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


### 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; believes that in order to ensure that no one is left behind the srhr thematic policy area of gapiii should ensure that no woman or girl is discriminated because of her belonging to a particular social class , ethnicity , religion , race or disability group; notes that regional and local administrations , in their role of administrations closest to citizens and civil society , can play a key role to ensure that no one is left behind when implementing the srhr thematic policy of gap iii;


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


### 7. calls on the eu to secure adequate and well-targeted funding for srhr in its development cooperation policy; ### 7. calls on the eu to secure adequate and well-targeted funding for srhr in its development cooperation policy; stresses that it is essential to ensure that development cooperation policy involves civil society organisations which are directly implicated in the defence of srhr in developing countries;


### 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. believes that the eu needs to promote that all partner countries integrate srhr services into national public health strategies and programmes; emphasises that srhr services should be gender-responsive , rights-based , youth-friendly and available to all , regardless of age or marital status or economic resources , 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; ### 8. emphasises that the medical provision of srhr should be gender-responsive , rights-based , youth-friendly and available to all , regardless of age or marital status , including during conflicts and disasters;


### 9. reiterates its call on both parties of the new agreement between the eu and the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of srhr free from discrimination , coercion and violence and to the full implementation of the international conference on population and development’s programme of action; ### 9. reiterates its call on both parties of the new agreement between the eu and the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of srhr free from discrimination , coercion and violence and to the full implementation of the international conference on population and development’s programme of action; calls on the commission to take into account srhr when negotiating and enforcing human rights clauses in trade agreements;


### 10. recalls that asylum seekers and refugees are too often victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution; insists that access to srhr for these populations is critical for their survival. ### 10. recalls that in times of conflict there is a worrying amount of sexual exploitation of women and children and human trafficking and that targeted protection for women and children is therefore a priority.


### 10. recalls that asylum seekers and refugees are too often victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution; insists that access to srhr for these populations is critical for their survival. ### 10. recalls that asylum seekers and refugees are too often victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution; points out that asylum seekers and refugees have more problems to access maternal care , contraceptive methods , safe abortion or services to prevent sexually transmitted diseases; insists that effective access to srhr for these populations is critical for their survival;


### 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;


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


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


### f. whereas poverty and inequality should be understood in a wide sense that includes deprivation of access to vital resources of all kinds , as well as discrimination , which reduces possible life choices and adaptation capabilities; whereas women , children , elderly people , persons with disabilities and indigenous people are often subject to discrimination; ### f. whereas poverty and inequality should be understood in a wide sense that includes deprivation of access to vital resources of all kinds , as well as discrimination , which reduces possible life choices and adaptation capabilities; whereas women , children , elderly people , persons with disabilities , national minorities and indigenous people are often subject to discrimination;


### l. whereas adaptation action should mainly focus on the most vulnerable and should include increasing the resilience of their dwellings , and the infrastructure they depend on , to extreme weather events , improving their food and water security , helping subsistence farmers to adapt their agricultural methods to changes in rainfall and temperature patterns , and helping poor people in increasingly uninhabitable areas to re-settle; ### l. whereas the effects of climate change occur in societies comprising groups with very unequal access to resources enabling them to adapt to , and mitigate , those effects; whereas adaptation action should mainly focus on the most vulnerable and should include increasing the resilience of their dwellings , and the infrastructure they depend on , to extreme weather events , improving their food and water security , helping subsistence farmers to adapt their agricultural methods to changes in rainfall and temperature patterns , and helping poor people in increasingly uninhabitable areas to re-settle;


### - 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 up to 65% by 2030 ,


### 5. reaffirms its commitment to poverty reduction as the fundamental objective of the eu’s development policy and to the implementation of policy coherence for development; intends to strengthen its own contribution to this implementation , with a view , in particular , to helping to build an adequate eu response to the evolving climate crisis; ### 5. reaffirms its commitment to poverty reduction as the fundamental objective of the eu’s development policy and to the implementation of policy coherence for development , especially so far as concerns industrial , commercial , agricultural and migratory policies; intends to strengthen its own contribution to this implementation , with a view , in particular , to helping to build an adequate eu response to the evolving climate crisis;


### 6. reiterates its call for a commitment by the eu and its member states to significantly increase the adaptation finance they provide and points once more to the need for progress on the issue of loss and damage , for which additional resources should be raised; ### 6. reiterates its call for a commitment by the eu and its member states to set official development aid at 0.7% of gni by 2020 to significantly increase the adaptation finance they provide and points once more to the need for progress on the issue of loss and damage , for which additional resources should be raised;


### 9. calls for a common and coordinated international response led by the eu aimed at making progress in the implementation of recognition , protection and support measures for people who are compelled to move within and between countries in the context of disasters and the adverse effects of climate change; encourages the union to analyse and adopt new approaches , considering examples of regulation at regional level such as the kampala convention , and to promote the incorporation of , inter alia , the guiding principles on internal displacement into the domestic laws of eu member states and of third states through bilateral and regional agreements; ### 9. calls for a common and coordinated international response led by the eu aimed at making progress in the implementation of recognition , protection and support measures for people who are compelled to move within and between countries in the context of disasters and the adverse effects of climate change , including its slow onset effects; encourages the union to analyse and adopt new approaches , considering examples of regulation at regional level such as the kampala convention , and to promote the incorporation of , inter alia , the guiding principles on internal displacement into the domestic laws of eu member states and of third states through bilateral and regional agreements;


### 1. stresses the importance of advancing women’s rights and equality of opportunity between men and women worldwide , which are crucial to the realisation of human rights; emphasises that , in spite of progress , women and girls continue to suffer from discrimination and violence , especially in countries under strict islamic regimes , and that such societies fail to provide them with equal rights under the law and equal access to education , healthcare , decent work and political and economic representation; ### 1. stresses the importance of promoting gender equality and women's rights , in particular the rights of disadvantaged , excluded , refugee and other minority groups , especially roma women , worldwide , as they are fundamental to the realisation of human rights; stresses that , despite the goals achieved , women and girls belonging to the above-mentioned groups continue to suffer discrimination and violence , and that many societies continue to struggle to ensure that women and girls have equal rights under the law and equal access to education , health care , decent work and political and economic representation;


