex (lgbtqi+) persons , notably by de-criminalising and de-pathologizing trans , intersex , gender-non binary people and homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbqi+ persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation , gender identity or expression or sex characteristics , including so-called “conversion therapy” , genital mutilation , and forced sterilisation of transgender people should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbtqi+ persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and develop a new and ambitious lgbtqi+ equality strategy;


### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and develop a new and ambitious lgbti+ equality strategy; ### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their real or perceived sexual orientation , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons , including the use of all diplomatic tools at its disposal to advocate towards de-criminalisation of sexual relations between consenting same-sex partners , to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics , and to develop a new and ambitious lgbti+ equality strategy; calls on the eu and member states to thoroughly and consistently apply the eu guidelines on protection of human rights of lgbti persons across its external policy1a;


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


### freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief ### freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief or not belief


### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights; ### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion including their rights to belief or not to belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; further expresses concern about the misuse and instrumentalisation of religion to foment intolerance undermine or other human rights , including the rights of lgbtqi+ persons and women´s rights , namely srhr , as well as children´s rights to freedom of thought , conscience and religion; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights;


### 51. calls for a stronger international response to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking , with the establishment of new obligations for businesses to take preventive actions and cooperate with authorities and improvements to penal policies against traffickers and those who exploit or draw benefits from modern slavery; calls on the states which have not done so to ratify the ilo conventions relevant to combating these scourges and child labour; ### 51. calls for a stronger international response towards eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking including but not limited to human trafficking for sexual exploitation , with the establishment of new due diligence obligations for businesses to identify , assess , cease , prevent and mitigate such situations and cooperate with authorities and to improve to penal policies against traffickers and those who exploit or draw benefits from modern slavery; calls on the states which have not done so to ratify the ilo conventions relevant to combating these scourges and child labour;


### 53. calls for the setting up of an eu mandatory human rights due diligence instrument that requires companies to engage actively in the identification , assessment , mitigation , prevention and notification of any adverse impacts of their businesses and supply chains on human rights , setting civil and criminal liability for corporate bodies , business leaders and executives in the event of a breach and providing victims with access to justice and remedy; recommends that a legal duty of care be included as a specific element of this instrument in order to prevent the use of modern slavery and child labour by businesses in their overseas supply chains; ### 53. condemns that business enterprises domiciled or based in the eu , or active on the eu market continue to cause , contribute or to be directly linked to human rights abuses (including forced labour , sexual abuses , and child exploitation) and environmental harms through their operations , value chains and business relations; recalls the responsibility of businesses in ensuring that their operations and supply chains are not implicated in human rights abuses , including environmental , indigenous and labour rights as well as threats and attacks on human rights defenders;


### 55. is deeply concerned at the disproportionate negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on migrants and refugees; urges governments to engage in responses based on respect for human rights and dignity and solutions to address migrants’ and refugees’ vulnerability and their need for protection , in line with the principles of solidarity and partnership and allowing for adequate and accessible legal pathways for migration; stresses the importance of upholding the right to asylum worldwide; ### 55. is deeply concerned at the disproportionate negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on migrants and refugees; urges governments to engage in responses based on respect for human rights and dignity and solutions to address migrants’ and refugees’ vulnerability and their need for protection , in line with the principles of solidarity and partnership and allowing for adequate and accessible legal pathways for migration; urges to find non-custodial alternatives to detention for migrants and refugees , and rejects in this sense any inhuman or degrading treatment of migrants; stresses the importance of upholding the right to asylum worldwide and emphasises that all asylum seekers and migrants must be guaranteed access to essential services , including srhr;


### 57. calls for eu support and humanitarian assistance to be strengthened and made more flexible in order to ensure adequate protection of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries because of conflicts , humanitarian crises and human rights violations; ### 57. calls for eu support and humanitarian assistance to be strengthened and made more flexible in order to ensure adequate protection of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries because of conflicts , humanitarian crises and human rights violations; calls on the eu and its member states to be fully transparent about the allocation of funds from third countries for cooperation in migration matters , and to ensure that such cooperation does not directly or indirectly benefit the security , police or justice systems involved in human rights violations; calls on the eu and its member states not to include funds for the reception of refugees or migrants or policies for the control or return of migrants in official development assistance and any conditionality of aid in this area; denounces , in particular , the conditionality of the aid provided to certain countries through readmission agreements and the multiplication of negotiations in this area; calls for the suspension of all agreements and negotiations of readmission agreements with countries that do not respect human rights;


