### 38. recalls its commitment to the rights of refugees , as provided by international human rights and refugee laws , in particular the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and the 1967 protocol thereto; recalls the obligations of states to protect refugees and respect their rights in accordance with the relevant international law; notes with concern that the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution , conflict , violence , human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order reached an unprecedented 89 million by the end of 2021 , 36.5 million of whom are children; stresses , in this context , that international action and cooperation is more essential than ever to ensure protection for refugees; ### 38. recalls its commitment to the rights of refugees , as provided by international human rights and refugee laws , in particular the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and the 1967 protocol thereto; recalls the obligations of states to protect refugees and respect their rights in accordance with the relevant international law; notes with concern that the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution , conflict , violence , human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order reached an unprecedented 89 million by the end of 2021 , 36.5 million of whom are children; recalls that refugees and migrants , especially undocumented migrants , face barriers in access to healthcare , including sexual and reproductive healthcare around the world; stresses , in this context , that international action and cooperation is more essential than ever to ensure protection for refugees;


### 39. notes that 5.3 million ukrainians have entered the eu since the beginning of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine; underlines the importance of a proper and realistic assessment of the time that ukrainians who have fled the war will probably need to stay outside their country , as long-term stays require different kinds of responses and funding from the host countries , including a greater focus on access to education , economic opportunities , housing and integration in the host societies; ### 39. notes that 8.8 million ukrainians have entered the eu since the beginning of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine; underlines the importance of enhanced funding from the host countries , including a greater focus on access to education , economic opportunities , housing , healthcare and integration in the host societies; underlines the need to support , among others , those victims of sexual , gender-based and reproductive violence;


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


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


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


### 44. calls for the eu and its member states to step up their contribution to the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss globally , in particular by ensuring that goods imported by the eu are produced in accordance with human rights protected under international law , including the rights of indigenous people , and do not contribute to deforestation or damage to natural ecosystems; ### 44. calls for the eu and its member states to step up their contribution to the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss globally , in particular by ensuring that goods imported by the eu are produced in accordance with human rights protected under international law , including the rights of indigenous people , and do not contribute to the destruction of natural ecosystems;


### 46. calls for the eu to use the full potential of conditionality on human rights to grant preferential access to its market to third countries; calls , in particular , for a closer link between preferential treatment and progress on human rights in the updated regulation on the generalised scheme of preferences (gsp+) and for greater transparency throughout all steps of the procedure for granting gsp+ status , including following up on any possible violations; calls for a standing invitation for the eu to observe national elections in third countries to be established as a condition for granting those countries gsp+ status; reiterates its calls for the commission to systematically carry out human rights impact assessments focused on the risks of human rights violations prior to granting any preferential regime to a country and to swiftly respond to any violations , including the revocation of gsp+ status if warranted; ### 46. calls for the eu to use the full potential of conditionality on human rights to grant preferential access to its market to third countries; calls , in particular , for a closer link between preferential treatment and progress on human rights in the updated regulation on the generalised scheme of preferences (gsp+) and for greater transparency throughout all steps of the procedure for granting gsp+ status , including following up on any possible violations; calls for a standing invitation for the eu to observe national elections in third countries to be established as a condition for granting those countries gsp+ status; reiterates its calls for the commission to systematically carry out human rights impact assessments focused on the risks of human rights violations prior to granting any preferential regime to a country and to swiftly respond to any violations , including the revocation of gsp+ status if warranted; underlines the need for adequate resources and clear procedures to properly carry out the human rights impact assessments and the monitoring of the application of the international human rights conventions;


### 47. welcomes the commission’s proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence as a step towards fostering responsible corporate behaviour with regard to human , labour and environmental rights; emphasises that the directive’s requirements as regards reporting on the sustainability and due diligence strategies should apply to all publicly listed undertakings and to small and medium-sized undertakings operating in high-risk economic sectors; calls on the commission to draw up a strong and coherent strategy on forced labour as an accompaniment to its proposal , notably with a view to implementing a complete ban on eu imports of goods produced through forced labour; ### 47. welcomes the commission’s proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence as a step towards fostering responsible corporate behaviour with regard to human , labour and environmental rights; emphasises that the directive’s requirements as regards reporting on the sustainability and due diligence strategies should apply to all publicly listed undertakings and to small and medium-sized undertakings operating in high-risk economic sectors;


### 48. stresses that human rights must fully encompass the digital sphere and must be protected from the improper use of technology; underlines the risks posed by digital technologies to personal liberty and democracy at large and condemns the role of digital technologies in human rights violations; calls for more intensive efforts to establish a comprehensive legal framework on digital technologies , which should balance the need to protect human rights with taking advantage of the possible gains such technologies can offer for human well-being; ### 48. stresses that human rights must fully encompass the digital sphere and must be protected from the improper use of technology; underlines the risks posed by digital technologies to personal liberty and democracy at large and condemns the role of digital technologies in human rights violations; calls for more intensive efforts to establish a comprehensive legal framework on digital technologies , which should balance the need to protect human rights with taking advantage of the possible gains such technologies can offer for human well-being; insists on the importance of an open , free , stable and secure cyberspace , which upholds the core values of democracy , human rights and the rule of law; strongly supports voluntary , non-binding norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace , encompassing respect for privacy and the fundamental rights of citizens;


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality; stresses the valuable contribution that the eige can make to all parliament committees; ### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality; stresses the valuable contribution that the eige can make to all parliament committees; acknowledges the specialisation and insight of eige , especially in the provision of data and assessment of policies of member states;


### 3. recommends the allocation of more staff to eige in order to cope with a sharp rise of requests for technical assistance on gender mainstreaming; ### 3. recommends the allocation of more staff to eige in order to cope with a sharp rise of requests for technical assistance on gender mainstreaming and in order to respond to urgent gender equality issues stemming in particular from the successive crises and the backlashes against gender equality and women’s rights , in several member states and worldwide;


### a. whereas gender mainstreaming is a widely recognised strategy to ensure gender equality; ### a. whereas gender mainstreaming is a widely recognised strategy to ensure gender equality by integrating gender perspective into all policies , programmes and measures , with a view to promoting gender equality and combating discrimination;


### b. whereas gender discrimination often intersects with other types of discrimination; ### b. whereas gender discrimination often intersects with discrimination on other grounds , leading to multiple and compounding discrimination against specific groups , as well as particular types of discrimination due to several intersecting grounds;


### c. whereas gender mainstreaming measures include , among others , quotas , work-life balance measures , anti-harassment policies and gender impact assessments; ### c. whereas gender mainstreaming measures include , among others , quotas , work-life balance measures , anti-harassment policies , gender responsive recruitment procedures , gender impact assessments to adopt gender responsive legislation , the use of gender neutral language and communicating in a gender responsive manner;


### d. whereas the progress in addressing sexual harassment after three years of the #metoo movement is not sufficient; ### d. whereas the progress in addressing sexual harassment after three years of the #metoo movement is not sufficient and there is still a lot to be done , within the european institutions and beyond; whereas research shows that harassment is more widespread than commonly believed and is significantly underreported;


### e. whereas gender-responsive budgeting consists of understanding the impact of budgetary and policy decisions on gender equality and adjusting public expenditure and revenue accordingly; ### e. whereas gender-responsive budgeting is not just about funding explicit gender equality initiatives , but also about understanding the impact of budgetary and policy decisions on gender equality and adjusting public expenditure and revenue accordingly;