### 1. reaffirms the universality and indivisibility of human rights and the inherent dignity of every human being; stresses , in this regard , its strong commitment to addressing first and foremost the challenges to human rights worldwide and reiterates the duty of the eu and its member states to act as a global leader in the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy in line with the founding values of the union; ### 1. reaffirms the universality of human rights and the inherent dignity of every human being; stresses , in this regard , its strong commitment to addressing first and foremost the challenges to human rights worldwide and reiterates the responsibility of the eu , with the support of its member states to act as a global leader in the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy in line with the founding values of the union , while respecting international law;


### 1. reaffirms the universality and indivisibility of human rights and the inherent dignity of every human being; stresses , in this regard , its strong commitment to addressing first and foremost the challenges to human rights worldwide and reiterates the duty of the eu and its member states to act as a global leader in the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy in line with the founding values of the union; ### 1. reaffirms the universality and indivisibility of human rights and the inherent dignity of every human being; stresses , in this regard , its strong commitment to addressing first and foremost the challenges to human rights within the eu and worldwide and reiterates the duty of the eu and its member states to ensure the respect of human rights within their territories and to act as a global leader in the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy in line with the founding values of the union;


### 2. insists that the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms must be the cornerstone of the union’s external policy; strongly encourages the union , to that end , to strive for a continued ambitious commitment to make the protection of human rights a central part of all eu policies in a streamlined manner and to enhance the consistency between the eu’s internal and external policies in this field; ### 2. insists that the protection of the human dignity of every human being as well as human rights and fundamental freedoms must be the cornerstone of the union’s external policy; strongly encourages the union , to that end , to strive for a continued ambitious commitment to make the protection of human rights a central part of all eu policies in a streamlined manner and to enhance the consistency between the eu’s internal and external policies in this field , while respecting international law;


### 3. expresses deep concerns at the grave threats to human rights and democracy worldwide , noting that the number of democracies has continued to decline , while the number of authoritarian regimes has grown and nearly 75 % of the world’s population have experienced a deterioration in the situation of human in their country in the past year; underlines with concern the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in an increasing number of places around the world; ### 3. expresses deep concerns at the grave threats to human rights and democracy worldwide , noting that the number of democracies has continued to decline , while the number of authoritarian regimes has grown and nearly 75 % of the world’s population have experienced a deterioration in the situation of human in their country in the past year; underlines with concern the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in an increasing number of places around the world , as well as widespread impunity for such violations;


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


### 6. emphasises the importance that the eu and its member states consistently act together and in unity to address global challenges to human rights and democracy; ### 6. emphasises the importance that the eu and its member states consistently act together and in unity to address global challenges to human rights and democracy , while ensuring that human rights do not become a tool of radical political ideologies in the union's external and internal relations;


### 24. reiterates that personal liberty and freedom of assembly are cornerstones of democracy; is deeply concerned by the growing use of mass surveillance technologies by authoritarian regimes to curtail these freedoms , which increased further under the guise of covid-19 prevention measures; calls for a strict and effective ban on sales of mass surveillance technologies to authoritarian regimes; calls for a greater response to the mass infiltration of disinformation and conspiracy theories within the digital sphere , perpetuated largely but not exclusively by authoritarian regimes; ### 24. reiterates that personal liberty and freedom of assembly , as well as freedom of religion and freedom of expression are cornerstones of democracy; is deeply concerned by the growing use of mass surveillance technologies by totalitarian , dictatorial and authoritarian regimes to curtail these freedoms , which increased further under the guise of covid-19 prevention measures; calls for a strict and effective ban on sales of mass surveillance technologies to totalitarian , dictatorial and authoritarian regimes; calls for a greater response to the mass infiltration of disinformation within the digital sphere , perpetuated largely but not exclusively by totalitarian , dictatorial and authoritarian regimes , as well as non-state actors;


### 24. reiterates that personal liberty and freedom of assembly are cornerstones of democracy; is deeply concerned by the growing use of mass surveillance technologies by authoritarian regimes to curtail these freedoms , which increased further under the guise of covid-19 prevention measures; calls for a strict and effective ban on sales of mass surveillance technologies to authoritarian regimes; calls for a greater response to the mass infiltration of disinformation and conspiracy theories within the digital sphere , perpetuated largely but not exclusively by authoritarian regimes; ### 24. reiterates that personal liberty and freedom of assembly are cornerstones of democracy; is deeply concerned by the growing use of mass surveillance technologies by both authoritarian regimes and democracies to curtail these freedoms , which increased further under the guise of covid-19 prevention measures; calls for a strict and effective ban on sales of mass surveillance technologies to authoritarian regimes; calls for a greater response to the mass infiltration of disinformation and conspiracy theories within the digital sphere , perpetuated largely but not exclusively by authoritarian regimes;


### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and their equal treatment with men; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual and gender-based violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly; highlights the increase in domestic violence and setbacks to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) in both developing and developed countries and calls for the eu and its member states to fully support the right of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making; ### 25. calls for the eu and its international partners to strengthen their efforts to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by women and their equal treatment with men; underlines that women continue to be the main victims in violent crises and that sexual and gender-based violence has continued in many places around the world , notably being used in armed conflicts as a weapon of war; calls for more concerted efforts to eliminate the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and fight impunity of the perpetrators of such violence; calls for the eu to ensure the integration of a gender perspective throughout its efforts in conflict prevention and resolution , as well as in peacekeeping , humanitarian aid and post-conflict reconstruction operations , transitional justice and the promotion of human rights and democratic reforms; stresses the need to pursue efforts to fully eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation; stresses that women human rights defenders , activists , journalists and lawyers have been particularly targeted , with online harassment and intimidation increasing rapidly; highlights the increase in domestic violence and setbacks to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) in both developing and developed countries and calls for the eu and its member states to fully support the right of women to bodily integrity , dignity and autonomous decision-making and to firmly condemn any attempt to step back on these rights;


