### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023 , but regrets the lack of specific and measurable objectives; calls for it to be updated in order to include concrete and binding goals on the presence of women in management positions; recommends a target of 50 % of management positions being held by women , including as heads of delegation and heads of csdp missions and operations; regrets , in addition , the absence of other diversity targets and of overall diversity in the eu institutions , especially regarding race , ability and ethnic backgrounds; ### 10. welcomes the eeas gender and equal opportunities strategy 2018-2023 , but regrets the lack of specific and measurable objectives; calls for it to be updated in order to include concrete and binding goals on the presence of women in management positions; recommends a target of 50 % of management positions being held by women , including as heads of delegation and heads of csdp missions and operations; welcomes the progress that the european commission has made in this regard , reaching a 41% of women managers at all levels; regrets that the eeas is far from reaching that goal and calls the current hrvp to take the necessary steps to remedy this situation; regrets , in addition , the absence of other diversity targets and of overall diversity in the eu institutions , especially regarding race , ability and ethnic backgrounds;


### 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 with sufficient resources to perform their tasks and with job descriptions detailing their responsibilities on the operational and political portfolios; stresses that they should report directly to the head of eu delegation/head of section , have access to all relevant documents needed to perform their duties , that they are fully involved in the design , implementation and monitoring of concrete projects and that they have management responsibilities , where appropriate; calls for specific gender equality guidelines for all eu delegations; stresses the need to include a new eu budget line that would finance the position of gender advisers in military csdp missions;


### 12. stresses that achieving gender equality is not possible without a gender-responsive leadership; calls , in this context , for mandatory training on gender equality for all middle and senior managers of the eeas and heads/commanders of csdp missions and operations; ### 12. stresses that achieving gender equality is not possible without a gender-responsive leadership; calls , in this context , for mandatory training on gender equality for all middle and senior managers of the eeas and heads/commanders of csdp missions and operations; highlights that the mission letters and job descriptions for the new heads of eu delegations need to include specific references to gender equality; stresses that their evaluations need to include specific criteria on work undertaken to ensure gender mainstreaming;


### 14. calls on the vp/hr , the eeas and the member states to ensure full implementation of the eu guidelines on human rights defenders , and to adopt an annex aiming to recognise and develop additional strategies and tools to respond better and more effectively to prevent the specific situation , threats and risk factors faced by defenders of women’s human rights; ### 14. calls on the vp/hr , the eeas and the member states to ensure full implementation of the eu guidelines on human rights defenders , and to adopt an annex aiming to recognise and develop additional strategies and tools to respond better and more effectively to prevent the specific situation , threats and risk factors faced by defenders of women’s human rights; calls for the immediate introduction of a gender perspective and specific measures to support and whrd in all programmes and instruments aiming to protect human right defenders;


### — having regard to the oviedo convention , and articles 3 and 4 of the eu charter of fundamental rights (cfr) , ### deleted


### — having regard to the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2015 , ### — having regard to the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2018 ,


### a. whereas the right to life is paramount under article 2 of the cfr; ### a. whereas the right to the integrity of the person is paramount under article 3 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union;


### b. whereas member states must adhere to all rule of law standards for justice , truth and democracy to flourish in all societies; ### b. whereas the eu continued to provide support to non-eu countries , civil society , social actors for the implementation of democracy , rules of law and human rights principles;


### c. whereas surrogacy is condemned in the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2015; ### deleted


### 1. expresses concern at the global population outlook , with under-population forecast to bring economic crises , instability and social upheaval; urges member states to address this danger with demography-friendly policies encouraging gender complementarity and a positive image of the family; ### deleted


### 2. notes that feminicide , where born and unborn baby girls are discarded , robs the world of their contribution , and creates imbalances between the sexes , which can lead to violence against women , rape and forced prostitution; ### 2. notes that feminicide robs women of their lives and robs the world of their contribution;


### 3. calls on global actors and member states to end the plight of women and girls throughout the world subjected to human trafficking and sexual abuse; supports efforts to rescue and rehabilitate victims , and to prosecute and reform offenders; ### 3. calls on global actors and member states to end the plight of women and girls throughout the world subjected to human trafficking and sexual exploitation; supports efforts to rescue and rehabilitate victims , and to prosecute and reform offenders;


### 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. stresses the need to respect women and girls’ reproductive capacity , and hence to condemn surrogacy; ### 5. stresses the need to respect women and girls’ reproductive capacity and bodily integrity;


### 6. calls on the commission to address the phenomenon of young women in particular from christian minorities being forced to marry older men from outside their religion in certain parts of the world. ### 6. calls on the commission to address the phenomenon of young women being forced to marry. calls on global actors to ensure children have continued access to education , with due attention to vulnerable children or at risk/in poverty , girls who face a greater risk of early and forced marriage;