### 1. reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality and endorses gender mainstreaming as one of its official policy approaches to ensure it; ### 1. reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality and endorses gender mainstreaming as one of its official policy approaches to ensure it; stresses that gender equality is a joint responsibility , requiring action by all eu institutions , member states and eu agencies , in partnership with civil society and women’s organisations , social partners and the private sector;


### 2. stresses that measures to ensure gender equality need to incorporate an intersectional approach; ### 2. stresses that measures to ensure gender equality need to incorporate an intersectional approach with the aim of leaving no one behind and eliminating all forms of discrimination including intersecting forms;


### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics , but stresses that we are far from reaching gender parity; ### 3. welcomes the increasing number of women involved in politics , but stresses that we are far from reaching gender parity in that area and that women with a public profile , such as politicians and activists , are often the target of harassment with the intention of discouraging their presence in public life and decision-making spheres; stresses that no feminist legislation and policies can be designed without the presence of women in decision-making;


### 4. notes the lack of data on gender mainstreaming within the eu institutions beyond data on the number of women in different positions; ### 4. notes the lack of data on gender mainstreaming within the eu institutions beyond data on the number of women in different positions , therefore , commits to collect qualitative indicators on gender equality and additional gender disaggregated data in order to continue the improvement of gender equality;


### 5. welcomes the adoption of gender action plans by all parliament committees; notes , however , the lack of monitoring and implementation of these plans; ### 5. welcomes the adoption of gender action plans by all parliament committees; notes , however , the lack of monitoring and implementation of these plans; calls therefore on the committees to monitor their gender action plans in order to measure their progress and ensure their implementation;


### 6. welcomes the adoption of a gender action plan in july 2020 and a roadmap for its implementation in april 2021; regrets , however , that most of the measures included are formulated as principles without clear targets and obligations; ### 6. welcomes the new provision of the rules of procedure of the parliament adopted in 2019 that established the obligation to adopt a gender action plan aimed at incorporating a gender perspective in all parliament’s activities , at all levels and all stages; welcomes the adoption of a gender action plan in july 2020 and a roadmap for its implementation in april 2021; requests to prepare regular monitoring reports of the progress made in implementing it; regrets that the gender action plan and the roadmap are not publicly available and that most of the measures included are formulated as principles without clear targets and obligations , which indicates the lack of political engagement in their implementation;


### 7. insists on the need to introduce binding quotas in the upcoming revision of the eu electoral law; ### 7. notes that the percentage of women meps has slightly decreased since the end of last term from about 39.6% to 39.1%; nevertheless , welcomes the progress in female political representation in the parliament , which is higher than the eu average of 30.4% female members within member states’ national parliaments and significantly higher than the worldwide average for parliaments of 25.2%; welcomes that some member states and political parties have introduced rules to ensure gender balance in their electoral lists and insists on the need to introduce binding quotas in the upcoming revision of the eu electoral law;


### 8. regrets the lack of gender-responsive recruitment procedures in parliament; ### 8. regrets the lack of gender-responsive recruitment procedures in parliament which would avoid discrimination and increase the presence of women in areas where women are underrepresented in the administration and political groups;


### 9. calls for gender balance in the leadership of committees , delegations and political groups to be improved; welcomes the amendment to rule 213(1) of parliament’s rules of procedure requiring the bureau of each committee to be gender-balanced; ### 9. welcomes the fully gender-balanced bureau of the parliament with eight female vice-presidents out of 14 and two female quaestors out of five; notes however , that only three out of seven political groups of the parliament have women as chairs or co-chairs , 11 of the 27 committees are currently chaired by a woman and 13 out of the 44 delegation chairs are women; calls for gender balance in the leadership of committees , delegations and political groups to be improved; welcomes the amendment to rule 213(1) of parliament’s rules of procedure requiring the bureau of each committee to be gender-balanced; however , regrets that this amendment will enter into force only at the opening of the first part-session following the next elections to the european parliament due to be held in 2024;


### 10. calls for gender balance to be ensured at all levels of plenary , committee and delegation work , including when appointing coordinators , rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs and when distributing speaking time; ### 10. calls for gender balance to be ensured at all levels of plenary , committee and delegation work , including when appointing coordinators , rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs and when distributing speaking time; calls to amend parliament’s rules of procedure accordingly; highlights the need to ensure that parity is respected especially with regard to the governance of co-chaired bodies and the distribution of shared responsibilities such as co-rapporteurs or co-shadow-rapporteurs;


### 11. calls on the political groups to establish internal rules ensuring gender equality in their internal functioning; ### 11. calls on the political groups to establish internal rules ensuring gender equality in their internal functioning especially regarding appointments , distribution of roles and responsibilities;


### 12. notes that despite all the progress and efforts made , gender equality at all management levels of parliament’s administration has not yet been achieved; calls for women to be prioritised for recruitment when they are under-represented and the respective merits of the candidates are equal; ### 12. notes that despite all the progress and efforts made , gender equality at all management levels of parliament’s administration has not yet been achieved; welcomes the fact that at directors level the parity is reached , but regrets that at the directors-general level women represent only 23 ,1% and at heads of unit level - 39.3%; commends in this regard the target of the administration of the parliament to have 50% women in middle and senior manager positions and 40% women in top manager positions in the administration by 2024; calls for women to be prioritised for recruitment when they are under-represented and the respective merits of the candidates are equal; calls for mentorship programmes to be implemented;


### c. recompose the anti-harassment bodies to include external legal , medical and therapeutic experts; ### c. recompose the anti-harassment bodies to ensure gender balance and independence by including external legal , medical and therapeutic experts in the domain of harassment with full voting rights;


### 15. commits to guaranteeing a good work-life balance for members , group staff , accredited parliamentary assistants and administrative staff; ### 15. commits to guaranteeing a good work-life balance for members , group staff , accredited parliamentary assistants and administrative staff such as by adopting work-life balance friendly working hours and engage with the commission and the council to establish a common solution for meetings involving the three institutions;


### 16. welcomes the work of the committee on women’s rights and gender equality , the high-level group on gender equality and diversity and the gender mainstreaming network as leading bodies in ensuring gender mainstreaming in parliament; ### 16. welcomes the work of the committee on women’s rights and gender equality , the high-level group on gender equality and diversity and the gender mainstreaming network as leading bodies in ensuring gender mainstreaming in parliament; calls for a closer and more structured cooperation between these bodies through regular meetings to share information and to issue joint thematic reports;


### 17. calls for the institutionalisation of the gender mainstreaming network in the rules of procedure; ### 17. calls for the institutionalisation of the gender mainstreaming network in the rules of procedure , making it possible for the network to take decisions and have a budget with the aim of promoting gender mainstreaming in the activities of the parliamentary committees and delegations;


### 18. commits to working more closely with the european institute for gender equality to deliver regular training on gender mainstreaming for members , group staff , parliamentary assistants and staff of committee secretariats; ### 18. welcomes the training organised by eige for members of the parliament about gender impact assessments and gender budgeting , which was tailored for the parliament; commits to working more closely with the european institute for gender equality to deliver regular training on gender mainstreaming for members , group staff , parliamentary assistants and staff of committee secretariats;


### 19. commits to modifying the rules of procedure to include a specific procedure for gender mainstreaming amendments; ### 19. commits to modifying the rules of procedure to include a specific procedure for gender mainstreaming amendments; requests , in the context of own-initiative reports , to ensure sufficient time between the draft report of the leading committee is available and the vote in committee in order to allow femm committee to produce its position in the form of amendments to the draft report;