### 26. calls for a systematic and consistent approach to promoting and defending children’s rights throughout the eu’s external policies; calls for more concerted efforts to protect children’s rights in crisis or emergency situations and welcomes the council conclusions on this subject; expresses concern that the growing number of such crisis situations around the world , coupled with the long-lasting effects of the covid-19 pandemic , has led to increasing violations of child rights around the world , including violence , early and forced marriage , sexual abuse including genital mutilation , trafficking , child labour , recruitment as child soldiers , a lack of access to education and healthcare , malnutrition and extreme poverty; stresses the disproportionate and long-term effects of food insecurity on children , which directly affects not only their health and development but also their education , as well as increasing the outrageous practice of child marriage; stresses that 2021 was the international year for the elimination of child labour and recalls the eu’s zero tolerance policy on this practice; ### 26. calls for a systematic and consistent approach to promoting and defending children’s rights throughout the eu’s external policies; calls for more concerted efforts to protect children’s rights in crisis or emergency situations and welcomes the council conclusions on this subject; expresses concern that the growing number of such crisis situations around the world , coupled with the long-lasting effects of the covid-19 pandemic , has led to increasing violations of child rights around the world , including violence , early and forced marriage , sexual abuse including genital mutilation , paedophilia trafficking , child labour , recruitment as child soldiers , a lack of access to education , including the right to education in the mother tongue and healthcare , malnutrition and extreme poverty; stresses the disproportionate and long-term effects of food insecurity on children , which directly affects not only their health and development but also their education , as well as increasing the outrageous practice of child marriage; stresses that 2021 was the international year for the elimination of child labour and recalls the eu’s zero tolerance policy on this practice;


### 27. stresses that the right to education has suffered particular setbacks , with unparalleled disruptions to education due to covid-19 but also to religious extremism and gender discrimination against girls; calls for the eu to step up its work to provide access to education , including innovative ways to circumvent the obstacles imposed by national authorities; calls on the commission and the eeas to step up their support for third countries to help them adapt to the challenges they have faced during the covid-19 pandemic in the field of education; stresses that support could take the form of an increased funding allocation through ndici – global europe , but could also include providing capacity-building and best practices based on the lessons learned through the eu delegations worldwide; ### 27. stresses that the right to education has suffered particular setbacks , with unparalleled disruptions to education due to covid-19 but also to political instrumentalisation of religion and discrimination against girls and serious weakening of the fundamental right and freedom of parents to educate their children in accordance with their ethical , pedagogical or religious views , as recognised in international human rights law; calls for the eu to step up its work to provide access to quality education , including innovative ways to circumvent the obstacles imposed by national authorities; calls on the commission and the eeas to step up their support for third countries to help them adapt to the challenges they have faced during the covid-19 pandemic in the field of education; stresses that support could take the form of an increased funding allocation through ndici –global europe , but could also include providing capacity-building and best practices based on the lessons learned through the eu delegations worldwide; highlights that the changed international environment and emerged sudden major crisis situation may require a financial solution enabling multi donor response to cover the growing gap of funding to achieve sdg4;


### 30. underlines its opposition to and condemnation of intolerance , xenophobia and discrimination on the basis of race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation or gender identity , which in many of the world’s regions leads to killings and persecution; stresses that racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a major problem worldwide and have been further exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic; calls for the eu and its member states to lead the global fight against antisemitism and welcomes the adoption of the eu strategy to this end; ### 30. underlines its opposition to and condemnation of intolerance , xenophobia and discrimination on the basis of race , ethnicity ,nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sex , which in many of the world’s regions leads to killings and persecution; stresses that racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a major problem worldwide and have been further exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic; calls for the eu and its member states to lead the global fight against increasing antisemitism , anti-christian hatred and religious persecution , welcomes the adoption of the eu strategy to this end;


### 31. calls for the eu to step up its efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by lesbian , gay , bisexual , trans , non-binary , intersex and queer persons (lgbtiq); stresses that lgbtiq persons around the world continue to face human rights violations , including discrimination , persecution , violence and killings; calls for the full implementation of the lgbtiq equality strategy 2020-2025 as the eu’s tool for improving the situation of lgbtiq people around the world; ### 31. strongly condemns the human rights violations , including discrimination , stigmatisation , arbitrary detention , torture , persecution and killings that lesbian , gay , bisexual , trans , non-binary , intersex and queer (lgbtiq) persons around the world continue to face; 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 step up its efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by lgbtiq persons and play a leading role in defending their human rights in its external action , including the use of all diplomatic tools at its disposal to advocate towards de-criminalisation of sexual relations between consenting same-sex partners; calls for the full implementation of the lgbtiq equality strategy 2020-2025 as the eu’s tool for improving the situation of lgbtiq people around the world and calls on the eu and member states to thoroughly and consistently apply the eu guidelines on protection of human rights of lgbtiq persons across its external policy;


### 32. underlines the utmost importance of freedom of expression and access to reliable information for democracy and flourishing civic space; expresses deep concern about the growing limitations to freedom of expression in many countries around the world , particularly for journalists , through censorship or the need for self-censorship and the abuse of counter-terrorism laws or anti-corruption laws to silence journalists and civil society organisations; expresses concern , moreover , about the physical safety of journalists and their being targeted in conflicts; ### 32. underlines the utmost importance of freedom of expression and access to reliable information for democracy and flourishing civic space; expresses deep concern about the growing limitations to freedom of expression in many countries around the world by state and non-state actors , particularly for journalists , through censorship or the need for self-censorship and the abuse of counter-terrorism laws or anti-corruption laws to silence journalists and civil society organisations as well as members of religious communities and churches; expresses concern , moreover , about the physical safety of journalists and their being targeted in conflicts; as well as religious leaders who are under threat for their commitment to human dignity and fundamental rights;


