### 15. considers that union anti-money laundering law is a crucial element to counter the risks posed by cbi/rbi schemes; welcomes the fact that the commission’s package of legislative proposals of 20 july 2021 on anti-money laundering and on countering the financing of terrorism addresses rbi schemes , most notably by promoting the inclusion of intermediaries on the list of obliged entities; considers , however , that gaps will still remain , such as the fact that public entities that process cbi/rbi applications will not be included on the list of obliged entities; ### 15. considers that union anti-money laundering law is one of the main elements needed to counter the risks posed by cbi/rbi schemes; welcomes the fact that the commission’s package of legislative proposals of 20 july 2021 on anti-money laundering and on countering the financing of terrorism addresses rbi schemes , most notably by promoting the inclusion of intermediaries on the list of obliged entities; considers , however , that gaps will still remain , such as the fact that public entities that process cbi/rbi applications will not be included on the list of obliged entities;


### – having regard to the commission communication of 23 september 2020 on a new pact on migration and asylum (com(2020)0609) , ### deleted


### 1. considers that the very concept of schengen cooperation , that of ensuring the absence of controls at internal borders , has been further challenged by the covid-19 pandemic , which has been added to the grounds invoked since 2015 for the persistent retention of internal border controls by some member states; reiterates its condemnation of the maintenance of internal border checks and its view that many of the prolongations are not in line with the rules pertaining to their extension , necessity or proportionality , and are therefore unlawful; ### 1. notes that in the beginning of the pandemic , rather than recommending the reintroduction of internal border checks by member states , the commission has deplored such measures of , and sought to delay restrictions at the external borders of the schengen area until there were already thousands of confirmed cases on eu territory;


### 1. considers that the very concept of schengen cooperation , that of ensuring the absence of controls at internal borders , has been further challenged by the covid-19 pandemic , which has been added to the grounds invoked since 2015 for the persistent retention of internal border controls by some member states; reiterates its condemnation of the maintenance of internal border checks and its view that many of the prolongations are not in line with the rules pertaining to their extension , necessity or proportionality , and are therefore unlawful; ### 1. considers that the very concept of schengen cooperation , that of ensuring the absence of controls at internal borders , has been further challenged by the covid-19 pandemic , which has been added to the grounds invoked since 2015 for the persistent retention of internal border controls by some member states;


### 1. considers that the very concept of schengen cooperation , that of ensuring the absence of controls at internal borders , has been further challenged by the covid-19 pandemic , which has been added to the grounds invoked since 2015 for the persistent retention of internal border controls by some member states; reiterates its condemnation of the maintenance of internal border checks and its view that many of the prolongations are not in line with the rules pertaining to their extension , necessity or proportionality , and are therefore unlawful; ### 1. considers that the very concept of schengen cooperation , that of ensuring the absence of controls at internal borders , has been further challenged by the covid-19 pandemic , which has been added to the grounds invoked since 2015 for the persistent retention of internal border controls by some member states; reiterates its condemnation of the maintenance of internal border checks since 2015 and its view that many of the prolongations are not in line with the rules pertaining to their extension , necessity or proportionality , and are therefore unlawful; acknowledges that the covid-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented health emergency in the european union which has led member states to resort to exceptional measures which affected freedom of movement as well as the schengen area; stresses the need to restore the normal functioning of the schengen area as soon as the epidemic situation ends;


### 2. deplores the fact that internal border controls are continuing to be introduced by some member states as a unilateral response to new challenges , before they have given proper consideration to the common european interest in maintaining schengen as an area without internal border controls; reiterates its call on the commission to exercise appropriate scrutiny over the application of the schengen acquis , including through the use of infringement procedures , and underlines the urgent need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among the schengen states and appropriate governance for the schengen area; ### deleted


### 2. deplores the fact that internal border controls are continuing to be introduced by some member states as a unilateral response to new challenges , before they have given proper consideration to the common european interest in maintaining schengen as an area without internal border controls; reiterates its call on the commission to exercise appropriate scrutiny over the application of the schengen acquis , including through the use of infringement procedures , and underlines the urgent need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among the schengen states and appropriate governance for the schengen area; ### 2. recalls that member states retain sovereignty over border management; recognises , at the same time , that urgent measures are needed to resume national , european and international travel in order to revive the tourism industry;