### 20. calls for all missions of the committees and delegations to be gender-balanced and for the gender equality dimension to be examined; ### 20. calls for all missions of the committees and delegations to be gender-balanced and for the gender equality and women’s rights dimension to be examined; calls , in addition , to include meetings with organisations promoting gender equality in mission programmes;


### 21. welcomes the commitment in the gender action plan roadmap to ensure that conferences include gender-balanced panels and experts to examine the gender equality dimension in the specific area of focus; ### 21. welcomes the commitment in the gender action plan roadmap to ensure that all committees and other bodies organising hearings , workshops and conferences include gender-balanced panels and experts competent to examine the gender equality and women’s rights dimension in the specific area of focus; asks for clear targets to implement this provision;


### 22. asks the relevant bodies to develop and adopt dedicated guidelines to implement gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting; ### 22. asks the gender mainstreaming network , the high level group on gender equality and diversity and femm , budg and cont committees to develop and adopt dedicated guidelines to implement gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting;


### 23. asks the commission to carry out a gender impact assessment for each legislative proposal; commits to carrying out a gender impact assessment for each own initiative legislative report; ### 23. regrets that gender impacts are rarely addressed as part of the commission’s impact assessments and that the commission’s impact assessment guidelines for the 2021-2027 mff recommend that gender equality should be taken into account in policy-making , only when it is “proportionate” to do so; asks the commission to change their approach , carry out a gender impact assessment for each legislative proposal and include explicitly gender-related objectives and performance indicators in the proposal thereof; commits to carrying out a gender impact assessment for each own initiative legislative report with the aim of including the gender perspective;


### 24. regrets that , overall , gender mainstreaming has not yet been applied across the eu budget; ### 24. regrets that , overall , gender mainstreaming has not yet been applied across the eu budget and the contribution of the budget to achieving gender equality has not been adequately monitored; commends achievements of negotiators of the parliament to include the gender mainstreaming aspects as horizontal principles within the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework; welcomes , in particular , the commitment by the commission to put in place a methodology to measure the relevant expenditure at programme level in the 2021-2027 mff at the latest by the end of 2022; calls on the commission to improve accountability and budgetary transparency and to apply the new methodology to all eu funding programmes;


### 25. welcomes the fact that mitigating the social and economic impact of the covid-19 crisis , in particular on women , was included as a general objective of the recovery and resilience facility; calls on the commission to closely monitor this provision; ### 25. welcomes that the general objective of mitigating the social and economic impact of the covid-19 crisis , in particular on women , and the requirement to include an explanation of how the measures in the national recovery and resilience plans are expected to contribute to gender equality were included in the recovery and resilience facility regulation; regrets , however , that the call of the femm committee to include a specific chapter on gender equality in national plans was not included; calls , therefore , on the commission to closely monitor the existing provisions linked to gender equality and to include relevant indicators in the recovery and resilience scoreboard to monitor the impact of national plans on gender equality;


### 26. calls on the commission to strengthen the institutional framework for supporting gender mainstreaming; ### 26. calls on the commission to strengthen the institutional framework for supporting gender mainstreaming and to translate its commitment to gender mainstreaming into specific actions; asks the commission to adopt an implementation plan for gender mainstreaming in each policy area;


### 27. calls on the commission to systematically disaggregate data by gender upon collection and take the gender dimension into account when evaluating and reporting on eu programmes; ### 27. calls on the commission to systematically disaggregate data by gender upon collection and take the gender dimension into account when evaluating and reporting on eu programmes; calls on the commission to include in upcoming legislative proposals the requirement to systematically collect gender-disaggregated data and relevant gender equality indicators for all programmes and include gender responsive monitoring and evaluation requirements;


### 28. reiterates its requests to unblock the eu ratification of the istanbul convention , the horizontal anti-discrimination directive and the women on boards directive; ### 28. regrets the lack of commitment of the council to deliver legislation with a gender perspective and reiterates its requests to unblock the eu ratification of the istanbul convention , the horizontal anti-discrimination directive , which will ensure that the intersectional dimension is taken into account when combating gender discrimination , and the women on boards directive;


### 29. reiterates its call on the council and the european council to establish a council configuration on gender equality; ### 29. reiterates its call on the council and the european council to establish a council configuration on gender equality in order to strengthen gender mainstreaming across all eu policies and legislation , develop dialogue and cooperation between member states , exchange best practices and legislation , unblock the negotiations on the main files related to gender equality , deliver common responses to eu-wide problems and ensure that gender equality issues are discussed at the highest political level;


### 31. requests that concrete targets to ensure gender balance when naming physical spaces of the european parliament be adopted; ### 31. requests that concrete targets to ensure gender balance when naming and renaming buildings , rooms and other physical spaces of the european parliament be adopted;


### 32. requests that an analysis of the distribution and design of parliament’s toilets to assess the need to adapt them to the requirements of all genders be carried out; ### 32. requests that an analysis of the distribution and design of parliament’s toilets to assess the need to adapt them to the requirements of all genders be carried out , including through measures such as the introduction of gender neutral toilets and increasing the number of toilets with individual trashcans and sinks to facilitate the use of menstrual cups and other sanitary products;


### 33. asks for its communication strategy to be revised , including through measures such as revising parliament’s website to include a specific section on gender equality; ### 33. asks for its communication strategy to be revised , including through measures such as revising parliament’s website to include a specific section on gender equality in the home menu , include relevant information about key files , such as the process of ratification of the istanbul convention by the eu , update the information on the parliament’s history and composition from the gender point of view , or establishing a protocol to mourn victims of femicide;


### 34. reiterates its call for an audit to be carried out to map the current situation in terms of gender equality and gender mainstreaming and make recommendations; ### 34. reiterates its call for an audit to be carried out to map the current situation in terms of gender equality and gender mainstreaming and make recommendations in both the political and the administrative sides of parliament’s activities; suggests that this audit should cover all the areas and indicators developed in the european institute for gender equality’s “gender-sensitive parliaments toolkit” and identify the rules that facilitate or block gender equality in each aspect analysed with the aim of updating parliament’s gender action plan and its roadmap;


### 35. calls for the establishment of a working group composed of representatives of each political group and chaired by the gender mainstreaming standing rapporteurs of parliament to steer the work in that area; ### 35. calls for the establishment of a working group composed of representatives of each political group and chaired by the gender mainstreaming standing rapporteurs of parliament to steer the work in that area , implement this resolution and coordinate with the high level group on gender equality and diversity , the ep bureau , the femm committee , the gender mainstreaming network and the conference of presidents , where relevant;


### — having regard to article 23 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , ### — having regard to article 21 (1) , 23 and 33 (2) of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union ,


### a. whereas female entrepreneurs and self-employed are an under-utilised source of economic growth and job creation; whereas supporting this group can strengthen eu competitiveness; ### a. whereas women are the largest untapped entrepreneurial and leadership potential in europe; whereas female entrepreneurs and self-employed are an under-utilised source of economic growth , job creation and innovation potential; whereas supporting this group would strengthen eu competitiveness;


### d. whereas women face more difficulties in pursuing entrepreneurship than men; whereas barriers include a lack of specific training , a lower level of self-confidence , less access to social and business networks and difficulties in reconciling work and family life; ### d. whereas women face more difficulties in pursuing entrepreneurship than men; whereas barriers include a lack of specific training , a lower level of self-confidence , less access to social and business networks and difficulties in reconciling work and family life and an increase in unpaid care work;