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


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


### 14. welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; stresses , however , the persistence of widespread gender-specific violence and discrimination in every region of the world , which often arises from cultural habits or long-established discriminatory legal systems; highlights , furthermore , the use of sexual violence targeting women because of their opinions , faith , philosophical orientation or their activism in defence of human rights; condemns authoritarian regimes that are opposing or fanning a negative backlash against women’s demands for equal rights; underlines the prominent role that women play through their activism in political and social movements and deplores the heavy toll they have paid by being victims of violence caused by brutal repression; ### 14. welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; notes however that no country in the world has achieved gender equality yet; condemns the ongoing backlash on gender equality and women’s rights , including all attempts to roll back existing entitlements and protections in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) , as well as legislation , policies and practices that continue to deny or restrict these rights in many countries in the world; stresses the persistence of widespread gender-based violence and intersecting discrimination in every region of the world , which often arises from patriarchal cultural norms , societal structures and discriminatory legal systems that legitimate and normalize power relations between genders as well as structural exclusion of women; highlights , furthermore , the use of sexual violence targeting women because of their opinions , sexual orientation , gender identity , race , disability , ethnicity , faith , philosophical orientation or their activism in defence of human rights; condemns governments and authorities worldwide , that are opposing or fanning a negative backlash against women’s demands for equal rights; underlines the prominent role that women play through their activism in political and social movements and deplores the heavy toll they have paid by being victims of violence caused by brutal hetero-patriarchal repression;


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


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


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


### 27. takes the view that democratic governance and the rule of law are globally under attack due to a combination of factors including the rise of authoritarianism , increased inequalities and poverty , the shrinking of space for civil society , loss of credibility of public power and the weakening of collective organisations defending public interest; calls for the eu and its member states to continue supporting the building up of democratic institutions and transparent and credible electoral processes , while going beyond this by providing further support to actions that encourage and unleash democratic debate , combat inequalities , empower civil society organisations , fight corruption and strengthen judiciaries; ### 27. takes the view that democratic governance and the rule of law are globally under attack due to a combination of factors including the rise of authoritarianism , increased inequalities and poverty , the shrinking of space for civil society , loss of credibility of public power and the weakening of collective organisations defending public interest; calls for the eu and its member states to continue supporting the building up of democracy and transparent and credible electoral processes , while going beyond this by providing further support to actions that encourage and unleash democratic debate , combat inequalities , empower civil society organisations , fight corruption and strengthen judiciaries; insists on the need to respect the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity and roundly condemns any political interference by foreign powers in the life of local populations;


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


### f. whereas srhr challenges and obstacles include: a lack of access , denial of medical care based on personal beliefs , gender-based violence , gynaecological and obstetric violence , a lack of comprehensive sexuality education , denial of access to information/education , a lack of available contraception methods , limited access to medically assisted reproduction treatments , forced sterilisation , high rates of stis and hiv , disparities in maternal mortality , high adolescent pregnancy rates , harmful gender stereotypes and practices such as female genital mutilation , early , forced and child marriages and honour killings; ### f. whereas srhr challenges and obstacles include: a lack of access , denial of medical care based on personal beliefs , gender-based violence , gynaecological and obstetric violence , a lack of comprehensive sexuality education , denial of access to information/education , a lack of available contraception methods , limited access to medically assisted reproduction treatments , forced sterilisation , including in the context of legal gender recognition , high rates of stis and hiv , disparities in maternal mortality , high adolescent pregnancy rates , harmful gender stereotypes and practices such as female and intersex genital mutilation , early , forced and child marriages , honour killings and so-called “conversion therapy” practices , which can take the form of sexual violence such as “corrective rape” on lesbian and bisexual women and girls , as well as transgender persons; whereas the enjoyment of srhr for lgbti persons may be severely hindered due to the omission in sexual education curricula of the diversity of sexual orientation , gender identity , expression and sex characteristics;