### 6. calls on the commission to address the phenomenon of young women in particular from christian minorities being forced to marry older men from outside their religion in certain parts of the world. ### 6. calls on the commission to address the phenomenon of young women being subjected to forced marriage;


### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often develop domestically at national or regional level , involve many parties , including terror organisations and non-state agents , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , getting more women involved in peace work , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace; ### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often develop domestically at national or regional level , involve many parties , including terror organisations and non-state agents , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace; emphasises the need for an increased role of women in conflict prevention and resolution , in peacekeeping , humanitarian aid and post-conflict reconstruction operations and in the promotion of human rights and democratic reforms;


### 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 perpetrators; stresses the need to ensure that all necessary safe medical and psychological assistance and services are provided to female war rape victims , including safe abortion , as foreseen under ihl; 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. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism or eu magnitsky act as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective and swift implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation;


### 36. condemns the killings , arbitrary detention , torture , persecution , harassment , remote digital surveillance of and smear campaigns against hrds; notes with great concern the high number of land and environmental hrds that were murdered or violently attacked in 2019 for standing up to protect natural resources and the rights of individuals to live in a safe and healthy environment; ### 36. condemns the killings , arbitrary detention , torture , persecution , harassment , remote digital surveillance of and smear campaigns against hrds; notes with great concern the high number of land and environmental hrds that were murdered or violently attacked in 2019 for standing up to protect natural resources and the rights of individuals to live in a safe and healthy environment; calls for the end of all attacks , the release of all those arbitrarily detained and to make those responsible accountable;


### 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;


### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights; ### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights; deplores the fact that some countries have , enforce or seek to introduce penal laws providing for the punishment of blasphemy , conversion or apostasy; stresses that the freedom of religion and belief includes the rights not to believe , to espouse theistic , non-theistic , agnostic or atheistic views and the right to apostasy;


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


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


### 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. 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; recommends a transparency requirement to be part of the due diligence instrument to facilitate victims’ ability to access grievance redress; calls for effective mechanisms to protect those advancing grievances from retaliation , including legislation to deter so-called ‘slapp’ (strategic litigation against public participation) suits;


### 12. deplores the fact that while the un marked its seventy-fifth anniversary in 2020 , a number of governments inspired by inward-looking attitudes have taken action to counter international cooperation efforts in favour of peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights based on the purposes and principles of the undhr , international law , the un charter and the helsinki final act; criticises the lack of joint international leadership from democratic countries to respond consistently to serious violations of international human rights law and to join forces to advance human rights , democracy and worldwide rules-based systems; ### 12. deplores the fact that while the un marked its seventy-fifth anniversary in 2020 , a number of governments inspired by inward-looking attitudes have taken action to counter multilateralism and international cooperation efforts in favour of peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights based on the purposes and principles of the undhr , international law , the un charter and the helsinki final act; criticises the lack of joint international leadership from democratic countries to respond consistently to serious violations of international human rights law and to join forces to advance human rights , democracy and worldwide rules-based systems and urges the eu and member states to fill this leadership void; stresses that human rights are universal and indivisible and condemns any attempt to relativise them;


### 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 , including femicide , and discrimination in every region of the world , which often arises from cultural habits or long-established discriminatory legal systems; expresses concern over the widespread ongoing attacks on women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights; 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 and war;


### 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;


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


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


### 19. welcomes the commitment by the council to promote responses to the effects of the coivd-19 pandemic by developing a global system of cooperation and dialogue and advancing rules- and rights-based multilateralism; stresses its view that international human rights law and the promise of achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030 should remain the cornerstones of all responses to the pandemic; recommends that the eu continue its efforts by engaging with countries and stakeholders which may or may not share the same values as the eu , in order to preserve or develop international standards in the field of human rights; ### 19. welcomes the commitment by the council to promote responses to the effects of the coivd-19 pandemic by developing a global system of cooperation and dialogue and advancing rules- and rights-based multilateralism; urges the eu and member states to develop an explicit strategy to counter increasing state withdrawal and pushback against the international human rights framework , in line with stated commitments to multilateralism in the action plan on human rights and democracy; stresses its view that international human rights law and the promise of achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030 should remain the cornerstones of all responses to the pandemic; recommends that the eu continue its efforts by engaging with countries and stakeholders which may or may not share the same values as the eu , in order to preserve or develop international standards in the field of human rights;