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


### d. whereas the union strongly believes in and fully supports multilateralism , a rules-based global order and the set of universal values , principles and norms that guide the un member states; ### d. whereas the union strongly believes in and fully supports multilateralism , a world order based on international law and the set of universal values , principles and norms that guide the un member states;


### e. whereas the rise in authoritarianism , illiberalism and populism around the world threatens the global rules-based order and the values and principles on which the union is founded; ### e. whereas the rise in authoritarianism , illiberalism and populism within the european union and around the world threatens the global rules-based order and the values and principles on which the union is founded;


### f. whereas violations of the rights to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , including the right to believe or not to believe , give rise to situations of oppression , conflict and war around the world; ### f. whereas violations of the rights to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , including the right to believe or not to believe , to change religion , and to express publicly one's own faith , give rise to situations of oppression , conflict and war around the world;


### f. whereas violations of the rights to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , including the right to believe or not to believe , give rise to situations of oppression , conflict and war around the world; ### f. whereas violations of the rights to freedom of thought and expression , conscience and religion , including the right to believe or not to believe , give rise to situations of oppression , conflict and war around the world;


### 7. urges the eu and its member states to intensify their efforts all over the world to support democracy and human rights; calls on the eu and its member states , in this regard , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners , to thwart unacceptable attempts to weaken democratic institutions and universal human rights , especially those that present authoritarian regimes as superior to democracies and diminish the space for and role of civil society; ### 7. urges the eu and its member states to intensify their efforts all over the world to support democracy and human rights; calls on the eu and its member states , in this regard , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners , to thwart unacceptable attempts to weaken democratic institutions and universal human rights , especially those that present authoritarian regimes as superior to democracies and diminish the space for and role of civil society , and religious and faith-based actors;


### enhancing eu policies , instruments and diplomacy to advance human rights and democracy in the world ### enhancing eu policies , instruments and diplomacy to protect and advance human rights and democracy in the world


### 8. calls for the eu to reflect on how to promote a human rights-based approach in all eu instruments and strategies in order to strengthen the eu’s human rights foreign policy; underlines that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici – global europe) , including its thematic programme on human rights and democracy , is one of the main tools at the eu’s disposal to improve the human rights situation around the world and help foster resilient , inclusive and democratic societies; stresses that the engagement of local civil society actors is vital to protect human rights and democracy in their countries and reiterates its call to fully engage them in all of the eu’s relevant external activities; highlights the importance that ndici – global europe attaches to the promotion of human rights and democracy with strategic international and local partners; underlines parliament’s role in the instrument’s programming process and calls on the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to share all the relevant information in a timely manner in order to enable parliament to play its role accordingly , in particular during high-level geopolitical dialogues with the commission; ### 8. calls for the eu to reflect on how to promote a human rights-based approach in all eu instruments and strategies in order to strengthen the eu’s human rights foreign policy; underlines that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici – global europe) , including its thematic programme on human rights and democracy , is one of the main tools at the eu’s disposal to improve the human rights situation around the world and help foster resilient , inclusive and democratic societies; stresses that the engagement of local civil society actors , in particular independent civil society organisations , is vital to protect human rights and democracy in their countries and reiterates its call to fully engage them in all of the eu’s relevant external activities , ensuring genuine consultation and participation of such organisations within the framework of official and informal dialogues , as well as exploratory talks; highlights the importance that ndici – global europe attaches to the promotion of human rights and democracy with strategic international and local partners; underlines parliament’s role in the instrument’s programming process and calls on the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to share all the relevant information in a timely manner in order to enable parliament to play its role accordingly , in particular during high-level geopolitical dialogues with the commission;


### 8. calls for the eu to reflect on how to promote a human rights-based approach in all eu instruments and strategies in order to strengthen the eu’s human rights foreign policy; underlines that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici – global europe) , including its thematic programme on human rights and democracy , is one of the main tools at the eu’s disposal to improve the human rights situation around the world and help foster resilient , inclusive and democratic societies; stresses that the engagement of local civil society actors is vital to protect human rights and democracy in their countries and reiterates its call to fully engage them in all of the eu’s relevant external activities; highlights the importance that ndici – global europe attaches to the promotion of human rights and democracy with strategic international and local partners; underlines parliament’s role in the instrument’s programming process and calls on the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to share all the relevant information in a timely manner in order to enable parliament to play its role accordingly , in particular during high-level geopolitical dialogues with the commission; ### 8. calls for the eu to reflect on how to promote a human rights-based approach in all eu instruments and strategies in order to strengthen the eu’s human rights foreign policy; underlines that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici – global europe) , including its thematic programme on human rights and democracy , is one of the main tools at the eu’s disposal to improve the human rights situation around the world and help foster resilient , inclusive and democratic societies; stresses that the engagement of local civil society , and religious and faith-based actors is vital to protect human rights and democracy in their countries and reiterates its call to fully engage them in all of the eu’s relevant external activities; highlights the importance that ndici – global europe attaches to the promotion of human rights and democracy with strategic international and local partners , particularly through eu election observation missions; underlines parliament’s role in the instrument’s programming process and calls on the commission and the european external action service (eeas) to share all the relevant information in a timely manner in order to enable parliament to play its role accordingly , in particular during high-level geopolitical dialogues with the commission;