### l. whereas no woman should die in childbirth and evidence-based maternity care is a human right; ### l. whereas no woman should die in childbirth and evidence-based maternity , pregnancy and birth-related care is a human right;


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


### 3. condemns any violations of srhr , including failures to provide access to comprehensive sexuality education (cse) , family planning services and maternal healthcare; ### 3. condemns any violations of srhr , including failures to provide and to guarantee in practice access to comprehensive sexuality education (cse) , family planning services , safe and legal abortion , maternal healthcare and accurate and objective information about srhr;


### 4. insists that cse programmes are important as they provide age-appropriate information about puberty , the menstrual cycle , pregnancy and childbirth; recalls the role of non-governmental organisations as service providers and advocates for srhr; underlines that cse programmes help prevent early pregnancy and marriage , which lead to girls dropping out of school; ### 4. insists that cse programmes are important as they provide age-appropriate information about puberty , the menstrual cycle , pregnancy and child birth and contribute to reducing gender-based violence (gbv) and discrimination against lgbti people through addressing gender norms , gender equality , unequal power dynamics in relationships , coercion , violence , respect for one’s own and others’ boundaries , consent and self-esteem; recalls the role of non-governmental organisations as service providers and advocates for srhr and should be supported by the eu , both financially and politically; underlines that cse programmes help prevent gender-based violence , as well as early pregnancy and marriage , which lead to girls dropping out of school;


### 6. calls for the gender action plan iii to give more prominence to its srhr thematic policy area given the tremendous impact of the covid-19 pandemic on women and girls in developing countries; ### 6. welcomes the fact that the gender action plan iii gives more prominence to its srhr thematic policy area given the tremendous impact of the covid-19 pandemic on women and girls in developing countries; calls on the eu member states to commit to the gap iii objectives , in particular , regarding srhr , in their council conclusions; asks eu delegations to prioritise actions regarding srhr in their implementation of gap iii;


### 7. recalls that all medical interventions related to srhr must be undertaken with fully informed consent; ### 7. recalls that all medical interventions related to srhr must be undertaken with prior , personal and fully informed consent;


### 7. calls on the eu to secure adequate and well-targeted funding for srhr in its development cooperation policy; ### 7. calls on the eu to secure adequate and well-targeted funding for srhr in its development cooperation policy; in this regard , asks the european commission , the eeas and member states to consider srhr as apriority in the eu programming process , including in joint programming;


### 8. urges the member states to ensure access to scientifically accurate and comprehensive sexuality education for all primary and secondary school children in line with who standards; ### 8. urges the member states to ensure access to scientifically accurate and comprehensive sexuality education for all primary and secondary school children in line with who standards , as well as teacher training , the means for the proper functioning of support offices , and health education centres;


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


### 9. calls upon the member states to combat the spread of discriminatory and unsafe misinformation on srhr; ### 9. calls upon the member states to combat the spread of discriminatory and unsafe misinformation on srhr , and to enhance safeguards of the right to reproductive health through public health services;


### 9. calls upon the member states to combat the spread of discriminatory and unsafe misinformation on srhr; ### 9. calls upon the member states to ensure the right to comprehensive sexuality education , as it is the most important way to combat the spread of discriminatory and unsafe misinformation on srhr;


### 9. reiterates its call on both parties of the new agreement between the eu and the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of srhr free from discrimination , coercion and violence and to the full implementation of the international conference on population and development’s programme of action; ### 9. reiterates its call on both parties of the new agreement between the eu and the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of srhr free from discrimination , coercion and violence and to the full implementation of the international conference on population and development’s programme of action and the outcomes of its review conferences;


### 10. calls upon the member states to ensure access to contraceptive methods , thereby safeguarding the fundamental right to health; ### 10. calls upon the member states to ensure free access to contraceptive methods , thereby safeguarding the fundamental right to health; calls on the member states to ensure the availability of family planning consultations covering , inter alia , procreation , antenatal matters , parenting techniques and infertility;