### g. whereas data shows that women entrepreneurs generate more revenue despite receiving lower financial backing; ### g. whereas despite receiving lower financial backing women-led businesses outperform in capital productivity by 96%8a;


### h. whereas only 10 % of business angels in europe are women9 and only 10 % all senior positions in private equity and venture capital firms globally10 are occupied by women; whereas several studies show that investment managers tend to provide capital to those who are similar to themselves; whereas developing the ecosystem is key to improving funding conditions sustainably for women-led companies and creating a reliable network of female investors; ### h. whereas only 10 % of business angels in europe are women9 and only 10 % all senior positions in private equity and venture capital firms globally10 are occupied by women; whereas several studies show that investment managers tend to provide capital and to hire those who are similar to themselves; whereas developing a gender-balanced financial ecosystem is fundamental to create both the necessary funding conditions and the essential network of female investors for women-led companies to thrive;


### i. whereas six member states have created 11 private funds to fill the gap in funding for female entrepreneurs and these funds use gender considerations in their investment criteria; whereas some of these funds have received national or eu support , which shows the important role of public policies in promoting entrepreneurship11 ; ### i. whereas six member states have created 11 private funds to fill the gap in funding for female entrepreneurs and these funds use gender considerations in their investment criteria; whereas some of these funds have received national or eu support , which shows the important role of public policies in promoting entrepreneurship11;


### 7. emphasises the need to recognise women entrepreneurship and self-employment as potentially profitable investment cases and as potential sources of economic growth and job creation; ### 7. emphasises the need to recognise women entrepreneurship and self-employment as profitable investment cases and as sources of economic growth and job creation;


### 13. highlights the importance of work-life balance for women entrepreneurs and self-employed; calls on member states to support social frameworks , such as flexible childcare , that are essential to encouraging more women to take part in entrepreneurship; welcomes actions already taken by member states on this matter; recognises national differences in social policy and respect for subsidiarity; ### 13. highlights the importance of work-life balance for women entrepreneurs and self-employed; calls on member states to support social frameworks , such as flexible childcare and opportunities for parental leave , that are essential to encouraging and enabling more women to take part in entrepreneurship; emphasises that further enabling and improving women’s possibilities to enter into entrepreneurship can play a vital role in closing the gender pay gap for member states; welcomes actions already taken by member states on this matter; recognises national differences in social policy and respect for subsidiarity;


### 13. highlights the importance of work-life balance for women entrepreneurs and self-employed; calls on member states to support social frameworks , such as flexible childcare , that are essential to encouraging more women to take part in entrepreneurship; welcomes actions already taken by member states on this matter; recognises national differences in social policy and respect for subsidiarity; ### 13. highlights the importance of work-life balance for women entrepreneurs and self-employed; recognises that female entrepreneurship and self-employment provides the flexibility to achieve a better work-life balance; calls on the member states and on regional and local authorities to support social frameworks , such as an increase in childcare provision and the supply of more flexible childcare , that are essential to encouraging more women to take part in entrepreneurship; welcomes actions already taken by member states on this matter; recognises national differences in social policy;


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


### (6) better working and living conditions , including through adequate minimum wages , benefit both workers and businesses in the union and are a prerequisite for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth. addressing large differences in the coverage and adequacy of minimum wage protection contributes to improving the fairness of the eu labour market and promote economic , social progress and upward convergence. competition in the single market should be based on high social standards , innovation and productivity improvements ensuring a level playing field. ### (6) better working and living conditions , including through adequate minimum wages , benefit both workers and businesses in the union and are a prerequisite for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth. addressing large differences in the coverage and adequacy of minimum wage protection , as well as combating undeclared work , which is mostly performed by women , through job recognition incentive schemes and simplified declaration tools , contributes to improving the fairness of the eu labour market and promoting economic and social progress and upward convergence. competition in the single market should be based on high social standards , the creation of quality jobs , innovation and productivity improvements ensuring a level playing field.


### (7) when set at adequate levels , minimum wages protect the income of disadvantaged workers , help ensure a decent living , and limit the fall in income during bad times , as recognised in convention 131 of the international labour organisation on the establishment of a system of minimum wage fixing. minimum wages contribute to sustaining domestic demand , strengthen incentives to work , reduce wage inequalities and in-work poverty. ### (7) when set at adequate levels , minimum wages protect the income of disadvantaged workers , help ensure a decent living , and limit the fall in income during bad times , as recognised in convention 131 of the international labour organisation on the establishment of a system of minimum wage fixing. minimum wages contribute to sustaining domestic demand , strengthen incentives to work , reduce wage inequalities , and help prevent and combat in-work poverty.


### (8) women , young and low-skilled workers and persons with disabilities have a higher probability of being minimum wage or low wage earners than other groups. during economic downturns , such as the covid-19 crisis , the role of minimum wages in protecting low-wage workers becomes increasingly important and is essential to support a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery. addressing minimum wage contributes to gender equality , closing the gender pay and pension gap as well as elevating women out of poverty. ### (8) women , migrant , young and low-skilled workers , single parents and persons with disabilities have a higher probability of being minimum wage or low wage earners , and face more intersectional and structural discrimination , than other groups. during economic downturns , such as the covid-19 crisis , the role of minimum wages in protecting low-wage workers becomes increasingly important and is essential to support a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery , while there are chronic skills shortages in many sectors , including in highly feminised sectors. the covid-19 crisis , during which some mostly female-dominated low-paid sectors have proved to be essential , prompts consideration of the need to reassess the adequacy of pay in certain sectors. addressing minimum wage contributes to gender equality , closing the gender pay and pension gap as well as empowering women economically and elevating women and children out of poverty.


### (9) the covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the services sector and small firms , which both have a high share of minimum wage earners. in addition , minimum wages are also important in view of the structural trends that are reshaping labour markets and which are increasingly characterised by high shares of non-standard and precarious work. these trends have led to an increased job polarisation resulting in an increasing share of low-paid and low-skilled occupations in most member states , as well as to higher wage inequality in some of them. ### (9) the covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the services sector and small firms , which both have a high share of minimum wage earners. in addition , minimum wages are also important in view of the structural trends that are reshaping labour markets and which are increasingly characterised by high shares of non-standard and precarious work. these trends have led to an increased job polarisation resulting in an increasing share of low-paid and low-skilled occupations in most member states , in particular in highly feminised sectors , as well as to higher wage inequality in some of them.


### (15) this directive establishes minimum requirements at union level to ensure both that minimum wages are set at adequate level and that workers have access to minimum wage protection , in the form of a statutory minimum wage or in the form of wages set under collective agreements as defined for the purpose of this directive. ### (15) with a view to improving working conditions , upward social convergence and gender equality in the union , this directive establishes minimum requirements at union level to ensure both that minimum wages are set at adequate level and that workers have access to minimum wage protection , in the form of a statutory minimum wage or in the form of wages set under collective agreements as defined for the purpose of this directive.