### 9. fully supports the work of the eu special representative (eusr) for human rights in defending and advancing human rights in the world through engagement with third countries and cooperation with like-minded partners , and his important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through efforts to increase their coherence; underlines the need for close cooperation between the eusr for human rights and other eusrs on countries and regions in order to further improve this consistency , and calls for greater visibility for the role of the eusr for human rights; ### 9. fully supports the work of the eu special representative (eusr) for human rights in defending and advancing human rights in the world through engagement with third countries and cooperation with like-minded partners , and his important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through efforts to increase their coherence; reiterates that the appointment of the eusr should be subject to a prior hearing in parliament; underlines the need for close cooperation between the eusr for human rights and other eusrs on countries and regions in order to further improve this consistency , and calls for greater visibility for the role of the eusr for human rights; encourages the eusr to pursue diplomatic efforts to enhance the eu support for international humanitarian law and international justice; suggests to keep under review whether a dedicated position for an eu special representative on international humanitarian law and international justice may be necessary; believes that making the most of its expanded mandate will require added human and financial resources , as well as political backing from the vp/hr and eu member states at the highest level; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure that adequate resources are provided to the new special representative and his team;


### 10. notes with regret that the post of the eu special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the eu has remained vacant for more than a year; reiterates its call for the council and the commission to carry out a transparent and comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and added value of the position of the special envoy as part of renewing and reinforcing its mandate , to provide the special envoy with adequate resources , and to adequately support the special envoy’s institutional mandate , capacity and duties; recalls that the special envoy’s duties should focus on promoting freedom of thought , conscience , religion and belief , and the rights to non-belief , apostasy and the espousal of atheistic views; ### 10. notes with deep regret that the post of the eu special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the eu has remained vacant for more than a year; reiterates its urgent call for the council and the commission to carry out a transparent and comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and added value of the position of the special envoy as part of renewing and reinforcing its mandate , to provide the special envoy with adequate human and financial resources , and to adequately support the special envoy’s institutional mandate , capacity and duties; recalls that the special envoy’s duties should focus on promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion and belief , including the right not to have a religion and the right to change religion , the fights against forced conversion and misuse of blasphemy legislation , the support to the public and peaceful expression of ones' own faith;


### 13. stresses that corruption seriously hinders the enjoyment of human rights worldwide; calls for the fight against corruption to be a part of all of the eu’s efforts and policies to promote human rights and democracy , by formulating a dedicated global anti-corruption strategy , including programmes under the eu’s external financial instruments and enhancing parliament’s role of scrutiny; underlines the utmost importance for the eu and its member states to lead by example by applying the highest transparency standards to their external funding and by stepping up their support for civil society organisations , activists and investigative journalists engaged in the fight against corruption; ### 13. stresses that corruption seriously hinders the enjoyment of human rights worldwide; calls for the fight against corruption to be a part of all of the eu’s efforts and policies to promote human rights and democracy , by formulating a dedicated global anti-corruption strategy , including programmes under the eu’s external financial instruments and enhancing parliament’s role of scrutiny; underlines the utmost importance for the eu and its member states to lead by example by applying the highest transparency standards to their external funding and by stepping up their support for civil society organisations , churches and faith-based organisations and leaders , activists and investigative journalists engaged in the fight against corruption;


### 15. highlights that 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of parliament’s decision to exert political leadership in committing to a major advancement in its democracy support activities , which it has implemented through a comprehensive democracy support approach since 2014; welcomes , in particular , its support for capacity-building for partner parliaments , mediation and fostering a culture of dialogue and compromise , including among young political leaders , as well as for empowering women parliamentarians , human rights defenders and representatives from civil society organisations and the free media; calls on the commission to continue to pursue and step up its activities in these areas and to bolster funding and assistance for eu bodies and agencies , as well as other grant-based organisations; underlines that in the current context of heightened global tensions and repression in an increasing number of countries , direct support for civil society and people who express critical and dissenting opinions is of the utmost importance; stresses the importance of eu election observation missions and parliament’s contribution to developing and enhancing their methodology; calls on the commission , in this regard , to consider updating the election observation methodology to reflect the developments of the last two decades; ### 15. highlights that 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of parliament’s decision to exert political leadership in committing to a major advancement in its democracy support activities , which it has implemented through a comprehensive democracy support approach since 2014; welcomes , in particular , its support for capacity-building for partner parliaments , mediation and fostering a culture of dialogue , including intercultural and interreligious dialogue and compromise , including among young political leaders , as well as for empowering women parliamentarians , human rights defenders and relevant representatives from civil society organisations , churches and faith-based organisations , and the free media; calls on the commission to continue to pursue and step up its activities in these areas and to bolster funding and assistance for eu bodies and agencies , as well as other grant-based organisations , respecting the principle of non-discrimination; underlines that in the current context of heightened global tensions and repression in an increasing number of countries , direct support for civil society , religious and faith-based organisations’ leaders and people who express critical and dissenting opinions is of the utmost importance; stresses the importance of eu election observation missions and parliament’s contribution to developing and enhancing their methodology; calls on the commission , in this regard , to consider updating the election observation methodology to reflect the developments of the last two decades;


### 15. highlights that 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of parliament’s decision to exert political leadership in committing to a major advancement in its democracy support activities , which it has implemented through a comprehensive democracy support approach since 2014; welcomes , in particular , its support for capacity-building for partner parliaments , mediation and fostering a culture of dialogue and compromise , including among young political leaders , as well as for empowering women parliamentarians , human rights defenders and representatives from civil society organisations and the free media; calls on the commission to continue to pursue and step up its activities in these areas and to bolster funding and assistance for eu bodies and agencies , as well as other grant-based organisations; underlines that in the current context of heightened global tensions and repression in an increasing number of countries , direct support for civil society and people who express critical and dissenting opinions is of the utmost importance; stresses the importance of eu election observation missions and parliament’s contribution to developing and enhancing their methodology; calls on the commission , in this regard , to consider updating the election observation methodology to reflect the developments of the last two decades; ### 15. highlights that 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of parliament’s decision to exert political leadership in committing to a major advancement in its democracy support activities , which it has implemented through a comprehensive democracy support approach since 2014; welcomes , in particular , its support for capacity-building for partner parliaments , mediation and fostering a culture of dialogue and compromise , including among young political leaders , as well as for empowering women parliamentarians , human rights defenders and representatives from civil society organisations and the free media; calls on the commission to continue to pursue and step up its activities in these areas and to bolster funding and assistance for eu bodies and agencies , as well as other grant-based organisations; underlines that in the current context of heightened global tensions and repression in an increasing number of countries , direct support for civil society and people who express critical and dissenting opinions is of the utmost importance and calls upon the european commission and european external action service to integrate democracy support as a cross-cutting priority in all thematic and geographic ndici programmes; stresses the importance of eu election observation missions and parliament’s contribution to developing and enhancing their methodology; calls on the commission , in this regard , to consider updating the election observation methodology to reflect the developments of the last two decades;