### 23. reiterates its call for human rights clauses to be systematically included in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries and for them to be duly enforced and monitored , including through measurable benchmarks , with the involvement of parliament and civil society; stresses that these clauses should provide for mechanisms to ensure their effective enforcement and for procedures setting out clear and credible consequences that follow from breaches of agreement , including suspension or , as a last resort , the withdrawal of the eu from the agreement; recommends that independent monitoring mechanisms on human rights be set up in relation to trade and foreign investment agreements , as well as an independent complaints mechanism , to provide affected citizens and local stakeholders with effective recourse to remedy; ### 23. reiterates its call for human rights clauses to be systematically included in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries and for them to be duly enforced and monitored , including through measurable benchmarks and regular impact assessments , with the involvement of parliament and civil society; stresses that these clauses should provide for mechanisms to ensure their effective enforcement and for procedures setting out clear and credible consequences that follow from breaches of agreement , including suspension or , as a last resort , the withdrawal of the eu from the agreement; calls for better coordination and communication between specialised actors responsible for relevant policy areas like trade and human rights , to more efficiently integrate human rights aspects of trade and investment policy; recommends that independent monitoring mechanisms on human rights be set up in relation to trade and foreign investment agreements , as well as an independent complaints mechanism , to provide affected citizens and local stakeholders with effective recourse to remedy;


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


### 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; expresses concern that authoritarian practices such as the stigmatising of civil society actors as ‘foreign agents’ are being copied and spread globally; calls for the eu and its member states to continue supporting the building up of democratic institutions and transparent and credible electoral processes , while going beyond this by providing further support to actions that encourage and unleash democratic debate , combat inequalities , empower civil society organisations , fight corruption and strengthen judiciaries;


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


### — having regard to cedaw general recommendations no. 21 (1994) , no. 24 (1999) , no. 28 (2010) , no. 33 (2015) and no. 35 (2017) , ### — having regard to to the convention on the elimination of all forms od discrimination against women (cedaw) and its general recommendations no. 21 (1994) , no. 24 (1999) , no. 28 (2010) , no. 33 (2015) and no. 35 (2017) ,


### — having regard to cedaw general recommendations no. 21 (1994) , no. 24 (1999) , no. 28 (2010) , no. 33 (2015) and no. 35 (2017) , ### — having regard to the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (cedaw) and its general recommendations no. 21 (1994) , no. 24 (1999) , no. 28 (2010) , no. 33 (2015) and no. 35 (2017) ,


### a. whereas sexual and reproductive health (srh) is a state of physical , emotional , mental and social well-being in relation to all aspects of sexuality and reproduction , not merely the absence of dysfunction , infirmity or mortality , and whereas all individuals have a right to make decisions governing their bodies8 ; ### a. whereas sexual and reproductive health (srh) is a state of physical , emotional , mental and social well-being in relation to all aspects of sexuality and reproduction , not merely the absence of dysfunction , infirmity or mortality , and whereas all individuals have a right to make decisions governing their bodies8 , free from discrimination , coercion and violence , and to access srh services that support that right and give a positive approach to sexuality and reproduction , as sexuality is an integral part of human existence;


### 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 , privacy and personal autonomy respected; have their sexual orientation and gender identity fully respected; decide whether , with whom and when to be sexually active; have safe sexual experiences , decide whether , when and who to marry and when , whether and by what means to have a child or children and how many children; have access over their lifetime to the information , resources , services and support necessary to achieve all of the above free from discrimination , coercion , exploitation and violence;


### 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 ;


### e. whereas although the eu has some of the highest shrh standards in the world , there are still challenges , a lack of access , gaps and inequalities; ### e. whereas although the eu has some of the highest srhr standards in the world and some member states have implemented policies and programmes that uphold srr , there are still challenges , a lack of access and affordability , gaps , disparities and inequalities in the realisation of srhr , both across the eu and within member states , based on age , sex , gender , race , ethnicity , class , religious affiliation or belief , marital status , socio-economic status , disability , hiv (or sexually transmitted infections , stis) status , national or social origin , legal or migration status , language , sexual orientation or gender identity;


### 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;


### g. whereas the unavailability of scientifically accurate information violates the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their own srhr; ### g. whereas the unavailability of scientifically accurate and evidence-based information and education violates the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their own srhr; and undermines healthy approaches to sexuality , family planning and gender equality;