### 11. calls upon the member states to ensure that contraception is covered under national reimbursement schemes and healthcare policies and to recognise that this coverage should be extended to all people of reproductive age; ### 11. calls upon the member states to ensure that contraception is free to all people of reproductive age; calls on the member states to ensure that public health services provide proper regular medical and psychological care that promotes and defends women's lifelong sexual and reproductive health;


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


### 13. urges the member states to regulate obstacles to legal abortion and recalls that they have a responsibility to ensure that women have access to the rights afforded to them by law; ### 13. urges the member states to regulate obstacles to legal abortion , and recalls that they have a responsibility to ensure that women have access to the rights afforded to them by law; urges the member states to enhance the range of reproductive health services they offer to include more flexible options to support population groups such as young people , female migrants and the most deprived;


### 14. invites the member states to review their national legal provisions on abortion and bring them in line with international human rights standards and regional best practices by ensuring that abortion at a woman’s request is legal in early pregnancy and even beyond if the woman’s health or life is in danger; ### 14. invites the member states to review their national legal provisions on abortion and bring them in line with international human rights standards and regional best practices by ensuring that abortion at a woman’s and any pregnant person's request is legal in early pregnancy and even beyond if their health or life is in danger;


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### 15. calls upon the member states to adopt measures to ensure that all women have access to affordable , evidence-based maternity care; ### 15. calls upon the member states to adopt measures to ensure that all women have access to free , high-quality , evidence-based maternity care; to ensure that all pregnant women have access to maternity services , and receive proper , high-quality clinical check-ups and all the health care they require;


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


### 19. calls upon the commissioner for health and food safety to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the next eu public health strategy; ### 19. calls upon the commissioner for health and food safety to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the next eu public health strategy; stresses the need to boost investment in public services considerably , particularly in healthcare , education and transport services , in order to meet people's needs and contribute towards the independence , equality and emancipation of women;


### 20. calls upon the commissioner for equality to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the next eu gender equality strategy; ### 20. calls upon the commissioner for equality to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the next eu gender equality strategy; stresses that any equality strategy should address all forms of violence against women , including backsliding on and violations of women's sexual and reproductive health and rights; reiterates the need to prioritise access to healthcare and public services , particularly access to abortion services and psychological support for female victims of violence;


### 20. calls upon the commissioner for equality to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the next eu gender equality strategy; ### 20. calls upon the commissioner for equality to promote and protect srhr and to include them in the implementation of the eu gender equality strategy and the eu lgbtiq equality strategy;


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


### a. whereas digitalisation has fundamentally changed most aspects of our lives in ways that create countless opportunities but also present new challenges; whereas the covid-19 crisis and its aftermath are likely to result in permanent changes to life in europe , in which digitalisation will have a major role; ### a. whereas digitalisation has fundamentally changed most aspects of our lives in ways that create countless opportunities but also present new challenges; whereas the covid-19 crisis and its aftermath are likely to result in permanent changes to life in europe , in which digitalisation will have a major role; whereas people coming from the most popular classes had been submitted to a double pressure due to the lack of access to digitalisation and been put in an even more precarious situation; whereas the impact of “teleworking” on women and workers in general need to be evaluated notably regarding working hours , lack of collective bargaining , isolation , separation between work and private life , psychological pressure;


### f. whereas gender stereotypes greatly influence subject choices; whereas very few teenage girls in eu member states (less than 3 %) express an interest in working as an ict professional at the age of 3012 ; ### f. whereas gender stereotypes greatly influence subject choices; whereas very few teenage girls in eu member states (less than 3 %) express an interest in working as an ict professional at the age of 3012 ; whereas teachers and parents can deepen gender stereotypes by discouraging girls from pursuing a career in ict; whereas eliminating gender-specific expectations about professions and fostering female role models in stem and ict can encourage girls to study ict;