### 18. notes with concern the increasing disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law , particularly in the ongoing conflicts around the world; underlines the utmost importance for humanitarian aid agencies to be able to provide full , timely and unhindered assistance to all vulnerable populations and calls on all parties to armed conflicts to protect civilian populations and humanitarian and medical workers; calls for the systematic creation of humanitarian corridors in regions at war and in combat situations , whenever necessary , in order to allow civilians at risk to escape the conflict , and strongly condemns any attacks on them; ### 18. notes with concern the increasing disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law , particularly in the ongoing conflicts around the world; underlines the utmost importance for humanitarian aid agencies , as well as humanitarian charitable organisations , including religious and faith-based ones , to be able to provide full , timely and unhindered assistance to all vulnerable populations and calls on all parties to armed conflicts to protect civilian populations and humanitarian , health and educational workers , as well as religious actors carrying out humanitarian or pastoral activities; calls for the systematic creation of humanitarian corridors in regions at war and in combat situations , whenever necessary , in order to allow civilians at risk to escape the conflict , and strongly condemns any attacks on them;


### 18. notes with concern the increasing disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law , particularly in the ongoing conflicts around the world; underlines the utmost importance for humanitarian aid agencies to be able to provide full , timely and unhindered assistance to all vulnerable populations and calls on all parties to armed conflicts to protect civilian populations and humanitarian and medical workers; calls for the systematic creation of humanitarian corridors in regions at war and in combat situations , whenever necessary , in order to allow civilians at risk to escape the conflict , and strongly condemns any attacks on them; ### 18. notes with concern the increasing disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law , particularly in the ongoing conflicts around the world; underlines the utmost importance for humanitarian aid agencies to be able to provide full , timely and unhindered assistance to all vulnerable populations and calls on all parties to armed conflicts to protect civilian populations and humanitarian and medical workers; calls for the systematic creation of humanitarian corridors in regions at war and in combat situations , whenever necessary , in order to allow civilians at risk to escape the conflict , and strongly condemns any attacks on them; calls on the eu to update and integrate the council decision of 21 march 2011 on the international criminal court , with a strong eu position on the crime of aggression as called for by parliament's resolution of 17 july 2014 on the crime of aggression;


### 20. strongly welcomes the continuous contribution of the international criminal court (icc) to the fight against impunity; calls for the eu and its member states to provide the icc with sufficient support to enable it to carry out its work; reiterates its condemnation of continuous efforts to undermine the legitimacy and work of the icc by authoritarian and illiberal regimes and calls for the eu and its member states to continue their efforts to counter them; welcomes the fact that the eu has provided support for the very first time to the icc’s investigation capacities to help it scale up its investigations into war crimes committed by russian armed forces in ukraine; ### 20. stresses the link between human rights violations and widespread impunity and the lack of accountability in regions and countries affected by conflicts; strongly welcomes the continuous contribution of the international criminal court (icc) to the fight against impunity; calls for the eu and its member states to provide the icc with sufficient support to enable it to carry out its work; reiterates its condemnation of continuous efforts to undermine the legitimacy and work of the icc by authoritarian and illiberal regimes and calls for the eu and its member states to continue their efforts to counter them; welcomes the fact that the eu has provided support for the very first time to the icc’s investigation capacities to help it scale up its investigations into war crimes committed in the context of the russia's war of agression against ukraine; calls on the european union to promote a reform of the rome statute through amendments to the rome statute aimed at aligning the icc's jurisdiction on the crime of aggression with that already in place on genocide , crimes against humanity and war crimes;


### 21. reiterates its call on the commission to develop a comprehensive eu action plan on fighting impunity , which should include a chapter on ukraine; calls for the eu and its international partners to make full use of all relevant instruments to fight impunity , including support for universal jurisdiction at national level , special tribunals at a national and international level including for the crime of aggression , as well as establishing flexible cooperation and funding mechanisms to swiftly collect and analyse evidence of crimes; calls on the commission to ensure that these instruments are applied in a coordinated and complementary manner with other relevant eu and member state instruments; reiterates its commitment to providing all possible assistance to ensure accountability for atrocities committed by russian armed forces in ukraine and provide effective remedies for the damages suffered by ukrainian civilians; ### 21. reiterates its call on the commission and the eeas to develop a comprehensive eu action plan on fighting impunity , which should include a chapter on ukraine , and to explore ways and present new tools to contribute to the fight against international crimes and end impunity , to help the victims of violations of international human rights law and of international humanitarian law to access international justice and obtain remedy and reparation , including through building the capacity of member states and non-eu countries to apply the principle of universal jurisdiction in their domestic legal systems; calls for the eu and its international partners to make full use of all relevant instruments to fight impunity , including support for universal jurisdiction at national level , special tribunals at a national and international level including for the crime of aggression , as well as establishing flexible cooperation and funding mechanisms to swiftly collect and analyse evidence of crimes; calls on the commission to ensure that these instruments are applied in a coordinated and complementary manner with other relevant eu and member state instruments; reiterates its commitment to providing all possible assistance to ensure accountability for atrocities committed in and against ukraine and provide effective remedies for the damages suffered by ukrainian civilians;