### i. whereas comprehensive sexuality education facilitates informed reproductive choices; ### i. whereas comprehensive sexuality education facilitates responsible sexual behaviour , including reduced risk-taking , and increased use of condoms and other forms of contraception ; whereas according to the unesco international technical guidance on sexuality education , curriculum-based programmes on comprehensive sexuality education (cse) enables children and young people to develop accurate knowledge , attitudes and skills , including respect for human rights , gender equality , consent and diversity that contribute to safe , healthy , and respectful relations; whereas such education empowers children and young people as it provides with evidence and age-appropriate information on sexuality , addressing sexual and reproductive health issues , including , but not limited to: sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology; consent , puberty and menstruation; reproduction , modern contraception , pregnancy and childbirth; stis , including hiv and aids; andharmful practices such as child early and forced marriage (cefm) and femalegenital mutilation (fgm); whereas still most adolescents do not have access to cse ; whereas age-appropriate cse , in this regard , is key to building children’s and young peoples’ skills to form healthy , equal , nurturing and safe relationships , notably by addressing gender norms , gender equality , power dynamics in relationships , consent , respect for one own’s and others’ boundaries;


### 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 access to evidence-based , quality and affordable maternity care isa human right and must be ensured without any discrimination in all healthcare settings;


### 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;


### m. whereas srhr issues are often instrumentalised by opponents of reproductive rights who appeal to national interests in order to achieve demographic objectives , thus contributing to the erosion of democracy and personal freedoms; ### m. whereas opponents of sexual and reproductive rights often instrumentalise issues such as the national interest or demographic change in order to undermine srhr , thus contributing to the erosion of personal freedoms and democracy; whereas all policies addressing the demographic change must be rights-based , people-centered , tailor-made and evidence-based , and must uphold sexual and reproductive rights;


### n. whereas progress has been made in the areas of women’s rights and srhr , but opponents of reproductive rights have nonetheless had an influence on national law and policy , seeking to undermine srhr , as noted by parliament in its resolution on experiencing backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the eu and by the european institute for gender equality in its report of 22 november 2019 on beijing +25 – the 5th review of the implementation of the beijing platform for action in the eu member states; ### n. whereas opponents of sexual and reproductive rights and women’s autonomy have had a significant influence on national law and policy with retrogressive initiatives taken in several member states , seeking to undermine srhr , as noted by the parliament in its resolutions on experiencing backlash in women’s rights andgender equality in the eu and abortion rights in poland , and by the european institute for gender equality in its report of 22 november 2019 on beijing +25 – the 5th review of the implementation of the beijing platform for action in the eu member states; whereas these initiatives and backsliding obstruct the realisation of people’s rights , countries’ development and undermines european values , fundamental rights;


### 2. calls for the elimination of harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (fgm) and early and forced child marriage; is extremely concerned that more than 200 million girls and women worldwide have been forced to undergo fgm; calls for full access to physical and psychological care by interculturally sensitive and trained personnel; ### 2. calls for the elimination of harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (fgm) and early and forced child marriage; is extremely concerned that more than 200 million girls and women worldwide have been forced to undergo fgm; calls for full access to physical and psychological care by interculturally sensitive and trained personnel; calls on the commission to examine the synergies between the internal and external eu programmes to ensure a coherent long-term approach to stop fgm both within and outside the eu , given that the issue is inherently linked to other parts of the world;


### 3. calls upon the member states to address the challenges in accessing or exercising srhr and ensure that no person is left behind by being unable to exercise their right to health; ### 3. calls upon the member states to address the persisting challenges in accessing or exercising srhr in europe and globally and to ensure that all persons have access to high-quality srh services irrespective of their socio-economic circumstances , so that no one is left behind by being unable to exercise their right to health; stresses that equal access to srhr must be ensured for all persons , regardless of age , gender , race , ethnicity , class , caste , marital status , socio-economic status , disability , hiv (or sti) status , national origin , legal or migration status , language , sexual orientation or gender identity;


### 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 childbirth in particular contraception , prevention of hiv and stis; 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; calls on cse programmes to also focus on interpersonal relationships , sexual orientation , gender equality , consent and the prevention of gender-based violence;


### 5. reaffirms the council of europe’s commissioner for human rights call on its member states11 to guarantee sufficient budgetary provision for srhr and ensure the availability of adequate human resources; ### 5. reaffirms the council of europe’s commissioner for human rights call on its member states11 to guarantee sufficient budgetary provision for srhr and ensure the availability of adequate human resources across all levels of the health system , in both urban and rural areas; identify and address legal , policy and financial barriers that impede access to good quality srh care and integrate srhr services into existing public health insurance , subsidisation or reimbursement schemes in order to achieve universal health coverage;


### 6. calls upon the member states to establish effective strategies and monitoring programmes that guarantee access to a full range of srhr services; ### 6. 6. calls upon the member states to establish effective strategies and monitoring programmes that guarantee enjoyment and universal access to a full range of high-quality srhr services; regardless of financial , practical and social barriers , and free from discrimination , with special consideration for marginalised groups of women including but not limited to women from ethnic , racial and religious minorities in europe , migrant women , women from rural areas , women with disabilities , women without health insurance , lgbti persons , victims of sexual and gender-based violence etc.;