### 6. notes that the agency has ongoing legal procedures regarding alleged violations of the staff regulations of officials of the european union and the conditions of employment of other servants of the union , laid down in council regulation (eec , euratom , ecsc) no 259/682 , and the right to good administration; notes that two cases3 were dismissed as unfounded and that the other two cases4 , wherein the general court ruled in favour of the agency at the first instance5 , are at the appeal stage; ### 6. notes that in 2020 on the legal procedures regarding alleged violations of the staff regulations of officials of the european union and the conditions of employment of other servants of the union , laid down in council regulation (eec , euratom , ecsc) no 259/682 , and the right to good administration , two cases3 were dismissed as unfounded and that in two other two cases4 the general court ruled in favour of the agency both at the first instance5 and at the appeal stage;


### 14. notes that the agency disseminated 99 941 print publications and ranked among the top agencies in terms of publication orders at the publications office of the european union; notes that the agency has a good social media presence; encourages the agency to maintain the results achieved; ### 14. notes that the agency disseminated 99 941 print publications and ranked among the top agencies in terms of publication orders at the publications office of the european union; welcomes that the agency has a good social media presence; encourages the agency to continue promoting its work , research and activities to increase its public visibility;


### 1. notes that approaches to regulating prostitution vary across the eu and target three key components of this system: prostituted persons , the purchase of sex (i.e. demand) , and pimping; stresses that the different laws have different effects on women in prostitution , their rights , women’s rights in general , gender equality , demand , society and neighbouring countries; ### 1. notes that approaches to regulating prostitution vary across the eu , since certain social norms may also shape negative attitudes and prejudice towards that activity , which impact legal practices in the area of decision-making as well as cases involving the receipt of various benefits , and target three key components of this system: prostituted persons , the purchase of sex (i.e. demand) , and pimping; stresses that the different laws have different effects on women in prostitution , their rights , women’s rights in general , gender equality , demand , society and neighbouring countries;


### 2. calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard for mandatory training on gender equality; ### 2. calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard for mandatory training on gender mainstreaming;


### 4. regrets that not a single one of the 12 civilian csdp missions is headed by a woman; calls on the vp/hr to draw up a gender strategy for csdp missions with specific targets; ### 4. regrets that not a single one of the 12 civilian csdp missions is headed by a woman; calls on the vp/hr to draw up a gender strategy for csdp missions with specific targets for the representation of women at all levels of the missions;


### 9. recognises that gender equality is a prerequisite for efficient management of climate challenges. ### deleted


### 9. recognises that gender equality is a prerequisite for efficient management of climate challenges. ### 9. recognises that gender equality is not only a goal in itself but also a means of achieving other goals , such as peace and security , and it is a prerequisite for efficient management of climate challenges.


### c. whereas the crisis triggered by the global covid-19 pandemic , the outbreak of which was first identified in december 2019 , the ways in which states have responded to it , the hardship it has caused and its impact on international relations and conflicts have long-term implications on all matters involving respect for human rights; ### c. whereas the crisis triggered by the global covid-19 pandemic , the outbreak of which was first identified in december 2019 , has shown the weakness and reinforced the fractures of the rules-based international order; whereas the ways in which states have responded to it , the hardship it has caused and its impact on international relations and conflicts have long-term implications on all matters involving respect for human rights;


### c. whereas the crisis triggered by the global covid-19 pandemic , the outbreak of which was first identified in december 2019 , the ways in which states have responded to it , the hardship it has caused and its impact on international relations and conflicts have long-term implications on all matters involving respect for human rights; ### c. whereas the crisis triggered by the global covid-19 pandemic , the outbreak of which was first identified in december 2019 , the ways in which states have responded to it , the hardship it has caused and its impact on international relations and conflicts have long-term implications on all matters involving respect for human rights and have deepened existing inequalities and inequities and have had disproportionate impacts on women and marginalised groups;


### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; ### 1. takes note of the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives; stresses that precautionary measures must be adopted with due regard for fundamental human rights , such as freedom of movement;


### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; ### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; stresses that the member states have been much more effective than the european union during this crisis;


### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; ### 1. welcomes the responses to the covid-19 pandemic of those states which have placed the rights to life and health as their first imperatives , on the basis of the principle that precautionary measures , including lockdowns , must prevail over economic considerations; recalls that all measures in response to the pandemic must be grounded in human rights and equity , to safeguard and further progress towards the sdgs;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences; also stresses in this regard the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental human rights , including lgbti rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights(srhr) , for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the exacerbation of shrinking space for civil society and gender inequality , the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of violence against women , hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data;


### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , the targeting of vulnerable groups accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data; ### 2. expresses very serious concerns , however , about the decline in democratic and human rights standards that the crisis has caused in some countries; is of the opinion that this pushback primarily results from the devastating economic and social consequences of the crisis and their use as a pretext to manipulate state institutions and electoral timelines , suppress the activities of human rights defenders , political opponents , media or civil society representatives , and restrict fundamental freedoms for purposes unrelated to the pandemic; also stresses in this regard the rise of hate speech , based on race , ethnicity , religion or caste , the targeting of vulnerable groups , such as dalits , accused of spreading the virus , and the widespread use , in violation of human rights , of digital technologies aimed at containing the pandemic by tracking citizens and retrieving their private data;


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


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


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


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


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


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


### 4. underlines the tremendous and increasing threat to human rights that climate change , environmental destruction and loss of biodiversity entail by depriving people of the fundamental right to life , due in particular to a higher level of global hunger , restrictions on access to water and additional deaths from malnutrition and the increased spread of diseases; draws attention , furthermore , to the risks posed by climate change to peace and security , as food insecurity and water scarcity can lead to competition over natural resources and then to instability and conflicts within and between fragile states; highlights that least developed countries are the most vulnerable to climate change , as they find it hardest to withstand its devastating impacts; ### 4. underlines the tremendous and increasing threat to certain human rights driven by climate change , environmental destruction and loss of biodiversity entail by depriving people of the fundamental right to life , due in particular to a higher level of global hunger , restrictions on access to water and additional deaths from malnutrition and the increased spread of diseases; draws attention , furthermore , to the risks posed by climate change to peace and security , as food insecurity and water scarcity can lead to competition over natural resources and then to instability and conflicts within and between fragile states; highlights that certain least developed countries are the most vulnerable to climate change , as they find it hardest to withstand its devastating impacts;


### 5. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , human rights international law provides access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; underlines the need to pay particular attention to aid to environmentally and climate-displaced persons; ### deleted


### 5. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , human rights international law provides access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; underlines the need to pay particular attention to aid to environmentally and climate-displaced persons; ### 5. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , human rights international law provides access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states , businesses and individuals accountable for their responses to climate change; underlines the need to pay particular attention to aid to environmentally and climate-displaced persons;


### 6. expresses major concern over deforestation , in particular in the amazon in 2019 , given that forests contribute to mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide; stresses that indigenous peoples have often been the first victims of deforestation , which endangers their rights to land and access to vital resources; ### 6. expresses major concern over deforestation , in particular in the amazon in 2019 , given that forests contribute to mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide; stresses that indigenous peoples have often been the first victims of deforestation , which endangers their rights to land , among other rights , and access to vital resources; stresses that impunity for these and other violations is a driving force in deforestation and therefore deems accountability for these violations to be essential;


### 28. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , international human rights law provides for access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; ### deleted


### 28. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , international human rights law provides for access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; ### 28. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , and international human rights law provides for access to certain remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change;


### 28. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , international human rights law provides for access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; ### 28. condemns the continuing human rights violations committed against environmental activists; affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , international human rights law provides for access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change;


### 28. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , international human rights law provides for access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states and businesses accountable for their responses to climate change; ### 28. affirms that the promotion and protection of human rights and climate and environmental action are interlinked , because , in particular , international human rights law provides for access to remedies and legal means to redress the damage caused by climate change , to implement measures to combat climate change and to hold states , businesses and individuals accountable for their responses to climate change;


### 29. supports a rights-based approach to boost climate action that ensures public participation and access to justice in the making , implementation and review of political decisions related to climate change; ### deleted


### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often develop domestically at national or regional level , involve many parties , including terror organisations and non-state agents , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , getting more women involved in peace work , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace; ### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often cannot be ascribed either to a classical non international armed conflict , or to an international armed conflict , which involves many parties , including non-state armed groups and foreign powers , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences , particularly because of the difficulties in distinguishing between combatants and non-combatants; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , getting more women involved in peace work , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace;


### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often develop domestically at national or regional level , involve many parties , including terror organisations and non-state agents , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , getting more women involved in peace work , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace; ### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often develop domestically at national or regional level , involve many parties , including terror organisations and non-state agents , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , ensuring the integration of a gender perspective throughout these efforts , getting more women involved in peace work , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace;


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


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


### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often develop domestically at national or regional level , involve many parties , including terror organisations and non-state agents , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , getting more women involved in peace work , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace; ### 30. underlines the complexity of modern conflicts , which often develop domestically at national or regional level , involve many parties , including terror organisations and non-state agents , and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , addressing their root causes , investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts , seeking and maintaining space for political solutions , creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans , getting more women involved in peace work , and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace as well as address trafficking and sexual and gender-based violence , and ensure sustained access to essential and life-saving health services , such as for people living with hiv;


### 31. calls on the member states to strictly abide by the provisions of the article 7 of the un arms trade treaty on export and export assessment and of the eu code of conduct on arms exports , by refusing any transfer of arms which would result in the risk that the importing state may commit or facilitate serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law; ### 31. calls on the member states to strictly abide by the provisions of the article 7 of the un arms trade treaty on export and export assessment and of the eu code of conduct on arms exports , by refusing any transfer of arms which would result in the risk that the importing state or non-state actors may commit or facilitate serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law;


### 31. calls on the member states to strictly abide by the provisions of the article 7 of the un arms trade treaty on export and export assessment and of the eu code of conduct on arms exports , by refusing any transfer of arms which would result in the risk that the importing state may commit or facilitate serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law; ### 31. calls on the member states to strictly abide by the provisions of the article 7 of the un arms trade treaty on export and export assessment and of the eu code of conduct on arms exports , by refusing any transfer of arms which would result in the risk that the importing state may commit or facilitate serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law , including in the context of the european peace facility;


### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; ### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable; calls for the icc to continue its work with impartiality and independence , and protect also religious minorities which are victims of atrocity crimes foreseen in its statute; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity;


### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; ### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc prosecutor , which are unacceptable and calls on states parties to take concrete action to seek the removal of those sanctions and support those affected by them; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; recognises the work of the independent expert review , tasked to identify areas for reform , and calls upon the icc to take all necessary measures to improve its performance , effectiveness and positive impact , particularly on communities and victims affected by its work; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity;


### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; ### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; calls on the commission and the eeas to explore ways and present new tools 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 non-eu countries to apply the principle of universal jurisdiction in their domestic legal systems;


### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; ### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; reiterates its call for the vp/hr to appoint an eu special representative on international humanitarian law and international justice with a mandate to promote , mainstream and represent the eu’s commitment to the fight against impunity;


### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; ### 32. reaffirms its unwavering support for the international criminal court (icc) and calls on the states parties to the rome statute to provide the icc with proper financial resources in order to enable it to fulfil its tasks within its mandate; considers the attacks against the icc to be deeply regrettable and lastly condemns the individual sanctions imposed by the us on its staff , notably those against the icc chief prosecutor , which are unacceptable; stresses that the icc is the only international institution that has the ability to prosecute some of the world’s most horrific crimes and to defend victims that have no other recourse; asks the eu to continue to protect the icc’s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim at obstructing the functioning of international criminal justice; reiterates its recommendation to establish a european observatory on prevention , accountability , and combating impunity; calls on the eu member states and the eu genocide network to support the un investigative team in collecting , preserving and storing evidence of crimes currently being committed or very recently perpetrated so that they are not lost;


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


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


### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation; ### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation; stresses the importance of a structural dialogue based approach in the protection and enforcement of human rights;


### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation; ### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance for this system to comply with eu mechanism of judicial review; underlines the necessity of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation;


### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation; ### 34. calls for the adoption and implementation of a global eu human rights sanctions mechanism as an essential part of the eu existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the eu’s role as a global human rights actor , allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective implementation; calls for the establishment of an eu-level advisory committee with parliament’s participation; stresses that such a mechanism will contribute in combating human rights violations , fighting impunity and protecting human rights activists and defenders around the world , as well as the importance of the european union acting on human rights sanctions in an efficient way , therefore using qualified majority voting;


### 35. commends the work and contribution to the fight against impunity of ms agnès callamard , un special rapporteur on extrajudicial , summary or arbitrary executions , in conducting investigations into suspected cases of extrajudicial murders in 2019 while being subjected of intimidations and threats; ### 35. commends the work and contribution to the fight against impunity of ms agnès callamard , un special rapporteur on extrajudicial , summary or arbitrary executions , in conducting investigations into suspected cases of extrajudicial murders in 2019 , for instance , on the murder of journalist jamal khashoggi , while being subjected of intimidations and threats;


### 36. condemns the killings , arbitrary detention , torture , persecution , harassment , remote digital surveillance of and smear campaigns against hrds; notes with great concern the high number of land and environmental hrds that were murdered or violently attacked in 2019 for standing up to protect natural resources and the rights of individuals to live in a safe and healthy environment; ### 36. condemns the killings , arbitrary detention , torture , persecution , harassment , remote digital surveillance of and smear campaigns against hrds; notes with great concern the high number of land and environmental hrds that were murdered or violently attacked in 2019 for standing up to protect natural resources and the rights of individuals to live in a safe and healthy environment; condemns , in particular , turkey , the country with the highest number of imprisoned journalists in the world , which nevertheless remains involved in an eu accession procedure , which should be ended immediately;


### 36. condemns the killings , arbitrary detention , torture , persecution , harassment , remote digital surveillance of and smear campaigns against hrds; notes with great concern the high number of land and environmental hrds that were murdered or violently attacked in 2019 for standing up to protect natural resources and the rights of individuals to live in a safe and healthy environment; ### 36. condemns the killings , arbitrary detention , torture , persecution , harassment , remote digital surveillance of and smear campaigns against hrds; notes with great concern the high number of land and environmental hrds that were murdered or violently attacked in 2019 for standing up to protect natural resources and the rights of individuals to live in a safe and healthy environment; notes that whrds face gender-specific threats and violence and calls on the eu to guarantee their access to protection mechanisms , resources and to support them politically;


### 37. calls on the eu institutions to strengthen their support for hrds as a key and integral part of the union’s external policy on human rights; stresses that political dialogue with authorities of non-eu countries , trial observation , visits to detained hrds , relocation support and public statements are essential implementing instruments of this policy; calls on the eu and its member states to step up their efforts by acting in a more united way and using these instruments in a coherent and uniform manner , regardless of the country concerned , in cases where the rights of hrds have been violated; highlights the continuous action in 2019 of parliament and its subcommittee on human rights to support and draw attention to the situation of hrds , including sakharov prize laureates and nominees , in particular when they are in danger or face violations of their rights; ### 37. calls on the eu institutions to strengthen their support for hrds as a key and integral part of the union’s external policy on human rights; stresses that political dialogue with authorities of non-eu countries , trial observation , meeting with human rights defenders in country visits , visits to detained hrds , relocation support and public statements are essential implementing instruments of this policy; calls on the eu and its member states to step up their efforts by acting in a more united way and using these instruments in a coherent and uniform manner , regardless of the country concerned , in cases where the rights of hrds have been violated; highlights the continuous action in 2019 of parliament and its subcommittee on human rights to support and draw attention to the situation of hrds , including sakharov prize laureates and nominees , in particular when they are in danger or face violations of their rights;