### k. whereas women struggle to find their place in the ict job sector as a result of various barriers , such as stereotypes and male-dominated workplaces; whereas there is considerable vertical and horizontal segregation in the ict sector and women are often overqualified for the positions they occupy; whereas only a small minority of women occupy senior software engineering positions; ### k. whereas women struggle to find their place in the ict job sector as a result of various barriers , such as stereotypes and male-dominated workplaces; whereas there is considerable vertical and horizontal segregation in the ict sector and women are often overqualified for the positions they occupy; whereas only a small minority of women occupy senior software engineering positions; whereas software use and creation is becoming key assets for the digital transformation; whereas the gender gap in software developers and engineers is of concern in terms of engagement of women as well as potential conscious and unconscious gender discriminatory bias in ai applications , videogames and toys and other applications due to a lack of diversity in ict and software engineering and developers positions;


### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to support lifelong learning , as well as training and schemes to boost the e-skills of girls and women; ### 9. calls on the commission and the member states to support lifelong learning and adapt opportunities in order to facilitate women's professional transition to ict-related positions as well as training and schemes to boost the e-skills of girls and women;


### 17. encourages the commission and the member states to reinforce the funding for research on gender-related issues in ict; ### 17. encourages the commission and the member states to reinforce the funding for research on gender-related issues in ict and the consequences of digitalization on women’s employment prospects;


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


### 27. acknowledges with great concern the rise in digital crimes and acts of harassment and violence against women in the digital world; calls for campaigns to raise awareness of the risks involved and for measures to educate women in how to protect themselves online; calls on the member states to empower law enforcement agencies to effectively deal with digital crimes; ### 27. acknowledges with great concern the rise in digital crimes and acts of harassment and violence against women in the digital world; calls for campaigns to raise awareness of the risks involved and for measures to educate women in how to protect themselves online as well as how to seek help in case of an incident; calls for campaigns to warn about potential harassers or aggressors of the active vigilance and effort to stop them , as well as of the legal and social consequences of such acts; calls for campaigns to raise awareness of and for measures to educate students about respectable social communication in the internet and social platforms , especially in the social media; calls on the member states to empower law enforcement agencies to effectively deal with digital crimes;


### 29. calls for further legally binding measures and for a directive to prevent and combat gender-based violence , including cyber violence and online hate speech against women; ### 29. calls for further legally binding measures and for a directive to prevent and combat gender-based violence , including cyber violence and online hate speech against women as well as to facilitate reporting channels and to support member states in the development of training tools for the police force , the justice system and the information and communication technology sector; highlights the issue of cyberbullying and cyber harassment (also known as online bullying) among teenagers;


### 30. expresses its concerns about the possibility of an increase in the digital gender gap in the developing countries in the current crisis; stresses the importance of digital proficiency as an instrument to obtain gender equality in development strategies; ### 30. expresses its concerns about the possibility of an increase in the digital gender gap in the developing countries and regions in the current crisis; stresses the importance of digital proficiency , digital accessibility and digital affordability as instruments to obtain gender equality in development strategies;


### 29. underlines that due to a higher life expectancy and higher likelihood of experiencing health problems , older women are often the majority of residents in long-term care facilities30 that became virus hotspots in many countries; calls on the member states to examine the provision of care for older persons in different settings; ### 29. underlines that due to a higher life expectancy and higher likelihood of experiencing health problems , older women are often the majority of residents in long-term care facilities30 that became virus hotspots in many countries; calls on the member states to examine the provision of care for older persons in different settings and include it as an integral part of a care deal for europe;


### 30. regrets that many of the women with disabilities who depend on others for everyday care or support were unable to access their usual support networks or maintain physical distancing; calls on the member states to ensure that these support networks are still accessible and adequately adapted to the circumstances; ### 30. regrets that many of the women with disabilities who depend on others for everyday care or support were unable to access their usual support networks or maintain physical distancing and had difficulties to access health and srhr services and information , essential goods and shelters for victims of gender-based violence; calls on the member states to ensure that these support networks as well as those services and goods are still accessible and adequately adapted to the circumstances and based on the principles of non-discrimination;


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


### 34. deplores instances of xenophobic and racial discrimination and urges the commission and the member states to adopt an intersectional approach in their responses; ### 34. deplores instances of xenophobic and racial discrimination which increased in light of the crisis , and urges the commission and the member states to take a zero-tolerance approach to the racist attacks and to adopt an intersectional approach in their responses;