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


### 37. reaffirms the inalienable human rights of migrants , refugees and forcibly displaced persons , which must be reflected in the eu’s migration policy and in its cooperation with third countries in this area; stresses that the eu should step up its efforts to acknowledge and develop ways to address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , building the resilience of migrants’ communities of origin and helping them offer their members the possibility to enjoy a decent life in their home country; calls for the eu and its member states to continue and where possible step up their support for countries hosting most refugees , as well as transit countries; reiterates that close cooperation and engagement with third countries remain key to preventing migrant smuggling; stresses , in this regard , that the dissemination of information and awareness-raising campaigns on the risks of smuggling is crucial; calls for eu-funded humanitarian operations to take into consideration the specific needs and vulnerabilities of children and to ensure their protection while they are displaced; underlines the importance of developing an effective framework of safe and legal pathways to the eu and welcomes , in this regard , the commission communication on attracting skills and talent to the eu13 , including the development of talent partnerships with partner countries; ### 37. reaffirms the inalienable human rights of migrants , refugees and forcibly displaced persons , which must be reflected in the eu’s migration policy and in its cooperation with third countries in this area; stresses that the eu should step up its efforts to acknowledge and develop ways to address the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , building the resilience of migrants’ communities of origin and helping them offer their members the possibility to enjoy a decent life in their home country; calls for the eu and its member states to continue and where possible step up their support for countries hosting most refugees , as well as transit countries; reiterates that close cooperation and engagement with third countries remain key to preventing migrant smuggling; stresses , in this regard , that the dissemination of information and awareness-raising campaigns on the risks of smuggling is crucial; calls for eu-funded humanitarian operations to take into consideration the specific needs and vulnerabilities of children and to ensure their protection while they are displaced; underlines the importance of prioritising the crisis-management locally , respecting the national competences , strengthening the external borders of the union and developing an effective framework of safe and legal pathways to the eu and welcomes , in this regard , the commission communication on attracting skills and talent to the eu13 , including the development of talent partnerships with partner countries;


### 40. stresses the multitude of threats to human rights caused by modern warfare and conflicts around the world today; underlines that in addition to the states parties themselves , such conflicts often involve non-state agents including private military and security companies as well as terrorist organisations; stresses the disastrous humanitarian consequences of these conflicts and their devastating impact on civilians , who are directly targeted , have to endure grave human rights violations , and often have no or limited access to justice or legal remedies; calls for the eu to continue developing and implementing tools to enable it to respond swiftly and efficiently to such conflicts , to help put an end to the perpetration of human rights violations , and to provide assistance to the victims; ### 40. stresses the multitude of threats to human rights caused by modern warfare and conflicts around the world today which are often exacerbated by the use of new and destructive technologies; underlines that in addition to the states parties themselves , such conflicts often involve non-state agents including private military and security companies as well as terrorist organisations; stresses the disastrous humanitarian consequences of these conflicts and their devastating impact on civilians , who are directly targeted , have to endure grave human rights violations , and often have no or limited access to justice or legal remedies; calls for the eu to continue developing and implementing tools to enable it to respond swiftly and efficiently to such conflicts , to help put an end to the perpetration of human rights violations , and to provide assistance to the victims;


### 40. stresses the multitude of threats to human rights caused by modern warfare and conflicts around the world today; underlines that in addition to the states parties themselves , such conflicts often involve non-state agents including private military and security companies as well as terrorist organisations; stresses the disastrous humanitarian consequences of these conflicts and their devastating impact on civilians , who are directly targeted , have to endure grave human rights violations , and often have no or limited access to justice or legal remedies; calls for the eu to continue developing and implementing tools to enable it to respond swiftly and efficiently to such conflicts , to help put an end to the perpetration of human rights violations , and to provide assistance to the victims; ### 40. stresses the multitude of threats to human rights caused by modern warfare and conflicts around the world today; underlines that in addition to the states parties themselves , such conflicts often involve non-state agents including private military and security companies as well as terrorist organisations; stresses the disastrous humanitarian consequences of these conflicts and their devastating impact on civilians , who are directly targeted , have to endure grave human rights violations , and often have no or limited access to justice or legal remedies; emphasises that the ethnic and national minorities should not become a target or instrument of any military tension or conflict; calls for the eu to continue developing and implementing tools to enable it to respond swiftly and efficiently to such conflicts , to help put an end to the perpetration of human rights violations , and to provide assistance to the victims;


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


### 42. reiterates that the right to be free from hunger is a human right; underlines its grave concerns about the challenges to the right to food and food security and the affordability of food in many countries around the world; calls for the eu , the member states and the international community to immediately step up their efforts to halt the trend of emerging serious food shortages; underlines that while the parlous food security situation has several causes , it has been aggravated by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine , the fifth-largest grain exporter in the world; strongly condemns the use of food insecurity as a political instrument of war; ### 42. reiterates that the right to be free from hunger is a human right; underlines its grave concerns about the challenges to the right to food and food security and the affordability of food in many countries around the world; calls for the eu , the member states and the international community to immediately step up their efforts to halt the trend of emerging serious food shortages; underlines that while the parlous food security situation has several causes , it has been aggravated by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine , the fifth-largest grain exporter in the world , with tremendous consequences in several areas of the world , particularly in the african continent; strongly condemns the use of food insecurity as a political instrument of war;


### 42. reiterates that the right to be free from hunger is a human right; underlines its grave concerns about the challenges to the right to food and food security and the affordability of food in many countries around the world; calls for the eu , the member states and the international community to immediately step up their efforts to halt the trend of emerging serious food shortages; underlines that while the parlous food security situation has several causes , it has been aggravated by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine , the fifth-largest grain exporter in the world; strongly condemns the use of food insecurity as a political instrument of war; ### 42. reiterates that the right to be free from hunger is a human right; underlines its grave concerns about the challenges to the right to food and food security and the affordability of food in many countries around the world; calls for the eu , the member states and the international community to immediately step up their efforts to halt the trend of emerging serious food shortages; underlines that while the parlous food security situation has several causes , it has been aggravated by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine , the fifth-largest grain exporter in the world; strongly condemns the use or the threat of food insecurity as a political instrument of war;