### 37. calls on the eu institutions to strengthen their support for hrds as a key and integral part of the union’s external policy on human rights; stresses that political dialogue with authorities of non-eu countries , trial observation , visits to detained hrds , relocation support and public statements are essential implementing instruments of this policy; calls on the eu and its member states to step up their efforts by acting in a more united way and using these instruments in a coherent and uniform manner , regardless of the country concerned , in cases where the rights of hrds have been violated; highlights the continuous action in 2019 of parliament and its subcommittee on human rights to support and draw attention to the situation of hrds , including sakharov prize laureates and nominees , in particular when they are in danger or face violations of their rights; ### 37. calls on the eu institutions to strengthen their support for hrds as a key and integral part of the union’s external policy on human rights; stresses that political dialogue with authorities of non-eu countries , trial observation , visits to detained hrds , relocation support and public statements are essential implementing instruments of this policy; calls on the eu and its member states to step up their efforts by acting in a more united way and using these instruments in a coherent and uniform manner , regardless of the country concerned , in cases where the rights of hrds have been violated; calls on the eu and its member states in this spirit to issue annual council conclusions on hrds taking stock of their action on hrds and setting out strategic commitments for hrds at highest level; highlights the continuous action in 2019 of parliament and its subcommittee on human rights to support and draw attention to the situation of hrds , including sakharov prize laureates and nominees , in particular when they are in danger or face violations of their rights;


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


### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation; ### 39. calls on the commission and member states to implement the gender equality strategy both within and outside the eu in a coherent manner , and to take effective and concrete actions to counter the backlash against women’s rights , gender equality and srhr; calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation;


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


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


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


### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation; ### 39. calls for the adoption of an ambitious eu action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in external relations for 2021-2025 (gender action plan iii); calls in this regard for the reinforcement of eu support for non-eu countries that are implementing new policies and legislative changes with a view to aligning national legal frameworks to international and sdg commitments concerning women’s rights and gender equality , to protecting women hrds , to advancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights , to providing young people with science-based and comprehensive sexual education and to preventing sexual and gender-based violence and female genital mutilation; further calls on the eu and member states to give high priority to promoting gender equality and srhr in all their external actions including in multilateral and bilateral fora;


### 40. reiterates its call on the eu and its member states to step up their cooperation and dialogue with non-eu countries , with the aim of advocating for children’s rights to be respected everywhere in the world; urges in this regard the eu and its member states to work with partner countries and to pledge further financial resources , in particular within the framework of official development assistance , in order to meet global challenges regarding health and education of children , the eradication of child labour , the fight against violence , sexual abuse and early and forced marriage , trafficking and exploitation , and recruitment and use in armed conflicts , of which millions of children are victims; welcomes the attention given to the eu actions on protecting and promoting the rights of the child on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the uncrc and reiterates its call on the commission to explore how the eu as a body can accede to the uncrc; ### 40. reiterates its call on the eu and its member states to step up their cooperation and dialogue with non-eu countries , with the aim of advocating for children’s rights to be respected everywhere in the world; urges in this regard the eu and its member states to work with partner countries and to pledge further financial resources , in particular within the framework of official development assistance , in order to meet global challenges regarding health and education of children , including the right to education in the mother tongue the eradication of child labour , the fight against violence , sexual abuse and early and forced marriage , trafficking and exploitation , and recruitment and use in armed conflicts , of which millions of children are victims; welcomes the attention given to the eu actions on protecting and promoting the rights of the child on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the uncrc and reiterates its call on the commission to explore how the eu as a body can accede to the uncrc; reminds that the primary interest of the child is the protection by his or her own family in an environment where they are able to grow up with the support and protection they need , and with their primary needs covered;


### 40. reiterates its call on the eu and its member states to step up their cooperation and dialogue with non-eu countries , with the aim of advocating for children’s rights to be respected everywhere in the world; urges in this regard the eu and its member states to work with partner countries and to pledge further financial resources , in particular within the framework of official development assistance , in order to meet global challenges regarding health and education of children , the eradication of child labour , the fight against violence , sexual abuse and early and forced marriage , trafficking and exploitation , and recruitment and use in armed conflicts , of which millions of children are victims; welcomes the attention given to the eu actions on protecting and promoting the rights of the child on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the uncrc and reiterates its call on the commission to explore how the eu as a body can accede to the uncrc; ### 40. reiterates its call on the eu and its member states to step up their cooperation and dialogue with non-eu countries , with the aim of advocating for children’s rights to be respected everywhere in the world; urges in this regard the eu and its member states to work with partner countries and to pledge further financial resources , in particular within the framework of official development assistance , in order to meet global challenges regarding health and education of children , the eradication of child labour , the fight against violence , sexual abuse and early and forced marriage , trafficking and exploitation , and recruitment or use in armed conflicts , of which millions of children are victims; welcomes the attention given to the eu actions on protecting and promoting the rights of the child on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the uncrc and reiterates its call on the commission to explore how the eu as a body can accede to the uncrc;


### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and develop a new and ambitious lgbti+ equality strategy; ### deleted


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


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


### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and develop a new and ambitious lgbti+ equality strategy; ### 42. considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex (lgbti) persons , notably by de-criminalising homosexuality , and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgtbi persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the eu to play a leading role in defending the human rights of lgbti persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation;


### 43. is seriously concerned at the suffering and vulnerability of indigenous communities that results from the consequences of climate change and the covid-19 pandemic , which are worsened by the loss of their lands and livelihoods due to corporate activities and related damages; regrets the fact that indigenous peoples continue to face widespread and systematic discrimination and persecution worldwide , including forced displacements , arbitrary arrests and the killing of human rights defenders; recommends that the eu and its member states include references to indigenous peoples and the rights contained in the un declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples in the relevant and emerging frameworks for due diligence , and ensure that eu-based companies be held to account in the event of a breach of their obligations; ### 43. is seriously concerned at the suffering and vulnerability of indigenous communities and individuals that results from the consequences of climate change and the covid-19 pandemic , which are worsened by the loss of their lands and livelihoods due to corporate activities and related damages; regrets the fact that indigenous peoples continue to face widespread and systematic discrimination and persecution worldwide , including forced displacements , arbitrary arrests and the killing of human rights and land defenders; recommends that the eu and its member states include references to indigenous peoples and the rights contained in the un declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples in the relevant and emerging frameworks for due diligence , and ensure that eu-based companies be held to account in the event of a breach of their obligations;


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


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


### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of racism , discrimination or xenophobia are held accountable; ### 45. expresses its deep concern regarding policies of reverse racial discrimination in south africa; notes that south africa is the only country in the world where a majority of 80% is protected through affirmative action policies against a minority of no more than 8% , more than 25 years after the end of apartheid; further condemns the brutal and torturous murders of white south africans , and farmers in particular; urges the south african government to prioritise the prevention , investigation and prosecution of these attacks and murders as a matter of extreme urgency , to prevent a potential genocide from occurring and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable; further confirms the right of peoples in south africa to pursue self-determination in all its forms and urges the south african government to ensure that the right to self-determination is given meaningful effect for all peoples in south africa , and in particular for minorities; further condemns the fact that these attacks are widely ignored or rationalised by the international community in its perpetual pursuit of political correctness; urges eu member states to condemn all such acts of violence against minority groups in south africa;


### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of racism , discrimination or xenophobia are held accountable; ### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of discrimination based on race , caste (work and descent) , religion , ethnic or national origin are held accountable;


### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of racism , discrimination or xenophobia are held accountable; ### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of racism , discrimination or xenophobia are held accountable; calls on all eu delegations and their respective focal points on human rights to consistently abide by their obligation to assess and analyse the state of non-discrimination and to present it in their eu human rights and democracy country strategies (hrdcs) under the chapter pertaining to non-discrimination and exclusion as well as its relevant sections on the specific grounds for discrimination and/ or for discriminated groups; stresses that the updates to the state of non-discrimination in the annual implementation reports of the hrdcs and homs’ reports are vital for the preparations of and informing of the human rights dialogues and the guidelines also state that the eu must encourage and support active participation of civil society in multilateral fora and mechanisms in relation to discrimination based on caste (work and descent);


### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of racism , discrimination or xenophobia are held accountable; ### 45. welcomes the adoption in 2019 by the council of the eu human rights guidelines on non-discrimination in external action; calls on the eu and its member states to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that those responsible for violations of rights on the grounds of racism , discrimination or xenophobia are held accountable; rejects any application of travel restrictions for people living with hiv , within the eu member states and in partner countries;


### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights; ### 46. is appalled by the number of killings , attacks and acts of persecution , discrimination , harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place , and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; further expresses concern about the misuse and instrumentalisation of religion to foment intolerance undermine or other human rights , including srhr and the rights of lgbti persons; welcomes the global exchange on religion in society , launched by the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) in brussels on 6 september 2019; recommends , however , that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter-religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of eu support to intra-religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought , conscience , religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of eu activities related to human rights;