### 35. emphasises that the global nature of the covid-19 pandemic requires a global response; highlights the vulnerable position of women and girls in many parts of the world in relation to covid-19 , such as access to healthcare , including srhr , vulnerability to violence , including fgm and child marriage , employment status , access to education and extreme poverty and hunger; underlines the importance of supporting women’s rights defenders and women’s rights organisations; ### 35. emphasises that the global nature of the covid-19 pandemic requires a global response; highlights the vulnerable position of women and girls in many parts of the world in relation to covid-19 , such as access to healthcare , including srhr , vulnerability to sexual and gender-based violence , including fgm and early and forced marriage , employment status , access to education and extreme poverty and hunger; demands strengthened support for women’s human rights defenders and women’s rights organisations , including srhr organisations; emphasises that all efforts must be made to ensure that a future vaccine will be available to all women and girls , particularly in remote rural areas , in refugee and displacement camps and on low incomes;


### 37. calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the needs arising from the crisis and its socio-economic consequences , and to allocate adequate budgetary resources to tackling these needs , as well as to the monitoring of this spending , following its commitments in the gender equality strategy; emphasises that preparatory action is the best way to build resilience in all areas for future crises; ### 37. calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the needs arising from the crisis and its socio-economic consequences and to ensure that the crisis does not exacerbate existing inequalities , and to allocate adequate budgetary resources and targeted measures to tackling these needs , as well as to the monitoring of this spending , following its commitments in the gender equality strategy; emphasises that preparatory action is the best way to build resilience in all areas for future crises;


### a. whereas the covid-19 crisis and its consequences have clear gender perspectives; ### a. whereas the covid-19 crisis and its consequences have clear gender and intersectional implications;


### b. whereas covid-19 affects different groups in society in different ways and to varying degrees; ### b. whereas covid-19 affects different groups in society in different ways and to varying degrees; whereas the covid-19 pandemic has a differentiated impact on women and girls , not only in the short-term but also in the medium and long-term , and may also exacerbate existing structural gender discrimination and other inequalities;


### d. whereas as a result of the cancellation or postponement of ‘non-essential’ health services , a delay arose in accessing critical care for urgent complaints; ### d. whereas as a result of the cancellation or postponement of health services not considered as essential by national authorities , a delay arose in accessing critical care for urgent needs , including sexual and reproductive healthcare services;


### e. whereas reports from member states during the confinement period revealed a worrying increase in domestic violence; ### e. whereas reports from member states during the confinement period revealed a worrying increase in gender-based violence; whereas , according to the who , in many european countries calls from women who suffer threats or violence from their partners have increased by 60%; whereas lockdown and isolation at home and in institutional settings have been an enabling environment for abusers’ coercive control of victims of intimate partner violence and sexual violence with less possibilities of seeking help without further endangering their lives;


### g. whereas in many essential sectors the work that women do is poorly paid; whereas horizontal and vertical labour market segregation in the eu is still significant , with women overrepresented in less profitable sectors; ### g. whereas in many essential sectors the work that women do is poorly paid; whereas horizontal and vertical labour market segregation in the eu is still significant , with women overrepresented in less profitable sectors; whereas ilo warns that certain groups such as people in less protected and low-paid jobs , particularly youth , older workers , women and migrants , will be disproportionately affected by the jobs crisis , which could increase inequality; whereas ilo also highlight that women also have less access to social protection and will bear a disproportionate burden in the care economy;


### h. whereas women are more likely to be in temporary , part-time and precarious employment than men (26.5 % compared to 15.1 % of men26 ) , and have therefore been significantly impacted by job losses and furloughing; ### h. whereas women are more likely to be in temporary , part-time and precarious employment than men (26.5 % compared to 15.1 % of men26 ) , and have therefore been significantly impacted by job losses and furloughing; whereas there is a significant risk to opportunities for young women and girls to have adequate employment opportunities over the coming decade due to the longer term impact of the crisis; whereas migrant women , especially those who are in an irregular administrative situation , are experiencing double discrimination due to low-paid and/or casual work , with greater risk of wage loss and unemployment , limited access to healthcare and protective items;