### (16) in full respect of article 153(5) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , this directive neither aims to harmonise the level of minimum wages across the union nor to establish an uniform mechanism for setting minimum wages. it does not interfere with the freedom of member states to set statutory minimum wages or promote access to minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements , according to the traditions and specificities of each country and in full respect of national competences and social partners’ contractual freedom. this directive does not impose an obligation on the member states where minimum wage protection is ensured exclusively via collective agreements to introduce a statutory minimum wage nor to make the collective agreements universally applicable. also , this directive does not establish the level of pay , which falls within the contractual freedom of the social partners at national level and within the relevant competence of member states. ### (16) in full respect of article 153(5) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , this directive neither aims to harmonise the level of minimum wages across the union nor to establish an uniform mechanism for setting minimum wages. it does not interfere with the freedom of member states to set statutory minimum wages or promote access to minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements , according to the traditions and specificities of each country and in full respect of national competences and social partners’ contractual freedom. this directive does not impose an obligation on the member states where minimum wage protection is ensured exclusively via collective agreements to introduce a statutory minimum wage nor to make the collective agreements universally applicable. also , this directive does not establish the level of pay , which falls within the contractual freedom of the social partners at national level and within the relevant competence of member states. the purpose of this directive is not to impose any obligation for member states to take measures demanding the introduction of statutory minimum wages or measures implying that the social partners have an equivalent obligation. this directive does not oblige member states to grant access to minimum wage protection to all workers. such an obligation would directly interfere with article 153(5) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. nothing in this directive should be construed as creating rights for individuals.


### (22) to promote adequacy of minimum wages for all groups of workers , variations and deductions from statutory minimum wages should be limited to a minimum , while ensuring that social partners are duly consulted in their definition. some deductions to statutory minimum wages may be justified by a legitimate aim , including overstated amounts paid or deductions ordered by a judicial authority. others , such as deductions related to the equipment necessary to perform a job or deductions of allowances in kind , such as accommodation , may be unjustified or disproportionate. ### (22) to promote adequacy of minimum wages for all groups of workers , variations and deductions from statutory minimum wages should be limited to a minimum , while ensuring that social partners are duly consulted in their definition and ongoing evaluation. some deductions to statutory minimum wages may be justified by a legitimate aim , including overstated amounts paid or deductions ordered by a judicial authority. others , such as deductions related to the equipment necessary to perform a job or deductions of allowances in kind , such as accommodation , may be unjustified or disproportionate. there should be a focus on ensuring that variations in statutory minimum wages and deductions from such wages do not disproportionately affect the most vulnerable groups , especially women.


### (23) an effective enforcement system , including controls and field inspections , is necessary to ensure the functioning of national statutory minimum wage frameworks. to strengthen the effectiveness of enforcement authorities , a close cooperation with the social partners is also needed , including to address critical challenges such as those related to sub-contracting , bogus self-employment or non-recorded overtime. moreover , workers should have easily access to appropriate information on applicable statutory minimum wages to ensure an adequate degree of transparency and predictability as regards their working conditions. ### (23) an effective enforcement system , including stepped-up controls and field inspections , is necessary to ensure the functioning of , and compliance with , national statutory minimum wage frameworks , in particular in risk sectors , including in highly feminised sectors. to strengthen the effectiveness of enforcement authorities , a close cooperation with the social partners is also needed , including to address critical challenges such as those related to sub-contracting , bogus self-employment or non-recorded overtime. moreover , workers should have easily access to appropriate information on applicable statutory minimum wages to ensure an adequate degree of transparency and predictability as regards their working conditions and enforcement of their rights.


### (25) reliable monitoring and data collection are key to ensure the effective protection of minimum wages. the commission should report every year to the european parliament and to the council its assessment of developments in the adequacy and coverage of minimum wages on the basis of annual data and information to be provided by member states. in addition , progress should be monitored in the framework of the process of economic and employment policy coordination at union level. in that context , the employment committee should examine every year the situation in the member states on the basis of the reports produced by the commission and other multilateral surveillance tools such as benchmarking. ### (25) reliable monitoring and data collection are key to ensure the effective protection of minimum wages. the commission should report every year to the european parliament and to the council its assessment of developments in the adequacy and coverage of minimum wages on the basis of annual data and information to be provided by member states. member states will submit a breakdown of the data and information provided by gender , age , disability , business size and sector. in addition , progress should be monitored in the framework of the process of economic and employment policy coordination at union level. in that context , the employment committee should examine every year the situation in the member states on the basis of the reports produced by the commission and european union agencies such as the european institute for gender equality (eige) , and other multilateral surveillance tools such as benchmarking.


### (29) this directive lays down minimum requirements , thus leaving untouched member states' prerogative to introduce and maintain more favourable provisions. rights acquired under the existing national legal framework should continue to apply , unless more favourable provisions are introduced by this directive. the implementation of this directive cannot be used to reduce existing rights for workers , nor can it constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection afforded to workers in the field covered by this directive. ### (29) this directive lays down minimum requirements , thus leaving untouched member states' prerogative to introduce and maintain more favourable provisions. rights acquired under the existing national legal framework in sweden and denmark should continue to apply in accordance to the derogation in article 1(3) and article 16(2) of this directive. the implementation of this directive cannot be used to reduce existing rights for workers , nor can it constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection afforded to workers in the field covered by this directive.


### 1. with a view to improving working and living conditions in the union , this directive establishes a framework for: ### 1. with a view to improving working and living conditions in the union , upward social convergence and gender equality , this directive establishes a framework for:


### 1. with a view to improving working and living conditions in the union , this directive establishes a framework for: ### 1. with a view to improving working and living conditions in the union , this directive establishes a framework for the promotion of:


### setting adequate levels of minimum wages; ### the adequacy of statutory minimum wages;


### this directive shall be without prejudice to the full respect of the autonomy of social partners , as well as their right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements. ### this directive shall be without prejudice to the full respect of member states national law and legal labour market tradition and practise while ensuring the autonomy of social partners , as well as their right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements.


### 3. nothing in this directive shall be construed as imposing an obligation on the member states where wage setting is ensured exclusively via collective agreements to introduce a statutory minimum wage nor to make the collective agreements universally applicable. ### 3. nothing in this directive shall be construed as imposing an obligation on the member states where wage setting is ensured mainly via collective agreements to introduce a statutory minimum wage nor to make the collective agreements universally applicable or affect the contractual freedom of the social partners to negotiate , monitor and set wages through collective agreements. this directive does not oblige member states to grant access to minimum wage protection to all workers , nor shall it create any obligation on the member states as regards the level or conditions for the setting of wages.


### for the purposes of this directive , the following definitions apply: ### for the purposes of this directive , the following definitions apply while respecting member states national law and legal labour market practice:


### (3) ‘collective bargaining’ means all negotiations which take place between an employer , a group of employers or one or more employers’ organisations , on the one hand , and one or more workers’ organisations , on the other , for determining working conditions and terms of employment; and/or regulating relations between employers and workers; and/or regulating relations between employers or their organisations and a worker organisation or worker organisations; ### (3) negotiations which take place in accordance to member states national law and legal labour market practice: between an employer , a group of employers or one or more employers organisations , on the one hand , and one or more workers for determining working conditions and terms of employment; and/or regulating relations between employers and workers; and/or regulating relations between employers or their organisations and a worker organisation or worker organisations;


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


### 2. the national criteria referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least the following elements: ### 2. the national criteria referred to in paragraph 1 whose relevance and relative weight shall be decided by member states in accordance with their prevailing national socio-economic conditions:


### 5. member states shall establish consultative bodies to advise the competent authorities on issues related to statutory minimum wages. ### 5. member states shall establish consultative bodies to advise the competent authorities on issues related to statutory minimum wages , including the gender pay gap. the consultative bodies shall be sufficiently resourced.