### 48. stresses that human rights must fully encompass the digital sphere and must be protected from the improper use of technology; underlines the risks posed by digital technologies to personal liberty and democracy at large and condemns the role of digital technologies in human rights violations; calls for more intensive efforts to establish a comprehensive legal framework on digital technologies , which should balance the need to protect human rights with taking advantage of the possible gains such technologies can offer for human well-being; ### 48. stresses that human rights must fully encompass the digital sphere and must be protected from the improper use of technology; underlines the risks posed by digital technologies to personal liberty and democracy at large and condemns the role of digital technologies in human rights violations; calls for more intensive efforts to establish a comprehensive , global , and binding legal framework on digital technologies , which should balance the need to protect human rights with taking advantage of the possible gains such technologies can offer for human well-being;


### a. whereas the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu; ### a. whereas the union 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; whereas no one shall be persecuted or harassed in any way for their involvement in activities to protect human rights or democracy; whereas silencing dissenting voices and curbing public participation and access to information have a direct impact on human rights and democracy;


### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners; ### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners; calls on the eu and its members states to act a truly global leader in the promotion and the protection of human rights , gender equality , and the rule of law , and to strongly stand up against any attack to the principles of universality , inalienability , indivisibility , interdependence and interrelatedness of the human rights.


### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners; ### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners; recalls , however , that the eu does not have the mandate to impose its vision of human rights and democracy on the world; emphasises that the eu is not the world’s human rights watchdog , nor should it be;


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


### 2. underlines the importance of both the new neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) – global europe and the eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020–2024 for this goal; recalls that the use of the rule of qualified majority voting within the council on human rights issues would result in a more effective and proactive eu foreign and security policy , and would strengthen cooperation on matters of key strategic interest for the eu , while reflecting its fundamental values; ### 2. underlines the importance of both the new neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) – global europe and the eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020–2024 for this goal;


### 2. underlines the importance of both the new neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) – global europe and the eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020–2024 for this goal; recalls that the use of the rule of qualified majority voting within the council on human rights issues would result in a more effective and proactive eu foreign and security policy , and would strengthen cooperation on matters of key strategic interest for the eu , while reflecting its fundamental values; ### 2. underlines the importance of both the new neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) – global europe and the eu action plan on human rights and democracy 2020–2024 for this goal; insists that unanimity voting within the council on human rights issues must remain in place and that a move towards qualified majority voting in foreign policy matters will cause a slippery slope that will even further erode the sovereignty of member states; recalls that the ability to enter into relations with other states , and by analogy the ability to determine foreign policy , is one of the foundational elements of statehood and sovereignty as encapsulated in the montevideo convention on the rights and duties of states.


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


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


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


### 3. is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes , which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the eu and the member states to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance , democratic institutions and space for civil society worldwide; ### 3. is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes , which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the eu and the member states to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance , democratic institutions and space for civil society worldwide; points to the fact that even in eu member states , such as greece , political prisoners are being prosecuted following close cooperation between corrupt politicians and the judiciary;


### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; ### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; stresses the importance of providing the highest level of protection for local electoral observers and calls for enquiring about possible eu action in this respect; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; calls for the eu to closely collaborate with domestic and international organizations such as the osce , the council of europe and the endorsing organizations of the declaration of principles for international election observation;


### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; ### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; stresses the importance of providing the highest level of protection for domestic electoral observers; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; urges the eu to develop a closer and more ambitious international cooperation on election observation jointly with all relevant partners such as the osce , the council of europe and the endorsing organisations of the declaration of principles for international election observation;


### 5. recalls that respect for human rights , democracy and the rule of law is a cross-cutting objective in the whole ndici – global europe instrument as stipulated in article 3 (objectives) of the regulation; underlines the importance of the human rights and democracy thematic programme adopted under the ndici – global europe instrument for the promotion of human rights around the world; ### 5. recalls that respect for human rights , democracy and the rule of law is a cross-cutting objective in the whole ndici – global europe instrument as stipulated in article 3 (objectives) of the regulation; underlines the importance of the human rights and democracy thematic programme adopted under the ndici – global europe instrument for the promotion of human rights around the world; and calls upon the european commission and european external action service to integrate democracy support as a cross-cutting priority in all thematic and geographic ndici programmes;


### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the coherence of the eu’s policies in the field; ### 7. believes that the eu cannot legitimately play the role of global custodian of human rights , particularly if it does not tackle its own internal problems;


### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the coherence of the eu’s policies in the field; ### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the coherence of the eu’s policies in the field; reiterates that the appointment of the eusr should be subject to a prior hearing in parliament;


### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the coherence of the eu’s policies in the field; ### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the internal and external coherence of the eu’s policies in the field;


### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the coherence of the eu’s policies in the field; ### 7. takes into account the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the coherence of the eu’s policies in the field;


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


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


### 9. acknowledges that the eu human rights dialogues have the potential to promote human rights and democracy in bilateral relations with third countries , but underlines that in order to be effective , they need to be pursued in a results-oriented manner and based on clear benchmarks to evaluate their outcomes; regrets the fact that the revised eu guidelines on human rights dialogues with partner/third countries , while establishing specific objectives , fail to identify indicators which would allow a proper evaluation to be conducted; calls for the european external action service (eeas) to carry out such evaluations for each dialogue , in line with the eu guidelines and including follow-up on individual cases raised both in the context of human rights dialogues and by parliament; ### deleted


### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; ### 28. reiterates the absolute necessity of granting native europeans the right to retain their ethnic identities , their christian religion , their practices and their customs;


### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; ### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; stresses that the covid-19 pandemic has highlighted even more the profoundly disproportionate impact of racial discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; calls on governments , regional organizations , civil society and other stakeholders to redouble their efforts to effectively implement the declaration and to develop and implement action plans to combat racism , racial discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance;


### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; ### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; calls the eu to organize a global anti-racism summit on combating global racism and discrimination in collaboration with like-minded partners and international organization such as the osce , un , the african union , the oas and the coe;