### i. whereas covid-19 has exposed a long-standing problem in care provision in the eu; ### i. whereas covid-19 has exposed a long-standing problem in care provision in the eu; whereas in recent years , public services such as access to universal and free health have been suppressed or reduced; whereas universal and free health is a fundamental right that allows access to health without discrimination based on race , age , ethnicity , economic level or other condition;


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


### k. whereas a disproportionate and extreme burden has been placed on single parents; ### k. whereas a disproportionate and extreme burden has been placed on single parents , 85% of which are women of whom almost half are at risk of social exclusion or poverty;


### l. whereas certain sectors of society such as older women , women with disabilities , roma women , lgbtqi+ women and refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to the virus or its consequences; ### l. whereas certain groups within society such as older women , women with disabilities , black women and women of colour , roma women , women belonging to ethnic minorities , lgbtqi+ people , women in prostitution , refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to the virus or its consequences;


### n. whereas budgets and the allocation of resources must take into account the different needs and circumstances of men and women; ### n. whereas immediate and long-term budgets and the allocation of resources must take into account the different needs and circumstances of men and women through gender budgeting; whereas member states must ensure that their responses to the crisis incorporate a multidisciplinary and gender-sensitive approach in order to ensure that all women and girls live free of discrimination and violence and have access to the basic sexual and reproductive health services they need;


### o. whereas women should also be taken into account and play an active role in the recovery phase; ### o. whereas women and feminist civil society organisations should also be taken into account , included into decision-making , and play an active role in the recovery phase;


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


### 2. underlines the need to apply the lessons from this crisis to future policy development and implementation and in preparing responses for all stages of future crises; calls on the commission to facilitate the creation of a standing network for sharing best practices between member states on how to tackle the gender-related aspects of covid-19; ### 2. underlines the need to apply the lessons from this crisis to future policy development and implementation and in preparing responses for all stages of future crises; calls on the commission to facilitate the creation of a standing network for sharing best practices between member states on how to tackle the gender-related aspects of covid-19; calls on the council to establish a dedicated configuration on gender equality and a formal working party in order to deliver common and concrete measures to address the challenges in the field of women’s rights and gender equality and ensure that gender equality issues are discussed at the highest political level;


### 2. underlines the need to apply the lessons from this crisis to future policy development and implementation and in preparing responses for all stages of future crises; calls on the commission to facilitate the creation of a standing network for sharing best practices between member states on how to tackle the gender-related aspects of covid-19; ### 2. underlines the need to apply the lessons learned from this crisis to future policy development and implementation and in preparing responses for all stages of future crises; calls on the commission to facilitate the creation of a standing network for sharing best practices between member states on how to tackle the gender-related aspects of covid-19;


### 4. calls on the member states and eige to regularly gather sex- and age-disaggregated data on covid-19 and the socio-economic impact of the virus; stresses that recovery measures must be informed by sex-disaggregated data; ### 4. calls on the member states and eige to regularly gather sex- , age- , race and ethnicity-disaggregated data on covid-19 and the socio-economic impact of the virus; stresses that recovery measures must be informed by sex-disaggregated data and be cross-referenced with other groups experiencing discrimination to ensure responses are comprehensive;


### 5. emphasises that women must be part of the decision-making process in enacting and lifting measures in crises , as well as in the design , adoption and implementation of recovery plans , so that their specific needs and circumstances are fully and appropriately taken into account; ### 5. emphasises that women and feminist civil society organisations must be part of the decision-making process in enacting and lifting measures in crises , as well as in the design , adoption and implementation of recovery plans and should be provided with the necessary and adequate financial resources , so that their specific needs and circumstances are fully and appropriately taken into account;


### 9. underlines the need for the member states to protect access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr); emphasises the importance of safeguarding the supply chain of products essential to srhr; ### 9. underlines the need for the member states to guarantee access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) services , information and commodities during the crisis and post-crisis period by recognising that these are essential , life-saving and often time sensitive services (i.e. contraception , including emergency contraception , safe abortion care , maternal healthcare , stis/hiv and reproductive cancers prevention , detection and treatment , hormone treatment for transgender persons , dignified childbirth , maternal and new-born healthcare , sexual and gender-based violence services) , following who guidelines and adopting a patient-centred , human rights-based approach; stresses the importance of communicating with service providers to clarify that these services remain acknowledged as essential and should be consistently provided;