### 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. 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; underlines the importance of strengthening the promotion of the right of every individual to have full control over , and decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality and sexual and reproductive health;


### 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; reiterates its call for at least 85% of oda funded programmes , in the ndici , to have gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment as a significant objective , as defined by the oecd-dac;


### 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 during conflicts and disasters; calls on the commission and member states to reinforce its gender equality perspective in its humanitarian actions; recalls with concern that most unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health services are among adolescents , unmarried people , lgbtiq people , persons with disabilities , minority ethnic groups , and the rural and urban poor;


### 9. calls upon the member states to combat the spread of discriminatory and unsafe misinformation on srhr; ### 9. calls upon the member states to reject and combat the spread of discriminatory and unsafe misinformation on srhr , as it endangers all persons , especially women , lgbti persons and young people; recalls that the imparting of information should reflect the diversity of sexual orientations , gender identities , expressions and sex characteristics , so as to counter misinformation based on stereotypes or biases; calls on member states to develop age-appropriate sexual education curricula inclusive of the former;


### 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 always be a voluntary decision based on a person’s request , given of their own free will , in accordance with medical standards and availability , accessibility , affordability and safety based on who guidelines and calls upon the member states to ensure universal access to safe and legal abortion and the respect of the right to freedom , privacy and highest attainable healthcare;


### 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;


### maternity care for all ### maternity , pregnancy and birth-related care for all


### 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 as a vital part of achieving the right to health , safety and gender equality , to monitor and promote the full implementation of sdg 3 including target 3.7 in the eu , using the un global indicator framework; in partnership with member states , to collect systematic , comparable , disaggregated data and conduct studies to better measure gender inequalities in health and unmet needs in access to srh services in the eu with an intersectional perspective; to promote health information and education including on srh; to support and harmonise national health systems and policies in order to reduce health inequalities within and between member states; to include srhr interventions in the eu4health programme , to support actions of member states and srhr civil society organisations in achieving full access to srhr services through this programme;


### 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 on the commissioner for equality to strongly condemn the backlash against women's rights and to develop concrete measures to counter it; welcomes the recent eu gender equality &;amp; lgbtiq strategies and calls for their effective implementation;


### 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;


### 21. calls upon the commissioner for international partnerships to uphold the european consensus on development and the sdgs , in particular targets 3.7 and 5.6 , to ensure that srhr remain a development priority in all eu external activities; ### 21. calls upon the commissioner for international partnerships to uphold the european consensus on development and the sdgs , in particular targets 3.7 ,5.6 and 16 , to ensure that srhr remain a development priority in all eu external activities and relations , welcomes the strong language on srhr in the new gender action plan iii , emphasises the need to prioritize the removal of all barriers in the access to srhr services; calls upon the commissioner for international partnerships to strongly condemn the ‘global gag’ rule;


### 22. calls upon the commission to strengthen its actions to counter the backlash against women’s rights; ### 22. calls upon the commission to strongly condemn the backsliding in women’s rights and strengthen its actions to counter it; calls on the commission and member states to step up their support for women’s rights and srhr organisations in the eu , which are key actors for gender-equal societies , and crucial providers of srh services and information; and notably their financial support through the citizens , equality , rights and values programme , the funding of which should be significantly increased as asked by the european parliament;


### 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;


### b. whereas gender stereotypes constitute a serious obstacle to equality between women and men , further widen the gender gap in the digital sector and prevent women’s full participation as users , innovators and creators; ### b. whereas gender stereotypes constitute a serious obstacle to gender equality , further widen the gender gap in the digital sector and prevent women’s full participation as users , innovators and creators;


### c. whereas the gender equality index for 2019 reveals persistent inequalities between men and women in the digital sector; ### c. whereas the gender equality index for 2019 reveals persistent gender inequalities in the digital sector;


### 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 are more likely to 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;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s commitments to boosting the participation of women in the information society included in the gender equality strategy 2020-2025; calls on the commission to continue to address the serious gender gap within the ict sector in the digital agenda , the european digital strategy and all other digitalisation policies; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s commitments to boosting the participation of women in the information society included in the gender equality strategy 2020-2025; calls on the commission to continue to address the serious gender gap within the ict sector in the digital agenda , the european digital strategy and all other digitalisation policies with concrete measures aimed at specifically increasing the participation of women and girls in the sector;