### 1. member states may allow different rates of statutory minimum wage for specific groups of workers. member states shall keep these variations to a minimum , and ensure that any variation is non-discriminatory , proportionate , limited in time if relevant , and objectively and reasonably justified by a legitimate aim. ### 1. member states may allow different rates of statutory minimum wage for specific groups of workers. member states shall keep these variations to a minimum , and ensure that any variation is non-discriminatory , proportionate , limited in time if relevant , and objectively and reasonably justified by a legitimate aim , and does not disproportionately affect the most vulnerable groups , in particular women.


### 2. member states may allow deductions by law that reduce the remuneration paid to workers to a level below that of the statutory minimum wage. member states shall ensure that these deductions from statutory minimum wages are necessary , objectively justified and proportionate. ### 2. member states may allow deductions by law that reduce the remuneration paid to workers to a level below that of the statutory minimum wage. member states shall ensure that these deductions from statutory minimum wages are necessary , objectively justified and proportionate and do not disproportionately affect the most vulnerable groups , in particular women.


### the establishment of variations and deductions in statutory minimum wages referred to in article 6; ### the establishment and ongoing evaluation of variations and deductions in statutory minimum wages referred to in article 6;


### (1) strengthen the controls and field inspections conducted by labour inspectorates or the bodies responsible for the enforcement of statutory minimum wages. the controls and inspections shall be proportionate and non-discriminatory; ### (1) strengthen the controls and field inspections conducted by labour inspectorates or the bodies responsible for the enforcement of statutory minimum wages , and ensure that they are sufficiently resourced. the controls and inspections shall be proportionate and non-discriminatory and shall have a focus on highly feminised sectors;


### in accordance with directive 2014/24/eu , directive 2014/25/eu and directive 2014/23/eu , member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that in the performance of public procurement or concession contracts economic operators comply with the wages set out by collective agreements for the relevant sector and geographical area and with the statutory minimum wages where they exist. ### deleted


### (iii) the existing deductions; ### (iii) the existing deductions and objective justifications provided;


### member states shall provide the statistics and information referred to in this paragraph disaggregated by gender , age , disability , company size and sector. ### (does not affect the english version.)


### 1. member states shall ensure that , without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for , where applicable , in collective agreements , workers , including those whose employment relationship has ended , have access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress , including adequate compensation , in the case of infringements of their rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements. ### 1. member states shall ensure that , without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for , where applicable , in collective agreements , workers , including those whose employment relationship has ended , have access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress , including adequate compensation , in the case existing national law or collective agreements provide for relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements and such rights have been infringed.


### 2. member states shall take the measures necessary to protect workers , including those who are workers’ representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer and from any adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or resulting from any proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with the rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements. ### 2. member states shall take the measures necessary to protect workers , including those who are workers representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer and from any adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or resulting from any proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with rights provided for in existing national law or collective agreements relating to minimum wage protection.


### non-regression and more favourable provisions ### non-regression , derogation and more favourable provisions


### 2. this directive shall not affect member states’ prerogative to apply or to introduce laws , regulations or administrative provisions which are more favourable to workers or to encourage or permit the application of collective agreements which are more favourable to workers. ### 2. member states where wage setting is ensured mainly via collective agreements shall be derogated from this directive; while this directive shall not affect member states prerogative to apply or to introduce laws , regulations or administrative provisions which are more favourable to workers or to encourage or permit the application of collective agreements which are more favourable to workers.


### a. whereas , according to article 8 tfeu , the union is to aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women , thereby establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas , according to article 8 tfeu , the union aims to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women , thereby promoting the principle of gender mainstreaming in all of its policies;


### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , feminised sectors and the informal economy; ### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , female-dominated sectors and the informal economy; whereas these impacts range from a worrying increase in gender-based violence and harassment , unpaid and unequal care and domestic responsibilities , through restricted access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) , to significant economic and work impacts for women , particularly healthcare workers and caregivers;


### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the union; ### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the union , including gender mainstreaming in all of the union’s policies;


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm); ### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm); stresses the contribution that eige can make to all committees in order to better integrate the gender perspective in all eu policies and encourages the european parliament to establish an ever closer cooperation;


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


### d. whereas violence against women may be of differing appearance , intensity and form; whereas a society free of violence must be acknowledged as an absolute prerequisite for equality; ### d. whereas violence against women may be of differing appearance , intensity and form; whereas a society free of gender-based violence must be acknowledged as an absolute prerequisite for equality;


### e. whereas women in the eu are more severely affected by poverty or social exclusion than men , being systematically placed at a disadvantage by structural and cultural factors; ### e. whereas women in the eu are more severely affected by poverty or social exclusion than men , being placed at a disadvantage by structural and cultural factors;


### f. whereas the eu gender pay gap is 16% , with variations between the member states; whereas this gender pay gap has a number of implications , not least a 37% difference in corresponding pension entitlements , placing older women at greater risk of poverty and social exclusion; whereas the right to equal pay for equal work is not always guaranteed and remains one of the biggest challenges to be met in efforts to combat pay discrimination; ### f. whereas the eu gender pay gap is 14.1% ,with variations between the member states; whereas this gender pay gap has anumber of implications , not least a 29.5% difference in corresponding pension entitlements , placing older women at greater risk of poverty and socialexclusion; whereas the right to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value is not always guaranteed and remains one of the biggest challenges to be met in efforts to combat pay discrimination;1a


### g. whereas their role as primary caregivers within the family imposes a disproportionate burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women , who play a vital role in this respect; ### g. whereas gender stereotypes often places women as primary caregivers within the family and this imposes a disproportionate burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women , who play a vital role in this respect;


### h. whereas eu neoliberal policies are , in the long term , contributing to gender inequality , with women being disproportionately affected by rising unemployment , deregulation of the labour market and of working hours , increased precariousness and low pay , not to mention multiple forms of inequality and discrimination resulting from cuts to public services , particularly health , education and welfare benefits; ### h. whereas digitalisation of the labour market offers countless opportunities but also presents new challenges for gender equality such as long working hours , increased precariousness and low pay;


### 1. stresses that respect for the right to work is an essential precondition if women are effectively to enjoy equal rights , economic independence and career fulfilment and therefore insists that precarious employment should be eradicated through mandatory compliance with the principle that every permanent job must entail an effective employment relationship with recognition and enhancement of rights at the workplace; ### 1. stresses that respect for the right to equal pay and equal treatment in work is an essential precondition if women are effectively to enjoy equal rights , economic independence and career fulfilment; recognizes the right of all workers to fair remuneration sufficient for a decent standard of living for themselves and their families , through statutory minimum wage setting mechanisms as well as collective agreements.