### 10. urges the commission to factor in emergency circumstances such as covid-19 in its health-related policy responses , including the eu4health programme and the eu beating cancer plan; ### 10. urges the commission to factor in emergency circumstances such as covid-19 in its health-related policy responses , including the eu4health programme and the eu beating cancer plan; calls on the commission and the council to address the gender aspects of health , including srhr , as a stated objective of the gender equality strategy , in their covid-19 response including in the eu4health programme; calls on the eu to integrate srhr in this programme , as an integral part of health , a fundamental human right , and essential to peoples’ well-being and the advancement of gender equality;


### 11. calls on the member states to boost mental health support initiatives during and after this crisis , in view of the stress , anxiety and loneliness brought on by lockdown , as well as of economic concerns and domestic violence , taking into account the differential impact on women and men; ### 11. calls on the member states to boost mental health support initiatives during and after this crisis , in view of the stress , anxiety and loneliness brought on by lockdown , as well as of economic concerns and gender-based and domestic violence , taking into account the differential impact on women and men and to invest financial resources to ensure adequate services are equally available to all residents in a timely manner;


### 12. urges the member states to analyse the increase in domestic violence as a result of covid-19 and to take account of it in response plans , as well as for future emergencies , with particular attention to exemptions to confinement rules , the preservation of safe access to shelters or alternative accommodation with sufficient capacity , police and justice services , emergency courts for the issuing of appropriate restraining and/or protection orders , online services , as well as emergency funding to support services , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society organisations (csos); invites the member states to share national innovations in addressing domestic violence; ### 12. urges the member states to analyse the data and tendencies on prevalence and reporting on all forms of violence against women during the covid-19 confinement measures; to recognize that the public responses have been insufficient to address the reality of violence that women and girls face in europe and address these gaps , and to take account the need to continuously protect and prevent violence against women in emergency response plans , as well as for future emergencies , with particular attention to exemptions to confinement rules , the preservation of safe access to shelters or alternative accommodation with sufficient capacity , police and justice services , emergency courts for the issuing of appropriate restraining and/or protection orders , safe and flexible emergency warning systems , offering new assistance services by phone , email and text message for direct police outreach and other online services , as well as emergency funding to support services , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society organisations (csos) , including women's specialised services; invites the member states to share national innovations in addressing domestic violence and calls on the commission to promote those practices;


### 13. calls on the commission to promote awareness-raising , information and advocacy campaigns tackling domestic and gender-based violence , particularly in relation to newly created prevention measures and flexible emergency warning systems , in order to encourage reporting; ### 13. calls on the commission to promote awareness-raising , information and advocacy campaigns tackling domestic and gender-based violence , particularly in relation to newly created prevention measures and flexible emergency warning systems , in order to encourage reporting , in coordination and cooperation with women’s specialized organizations recognizing their expertise in the field;


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


### 16. calls on the member states to ensure the provision of effective , affordable and quality medical and psychological support for victims of gender-based violence , especially in times of crisis where such support should be deemed essential; ### 16. calls on the member states to ensure the provision of effective and quality public medical and psychological support for victims of gender-based violence , including sexual and reproductive health services , especially in times of crisis where such support must be deemed essential , and to declare “essential” all the services related to the protection and support of women victims and to the prevention of violence against women and further victimization;


### 17. calls for the commission , parliament and council to closely examine women’s needs and participation in the labour market , as well as horizontal and vertical labour market segregation , while designing programmes within the next multiannual financial framework (mff) as well as in the next generation eu recovery plan; ### 17. calls for the commission , parliament and council to take into account that covid-19 crisis disproportionately affects women in the socio-economic sphere and will result in even more profound inequalities and discrimination between men and women in the labour market and to closely examine women’s needs and participation in the labour market , as well as horizontal and vertical labour market segregation , while designing and implementing programmes within the eu budget 2021 , next multiannual financial framework (mff) as well as in the next generation eu recovery plan , ensuring all programs incorporate the gender perspective and the gender budgeting as well as ex-ante and ex-post gender impact assessments as indicated in the european's commission gender equality strategy 2020-2025;