### 2. calls on the commission to take the digital gender gap into due account while negotiating programmes within the next multiannual financial framework (mff) and funds and loans under the recovery plan , and to increase awareness of these mechanisms amongst women; ### 2. calls on the commission to take the digital gender gap into due account while negotiating programmes within the next multiannual financial framework (mff) and funds and loans under the recovery plan , apply gender budgeting to all funds and programmes with measurable indicators and in consultation with civil society organisations , in particular women’s rights and women’s organisations , and to increase awareness of these mechanisms;


### 6. calls on the commission to thoroughly address the issue of the low numbers of women participating in ict studies and careers , also in the updated digital education action plan; calls on educational entities to encourage girls to take up mathematics , coding , ict classes and science subjects in schools; ### 6. calls on the commission to thoroughly address the issue of the low numbers of women participating in ict studies and careers , also in the updated digital education action plan , including the issue of accessibility of costly digital equipment with further detrimental factors for girls and women from lower income families; calls on educational entities to encourage girls to take up mathematics , coding , ict classes and science subjects in schools;


### 7. underlines the importance of female self-efficacy in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ict becoming an integral part of female identity in pre-school and primary school , abandoning harmful gender role stereotypes for girls and boys; ### 7. underlines the importance of women and girls being co-authors of their own future in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ict becoming an integral part of education in pre-school and primary school , abandoning harmful gender role stereotypes for girls and boys;


### 12. urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively; invites the member states to observe trends in the digital sector in order to adapt their work-life balance measures , if necessary; ### 12. urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively to ensure that both parents can benefit from paid paternity , parental and carer leave in this sector; calls on the member states to monitor trends in the digital sector in order to adapt their work-life balance measures that follow the equal-earners-equal-carers principle;


### 13. stresses that the gender pay gap has an irreversibly negative impact on the pension gap for women in the digital sector; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present binding measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 in order to effectively address the gender pay and pension gaps; ### 13. stresses that the gender pay gap has an irreversibly negative impact on the pension gap for women in the digital sector as well as eligibility for social security benefits such as statutory paid leave; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present binding measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 in order to effectively address the gender pay , pension gaps and old-age poverty;


### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop-out rate of women from digital careers and to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives in the digital sector; ### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop-out rate of women from digital careers and to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives in the digital sector , irrespective of their legal migration status;


### 16. calls on the commission and the member states to increase financing opportunities for female entrepreneurs and to improve access to existing funds so that they have equal opportunities to compete in the digital single market; ### 16. calls on the commission and the member states to increase financing opportunities for female entrepreneurs and female-led digital start-ups to improve accessibility to existing funds so that they have equal opportunities to compete in the digital single market;


### 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 , urges the member states to unblock the directive on equal representation of women on executive boards; urgently reminds the commission of its responsibility to take any action that could help break the deadlock in the council as regards eu legislation addressing transparency and greater balance in recruitment for decision-making positions;


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


### 20. calls on the audiovisual and media industries to portray women in stem and ict-related professions; ### 20. calls on the audiovisual and media industries to increasingly portray women and girls , in particular women and girls facing intersectional discrimination , in stem and ict-related professions;


### 23. calls on the commission and the member states to engage constructively with and support digital civil society organisations and to encourage such organisations to get involved in internet governance; ### 23. calls on the commission and the member states to engage constructively with and support digital civil society organisations , in partnership with civil society organisations , and to encourage such organisations to get involved in internet governance;


### 26. calls on the commission and the member states , as well as businesses , to collect sex and age-disaggregated data on the use of ict; ### 26. calls on the commission and the member states , as well as businesses , to collect gender and age-disaggregated data on the use of ict as well as initiatives to further understand and address the root causes of the digital gender gap;


### cybersecurity ### cybersecurity and online gender-based violence


### 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 based on misogyny , racism and lgbti-phobia; calls on the member states to empower law enforcement agencies to effectively deal with digital crimes , calls for campaigns and funds to protect women online , calls for campaigns to combat gender-based violence and gender stereotypes to educate men in how to act towards women online;


### 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 , calls on the commission to develop harmonised legal definitions of cyber violence taking into account an intersectional perspective , calls on the commission to engage civil society in the development of a new code of conduct for online platforms on combatting online gender-based violence;


### 28. stresses that intersecting disadvantages create additional barriers for specific groups of women , therefore the safety and protection of all persons must be secured by taking due account of an intersectional approach; ### 28. stresses that intersecting disadvantages create additional barriers and negative socio-economic impacts for specific groups of women , therefore the safety , protection and socioeconomic well-being of all persons must be secured by taking due account of an intersectional approach in the crisis and post-crises measures;


### 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 due to a lack of sufficient resources to guarantee their safety and protection; calls on the member states to examine the provision of care for older persons in different settings , and to ensure older women’s wellbeing , including access to care and healthcare services and economic independence;