### 2. calls on the member states to take practical measures to ensure that women have equal access to work with rights and decent pay; stresses the need to promote collective bargaining as a determining factor in reversing and overcoming inequality and tackling discrimination against women and calls for de jure and de facto compliance with the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value; ### 2. calls on the member states to take practical measures to ensure that women have equal access to work with rights and equal pay; acknowledges the role of socialpartners in promoting gender equality and addressing pay discrimination , and calls for de jure and de facto compliance with the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value;


### 3. urges member states to impose firm measures , including sanctions , where businesses fail to comply with labour legislation and where they actually encourage gender discrimination; ### 3. urges member states to impose measures , including sanctions , where businesses fail to comply with labour legislation against gender discrimination and gender bias;


### 4. calls on the eu and its member states to further underpin maternity and paternity entitlements , for example by increasing periods of full leave with no loss of pay , taking into account the world health organization recommendation that children be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives; calls for the right to a reduction in working hours following maternity leave to be guaranteed in practice , enabling mothers to breastfeed their children until they are at least two years old , accompanied by investment in a public network of free childcare and education services; ### 4. calls on the eu and its member states to better implement the work life balance directive , which introduced paternity leave of at least 10 working days , extended the right to request flexible working arrangements to working parents , and ensured that two out of the four months of parental leave are non-transferable between parents; calls for the right to a reduction in working hours following maternity leave to be guaranteed in practice , enabling mothers to breastfeed their children , accompanied by investment in childcare and education services;


### 5. calls for measures to achieve work , employee and pay enhancement , effectively combat joblessness and promote full employment; calls for the creation and promotion of employment with rights , the defence of collective bargaining , the revitalisation of public sector employment and an end to job insecurity; calls in addition for a reduction in working hours without loss of pay; ### deleted


### 6. stresses the urgent need to counter the exploitation of women at work and combat the inequalities , discrimination and violence affecting them; ### 6. stresses the urgent need to counter the unequal treatment and harassment of women at work and combat the inequalities , discrimination and violence affecting them , noting that harassment in the workplace excludes women from their chosen careers and sectors;


### 7. calls for women who suffer domestic violence to be afforded proper protection , ensuring the deployment of increased resources and more effective responses by the state; ### 7. calls for women who suffer domestic violence to be afforded proper protection , ensuring the deployment of increased resources and more effective responses by the member states; recalls that the perpetrators of domestic abuse killings follow an eight-stage pattern also known as a “homicide timeline" that could be identified and tracked by police and other authorities to help prevent deaths;


### 8. stresses that prostitution constitutes a serious form of violence and exploitation affecting mostly women and children; notes that the root causes of prostitution are inextricably intertwined with social and economic realities , particularly unemployment , financial need and poverty; stresses the need for member states to increase funding for social support and access to public services for victims of trafficking or sexual exploitation; ### 8. recalls that nearly three quarters of all victims in the eu are women and girls , mainly trafficked for sexual exploitation. calls on the commission in cooperation with the member states , to examine how the demand for sexual services could drive trafficking and calls on the commission to prioritise the prevention of the crime of trafficking for sexual exploitation , including through information , awareness-raising and education campaigns , adopting measures and programmes to discourage and reduce demand , and to possibly adopt future dedicated legislation; stresses the need for member states to increase funding for social support and access to services for victims of trafficking or sexual exploitation;


### 9. applauds the unambiguous defence of all freedoms anywhere in the world , while condemning measures that undermine rights , freedoms and guarantees and deprecating all forms of prejudice , including discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation; ### deleted


### 10. stresses that any strategy designed to achieve equality must get to grips with all forms of violence against women , including the erosion of healthcare entitlements and sexual and reproductive rights acquired by women and infringements thereof; ### deleted


### 11. stresses that access to sexual , reproductive and other forms of healthcare for women is a fundamental right that must be underpinned and may not be in any way watered down or withdrawn; ### 11. stresses that access to sexual , reproductive and other forms of healthcare for women is a fundamental right that must be underpinned and may not be in any way watered down or withdrawn; recalls that srh services are essential healthcare services that should be available to all and include comprehensive , evidence-based and age-appropriate sexuality and relationship education;


### 12. stresses the need for member states to adopt a policy placing special emphasis on improved public health and the prevention of disease by guaranteeing free , universal and high-quality healthcare and ensuring the availability of the necessary resources to combat the main public health problems; ### 12. stresses the need for member states to adopt a policy placing special emphasis on improved public health and the prevention of disease by guaranteeing affordable , universal and high-quality healthcare and ensuring the availability of the necessary resources to combat the main public health problems;


### 13. stresses the need to create a public crèche and pre-school education network; points out that the provision of a universal public service that is genuinely accessible to all children and families wishing to avail themselves of it is an overarching social responsibility; ### 13. stresses the need to create a crèche and pre-school education network; points out that the provision of a universal care service that is genuinely accessible to all children and families wishing to avail themselves of it is an overarching social responsibility;


### 14. urges the member states to take specific measures to combat the risk of poverty in old age and retirement , increasing pensions and boosting social benefits; ### 14. urges the member states to take specific measures to combat the risk of poverty in old age and retirement , by addressing work-life balance , the gender pay gap and resulting gender pension gap , and gender stereotypes that hamper equality in the workplace and labour market ;


### 15. recognises that it is essential to ensure a broad set of effective economic and social measures to combat discriminatory attitudes and practices and enabling women to exercise their civic and political rights on an equal basis; ### 15. recognises that it is essential to ensure a broad set of effective targeted measures to achieve equal opportunities and equal pay for work of equal work and enabling women to exercise their civic and political rights on an equal basis;


### c. whereas an estimated 736 million women worldwide – almost one third of all women – have been subjected to intimate partner violence , non-partner sexual violence , or both at least once in their lifetime1 ; ### c. whereas an estimated 736 million women worldwide – almost one third of all women – have been subjected to intimate partner violence , non-partner sexual violence , or both at least once in their lifetime1; whereas one out of two children experience violence every year;


### 1. reiterates the importance of advancing gender equality and women’s rights , which are an integral component of human rights , democracy and the rule of law; ### 1. reiterates the importance of advancing gender equality and women’s rights , which are an integral component of human rights , democracy and the rule of law; stresses that gender mainstreaming is an official policy approach , enshrined in the eu treaties , to promote gender equality in the eu’s external policies and programmes , hand in hand with its internal policies; underlines the necessity of an intersectional approach to gender equality; calls on the commission to implement the eu gender equality strategy 2020-2025;


### 2. deplores the rise of violence against women and girls worldwide; calls for greater and targeted action to combat femicide; ### 2. deplores the rise of violence against women and girls worldwide; calls on the eu , its member states and their partners in the international community for greater and targeted action to combat femicide and other forms of gender based violence , including sexual , physical and psychological violence; highlights the increase of gender based violence during the covid crisis and calls for tailored action in this regard; welcomes the work of the spotlight initiative;


### 3. regrets the fact that women are still underrepresented in political and other leadership roles around the world; calls on the eu and partner countries to implement measures to ensure the full participation and inclusion of women; ### 3. regrets the fact that women are still underrepresented in political and other leadership roles around the world; calls on the eu and partner countries to implement measures to ensure the full participation and inclusion of women in political , business and public life; commends the indispensable work of women human rights defenders and asks the eu to step up its efforts to support and protect them;


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


### 3. is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes , which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the eu and the member states to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance , democratic institutions and space for civil society worldwide; ### 3. is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes , which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the eu and the member states to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance , democratic institutions and space for civil society worldwide; calls upon the commission to review , update and further develop eu state-building programmes , to increase their efficiency and sustainability of the results achieved;


### 4. condemns targeted violence against women and girls in situations of armed conflict; calls for decisive action to put an end to sexual violence as a weapon of war; ### 4. condemns targeted violence against women and girls in situations of armed conflict; calls for decisive action to put an end to sexual violence as a weapon of war , protect and help victims and increase their access to justice; underlines the importance of the inclusion of women in peace negotiations;


### 5. calls on the member states and global actors to step up the fight against sexual exploitation , forced labour and human trafficking; ### 5. calls on the member states and global actors to step up the fight against sexual exploitation , forced labour and trafficking in human beings , the victims of which are more often women and girls; welcomes the strategy on combatting trafficking in human beings (2021-2025) and requests its full implementation , paying particular attention to the protection of vulnerable groups , such as children , women and lgbtiq+ people.