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


### 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 women with romani background , who face entrenched discrimination and ongoing violations of their rights and experience increased protection risks due to a lack of adequate measures to guarantee their 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 and urges the commission and the member states to adopt an intersectional approach in their responses that addresses the needs of marginalised population groups , including racial and ethnic minorities;


### 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 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;


### 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 on women , to ensure that the crisis does not exacerbate existing inequalities , and that at least half of the resources are spent on women’s jobs and the advancement of women’s rights , as well as to ensure the participation of gender equality bodies in partnership agreements , the implementation of gender impact assessments as a requirement to access eu funds and the monitoring of this spending through the collection of gender-disaggregated data and gender equality indicators , 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 perspectives and has highlighted existing inequalities and shortcomings with regard to gender equality and women’s human rights;


### 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 , having a disproportionate impact on women and girls , in particular women and girls from marginalised groups ;


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


### 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 services designated as ‘non-essential’ health services , a delay and barriers arose in accessing critical care , including for sexual and reproductive health services; whereas pre-existing legal , policy and other barriers in access to such care were gravely aggravated by the public health crisis;


### 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 confinement measures increased the control of perpetrators over the victims; whereas once the lockdown is over there is a risk that perpetrators will increase violence in order to compensate the control that was facilitated by the confinement;


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


### 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 , care centres 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 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; whereas 85% of single parents are women1a;


### l. whereas certain sectors of society such as older women , women with disabilities , roma women , lgbtqi+ women and refugees and migrants are particularly vulnerable to the virus or its consequences; ### l. whereas certain sectors of society such as racialized women , women belonging to ethnic minorities , older women , women with disabilities , roma women , lbtqi+ women and refugees and migrants are put in a particularly vulnerable situation towards the virus or its health and socio-economic consequences;


### o. whereas women should also be taken into account and play an active role in the recovery phase; ### o. whereas women should be part of decision-making and play an active role in the recovery phase in order to take women’s needs into account;


### 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 from this crisis to future policy development and implementation and in preparing responses for all stages of future crises by supporting a transition towards a resilient care economy which values care work and is based on high quality public services; 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;


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


### 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 gender- and age-disaggregated data on covid-19 and data on the socio-economic impact of the virus and the impact on women who suffer multiple discrimination , such as racialized and migrant women; stresses that recovery measures must be informed by gender-disaggregated data;


### 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 must be part of the decision-making process as decision-makers and experts to be consulted 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; commits , therefore , to ensure gender balanced panels in parliament’s hearings and workshops;


### 6. calls on the commission to monitor and respond to disinformation or regressive initiatives in the member states related to women’s rights and gender equality during the covid-19 crisis and post-crisis period as matters of democracy and fundamental rights; ### 6. calls on the commission to monitor and respond to disinformation , negative public discourses , insufficient prioritization , restricted or denied access to relevant services , or regressive initiatives in the member states related to women’s rights and gender equality during the covid-19 crisis and post-crisis period as matters of democracy and fundamental rights;


### 7. expresses its concern at the high mortality rate of men from covid-19; urges the world health organization (who) and relevant eu agencies to examine this; calls on the commission to continue to monitor the situation with a view to understanding the long-term health impacts of the virus on women and men; emphasises that clinical research into the virus must involve gender-balanced representation to assess how the virus and any potential vaccine or treatment may affect women and men differently; ### 7. expresses its concern at the high mortality rate from covid-19; notes the higher mortality rate among men and urges the world health organization (who) and relevant eu agencies to examine the different health impacts on men and women; calls on the commission to continue to monitor the situation with a view to understanding the long-term health impacts of the virus on women and men; emphasises that clinical research into the virus must involve gender-balanced representation to assess how the virus and any potential vaccine or treatment may affect women and men differently;


### 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. regrets that access to srhr services was neglected , restricted or even attacked in some member states during the crisis; underlines the need for the member states to guarantee access without discrimination to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) services , information and commodities during the crisis and post-crisis period , including access to safe and legal abortion , contraception with out-of-date prescriptions. hormone therapy and gender affirming surgeries; calls on the commission to facilitate the exchange of good practices among member states , while involving civil society organisations; emphasises the importance of safeguarding the supply chain of products essential to srhr;


### 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 violence , taking into account the differential impact on women and men;


### 12. urges the member states to analyse the increase in domestic violence as a result of covid-19 and to take account of it in response plans , as well as for future emergencies , with particular attention to exemptions to confinement rules , the preservation of safe access to shelters or alternative accommodation with sufficient capacity , police and justice services , emergency courts for the issuing of appropriate restraining and/or protection orders , online services , as well as emergency funding to support services , non-governmental organisations (ngos) and civil society organisations (csos); invites the member states to share national innovations in addressing domestic violence; ### 12. urges the member states to analyse the increase in gender-based violence as a result of the covid-19 lockdown -during confinement and the period right afterwards- and the consequences for the children of the victims , 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 , 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); invites the member states to share national innovations in addressing gender-based violence; calls on the commission to promote these best 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 gender-based violence , including in cases of sexual exploitation and particularly in relation to newly created prevention measures and flexible emergency warning systems , in order to encourage reporting and guaranteeing support to the victims;


### 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 council to add violence against women to the list of criminal offences in the eu , and calls on the commission 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 increased funds to meet the daphne specific objective and other related programmes taking into account current needs;


### 16. calls on the member states to ensure the provision of effective , affordable and quality medical and psychological support for victims of gender-based violence , especially in times of crisis where such support should be deemed essential; ### 16. calls on the member states to ensure the provision of effective , affordable and quality medical and psychological support for victims of gender-based violence , especially in times of crisis where such support should be deemed essential and asks the commission to include a gender perspective in the upcoming implementation report of the victims’ rights directive with a view to strengthening the rights of victims of gender-based violence in the new victims’ rights strategy;


### 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 implement gender budgeting and 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 , the next multiannual financial framework (mff) as well as in the next generation eu recovery plan;


### 18. emphasises that there is a need to re-examine the nature and location of work after the crisis; emphasises that working from home is not a substitute for childcare; points out that flexible work as agreed with employers allows women and men to work from home or from local working co-working spaces , making it easier to balance care responsibilities and to spend more quality time with their families; ### 18. emphasises that there is a need to re-examine the nature and location of work after the crisis; emphasises that working from home is not a substitute for childcare; points out that flexible work as agreed with employers allows women and men to work from home or from local working co-working spaces , and has the potential to lead to a greater work-life balance;


### 19. calls on the commission to collect data on the provision of different types of care to feed into a study examining the care gap , with a view to a european carers strategy; notes that the strategy must respect the competences of member states , but would aim to improve cooperation and coordination , with benefits for informal and formal carers and the people they care for; stresses that cooperation at european level , together with the efficient use of eu funds , can contribute to the development of quality , accessible and affordable care services; ### 19. calls on the commission to collect data on the provision of different types of care to feed into a study examining the care gap , with a view to propose a care deal for europe aimed at supporting a transition towards a care economy; notes that the care deal must build synergies with the competences of member states and regions , should aim to improve cooperation and coordination , and ensure relevant investment and legislation at eu level with benefits for informal and formal carers and the people they care for; stresses that action at european level can contribute to the development of quality , accessible and affordable public care services based on co-responsibility between men and women;


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


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


### 3. calls for a specific budget line under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument for actions to limit and manage the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations in developing countries; ### 3. recalls its positions to devote 45% of the budget under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument to climate and environmental protection objectives and to increase the allocation to the thematic programmes , with the aim to scale up actions to limit and manage the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations in developing countries; in particular , stresses that the ndici should support initiatives which build resilience and adaptation , disaster risk reduction and preparedness , while prioritising nature-based solutions , and improves coherence between climate and migration programmes; calls for the inclusion of earmarked funding to support civil society organisations and local actors to strengthen their resilience and climate change adaptation mechanisms;


### 4. considers that the strategy must include reducing poverty and inequality in general as a means to reduce risks and harm caused by climate change; ### 4. considers that the strategy must include reducing poverty and inequality and strengthening human rights in general as a means to reduce risks and harm caused by climate change;


### — having regard to the un framework convention on climate change (unfccc) , the paris agreement of 2015 , the warsaw international mechanism for loss and damage (wim) of 2013 and the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction of 2015 , ### — having regard to the un framework convention on climate change (unfccc) , the paris agreement of 2015 , the copenhagen accord of 2009 , the warsaw international mechanism for loss and damage (wim) of 2013 and the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction of 2015 ,


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


### - the pursuit of rapid , radical curbing and reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions , including through own emission cuts , ### - the pursuit of rapid , radical curbing and reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions , including through own emission cuts , of at least 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels;


### - the reduction of general vulnerability through poverty and inequality reduction , as well as addressing specific vulnerabilities to impacts of climate change resulting , for example , from the locations of dwellings and the bases of livelihoods , ### - the reduction of general vulnerability through poverty and inequality reduction , as well as addressing specific vulnerabilities to impacts of climate change resulting , for example , from the locations of dwellings and the bases of livelihoods , tenure insecurity and forced displacement ,