### 6. stresses that children , particularly girls , continue to suffer offline and online violence and abuse , including female genital mutilation; ### 6. stresses that children , particularly girls , continue to suffer offline and online violence and abuse , including female genital mutilation , forced and early marriage , sexual and mental abuse and child labour; calls on the commission and member states to enhance the fight against gender based violence and to combat child sexual abuse; welcomes the eu strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse (2020-2025) , the eu strategy on the rights of the child (2021-24) and calls on the commission to implement both as soon as possible; calls on the council to conclude the eu accession to the istanbul convention;


### 7. regrets the fact that millions of girls worldwide do not have access to education; ### 7. regrets the fact that millions of girls worldwide do not have access to education; calls on the eu and the member states to support worldwide actions to provide girls with quality education;


### 9. highlights that lgbtiq+ women face intersectional discrimination. ### 9. highlights that lgbtiq+ women face intersectional discrimination; calls on the member states to combat violence , discrimination and stigmatisation against lgbtiq+ people both within the eu and externally; welcomes the lgbtiq equality strategy 2020-2025 and calls on the commission to implement it;


### 27. reiterates its call for the eu and its member states to step up their efforts to eliminate all forms of abuse against children; welcomes the new eu strategy on the rights of the child adopted by the commission , but stresses that children continue to be victims of violence , early and forced marriage , sexual abuse , including genital mutilation , trafficking , child labour and recruitment as child soldiers , and that they suffer from a lack of access to education and healthcare , and from malnutrition and poverty , in particular in humanitarian crises and armed conflicts; stresses that 2021 is the international year for the elimination of child labour; calls for the streamlining of the rights of the child and the children and armed conflicts (caac) agenda in all the eu’s external policies; calls on the member states to uphold their responsibilities with regard to the protection of foreign fighters’ children who are eu citizens; ### 27. reiterates its call for the eu and its member states to step up their efforts to eliminate all forms of abuse against children; welcomes the new eu strategy on the rights of the child adopted by the commission , but stresses that children continue to be victims of violence , early and forced marriage , sexual abuse , including genital mutilation , trafficking , including trafficking that separates children from their parents and vice-versa , child labour and recruitment as child soldiers , and that they suffer from a lack of access to education and healthcare , and from malnutrition and poverty , in particular in humanitarian crises and armed conflicts; stresses that 2021 is the international year for the elimination of child labour; calls for the streamlining of the rights of the child and the children and armed conflicts (caac) agenda in all the eu’s external policies; calls on the member states to uphold their responsibilities with regard to the protection of foreign fighters’ children who are eu citizens;


### (12) the member states remain the best placed to identify , assess , understand and decide how to mitigate risks of money laundering and terrorist financing affecting them directly. therefore , each member state should take the appropriate steps in an effort to properly identity , assess and understand its money laundering and terrorist financing risks , as well as risks of non-implementation and evasion of targeted financial sanctions and to define a coherent national strategy to put in place actions to mitigate those risks. such national risk assessment should be updated regularly and should include a description of the institutional structure and broad procedures of the member state's aml/cft regime , as well as the allocated human and financial resources to the extent that this information is available. ### (12) the member states remain the best placed to identify , assess , understand and decide how to mitigate risks of money laundering and terrorist financing affecting them directly. therefore , each member state should take the appropriate steps to properly identify , assess and understand its money laundering and terrorist financing risks , as well as risks of non-implementation and evasion of targeted financial sanctions and to define a coherent national strategy to put in place actions to mitigate those risks. such national risk assessment should be updated regularly and should include a description of the institutional structure and broad procedures of the member state's aml/cft regime , as well as the allocated human and financial resources. national risk assessments should remain up to date. based on the identification of country-specific risks and for justified reasons , the commission should be able to request member states to review their risk assessment in order to reduce money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the union. following a request by the commission , member states should promptly review their risk assessment and share the results of such a review , including a summary for public release , which should not contain classified information.


### (12) the member states remain the best placed to identify , assess , understand and decide how to mitigate risks of money laundering and terrorist financing affecting them directly. therefore , each member state should take the appropriate steps in an effort to properly identity , assess and understand its money laundering and terrorist financing risks , as well as risks of non-implementation and evasion of targeted financial sanctions and to define a coherent national strategy to put in place actions to mitigate those risks. such national risk assessment should be updated regularly and should include a description of the institutional structure and broad procedures of the member state's aml/cft regime , as well as the allocated human and financial resources to the extent that this information is available. ### (12) the member states remain the best placed to identify , assess , understand and decide how to mitigate risks of money laundering and terrorist financing affecting them directly. therefore , each member state should take the appropriate steps in an effort to properly identity , assess and understand its money laundering and terrorist financing risks , as well as risks of non-implementation and evasion of targeted financial sanctions and to define a coherent national strategy to put in place actions to mitigate those risks. such national risk assessment should be updated regularly and should include a description of the institutional structure and broad procedures of the member state's aml/cft regime , as well as the allocated human and financial resources.


### (17) in order to reflect the latest developments at international level , a requirement has been introduced by this directive to identify , understand , manage and mitigate risks of potential non-implementation or evasion of proliferation financing-related targeted financial sanctions at union level and at member state level. ### (17) in order to reflect the latest developments at international level and ensure a comprehensive framework for implementing targeted financial sanctions , multiple requirements have been introduced by this directive to prevent , identify , understand , manage and mitigate risks of potential non-implementation or evasion of proliferation financing-related targeted financial sanctions at union level and at member state level.


### (22) the accuracy of data included in the beneficial ownership registers is fundamental for all of the relevant authorities and other persons allowed access to that data , and to make valid , lawful decisions based on that data. therefore , where sufficient reasons arise , after careful analysis by the registrars , to doubt the accuracy of the beneficial ownership information held by the registers , legal entities and legal arrangements should be required to provide additional information on a risk-sensitive basis. in addition , it is important that member states entrust the entity in charge of managing the registers with sufficient powers to verify beneficial ownership and the veracity of information provided to it , and to report any suspicion to their fiu. such powers should extend to the conduct of inspections at the premises of the legal entities. ### (22) the accuracy of data included in the beneficial ownership registers is fundamental for all of the relevant authorities and other persons allowed access to that data , and to make valid , lawful decisions based on that data. therefore , member states should ensure that entities in charge of the central registers verify , at the time of submission of the beneficial ownership information and on a regular basis thereafter , that that information is adequate , accurate and up to date. member states should ensure that entities in charge of central registers have at their disposal state-of-the-art technology to carry out automated verifications in a manner that safeguards fundamental rights and avoids discriminatory outcomes. furthermore , where sufficient reasons arise , after careful analysis by the registrars , to doubt the accuracy of the beneficial ownership information held by the registers , legal entities and legal arrangements should be required to provide additional information on a risk-sensitive basis. in addition , it is important that member states entrust the entity in charge of managing the registers with sufficient powers to verify beneficial ownership and the veracity of information provided to it , and to report any suspicion to their fiu. such powers should extend to the conduct of inspections at the premises of the legal entities and , where applicable , to obliged entities , in accordance with applicable union law. similarly , such powers should extend to representatives of foreign legal persons and foreign legal arrangements in the union , where there are such representatives.