### 12. notes that the decriminalisation of pimping and of the purchase of sex increases demand , empowers the demand side and normalises sex buying; underlines that the stigmatisation of people , especially women , in prostitution nevertheless persists; ### 12. notes that the decriminalisation of pimping and of the purchase of sex increases demand , empowers the demand side and normalises sex buying; underlines that the stigmatisation of people , especially women , in prostitution nevertheless persists; refers to studies showing that the normalization of buying women’s bodies goes hand in hand with a greater use of violence against women and a greater sense of entitlement towards women in prostitution and women in general;


### 13. is concerned that the legalisation of prostitution promotes legal structures behind which traffickers can hide; ### deleted


### 13. is concerned that the legalisation of prostitution promotes legal structures behind which traffickers can hide; ### 13. is concerned that the legalisation of prostitution promotes legal structures behind which traffickers can hide making it difficult for police and law enforcement bodies to combat trafficking in human beings effectively; stresses in this regard the europol socta 2021 highlighting that exploiters increasingly seek to exploit their victims in the context of supposedly voluntary business agreements and that this type of exploitation is particularly common in jurisdictions where prostitution has been legalised;


### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation is increasing due to high demand; points out that this is particularly visible in countries with a liberal regulatory model , whereas countries that follow approaches like the nordic/equality model are no longer big markets for human trafficking for that purpose; ### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation is increasing due to high demand;


### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation is increasing due to high demand; points out that this is particularly visible in countries with a liberal regulatory model , whereas countries that follow approaches like the nordic/equality model are no longer big markets for human trafficking for that purpose; ### 14. stresses that human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation is increasing due to high demand; points out that this is particularly visible in countries with a liberal regulatory model , whereas countries that follow approaches like the nordic/equality model are no longer big markets for human trafficking for that purpose; notes that due to the demand reducing measures in these countries , trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation decreases;


### 15. notes that the different approaches to regulation in the eu have different effects and that women in prostitution have different rights and protections in different eu member states; underlines that , on average , 70 % of the individuals in prostitution in the eu are migrant women and that trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation mostly affects women and girls coming from the east of the european union; ### 15. notes that the different approaches to regulation in the eu have different effects and that women in prostitution have different rights and levels of protections in different eu member states; underlines that , according to the european women’s lobby , on average , 70 % of the individuals in prostitution in the eu are migrant women and that trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation mostly affects women and girls coming from the east of the european union; underlines the case of germany where the majority is of romanian , bulgarian or hungarian origin reflecting the social and economic differences in the eu and only 1/5 of the registered people in prostitution have the german citizenship; underlines that most of the people , especially women , in prostitution (78%) are between 21 and 44 years old;


### 18. stresses the different effects of different regulatory measures on men , young people and society as a whole; ### 18. stresses the different effects of different regulatory measures on men , young people and society as a whole; stresses that the normalization of prostitution has a negative impact on young people's perceptions and expectations of sexuality and the relations between women and men and their understanding of gender equality;


### 19. underlines the member states’ obligation to protect women’s rights and physical integrity and promote gender equality , and highlights the eu’s role in doing this within the international community and in creating equal protection and equal rights across member states; ### 19. underlines the member states’ legal obligation to protect women’s rights and physical integrity and promote gender equality , and highlights the eu’s role in doing this within the international community and in creating equal protection and equal rights across member states;


### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people in prostitution , exit programmes , demand reduction , punishment of clients , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration; ### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people and especially women in prostitution , sufficiently financed , easily accessible , high quality and human rights based exit programmes , demand reduction , punishment of clients , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people and especially women in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration;


### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people in prostitution , exit programmes , demand reduction , punishment of clients , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration; ### 20. calls on the member states to take action in the areas of prevention , decriminalisation of people in prostitution , exit programmes , demand reduction , destigmatisation and the elimination of stereotypes; calls on the member states to reduce demand while protecting women and their rights , to end the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people in prostitution and to ensure exit strategies and unconditional access to social security systems and reintegration;


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


### 21. calls on the member states to ensure that it is punishable as a criminal offence to solicit , accept or obtain a sexual act from a person in exchange for remuneration , the promise of remuneration , the provision of a benefit in kind or the promise of such a benefit; ### 21. calls on the member states to ensure that it is punishable as a criminal offence to solicit , accept or obtain a sexual act from a person in exchange for remuneration , the promise of remuneration , the provision of a benefit in kind or the promise of such a benefit; calls on member states to consider how to avoid proliferation of advertisements that encourages the prostitution of young female students by old rich men , also know as "sugar daddysm";


### 22. calls on the member states to take measures to combat the economic , social and cultural causes of prostitution so that women in situations of poverty , social exclusion , discrimination and migration do not fall victim to this form of exploitation; ### 22. calls on the member states to adopt a strategy of collaborative governance with sex worker advocacy organizations to attain an effective and humane prostitution policy;


### 23. calls for specific measures to assist women in prostitution with their social and professional reintegration; calls for such exit programmes to work gradually , for women to be supported on their personal paths and for people’s potential to be recognised , with and professional training and further education programmes being adapted to take account of this; ### 23. calls on member states to implement specific measures and to provide sufficient financial support to assist people and especially women in prostitution with their social and professional reintegration; calls for such exit programmes to work gradually , for women to be supported on their personal paths and for people’s potential to be recognised , with and professional training and further education programmes being adapted to take account of this , with a special focus on people with migration background;


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


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


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


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


### c. whereas countries such as sweden , france , canada and mexico have recently adopted and implemented frameworks to advance towards a feminist foreign policy; whereas a policy of this type questions the existing balance of power and aims to define its interactions with other states and movements in a manner that , firstly , gives priority to gender equality , protects and promotes the human rights of women and other traditionally marginalised groups; secondly , aims to guarantee their fair access to social , economic and political resources and their participation at all levels; thirdly , allocates significant resources to achieve that vision and seeks through its implementation to disrupt male-dominated power structures across all of its levels of influence; and finally , is informed by the voices of women human rights defenders and civil society; whereas any future eu foreign and security policy should aim to achieve these goals; ### c. whereas countries such as sweden , france , canada and mexico have adopted and implemented frameworks to advance a feminist foreign policy; whereas a policy of this type questions the existing balance of power and aims to define its interactions with other states and movements in a manner that , firstly , gives priority to gender equality , protects and promotes the human rights of women and other traditionally marginalised groups; secondly , aims to guarantee their fair access to social , economic and political resources and their participation at all levels; thirdly , allocates significant resources to achieve that vision and seeks through its implementation to disrupt male-dominated power structures across all of its levels of influence; and finally , is informed by the voices of women human rights defenders and civil society; whereas any future eu foreign and security policy should aim to achieve these goals;


### j. whereas progress has been made in the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) across the world , but important shortcomings continue to exist and threats of regression persist; whereas in 2018 the number of eu actions on srhr decreased and the lowest number of global actions by commission services on gender equality pertained to srhr; ### j. whereas progress has been made in the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) across the world , but substantial shortcomings in the provision of and access to srhr continue to exist and threats of regression persist; whereas in 2018 the number of eu actions on srhr decreased and the lowest number of global actions by commission services on gender equality pertained to srhr;


### k. whereas the work of gender advisers and focal points is central to translating eu policies on gender equality and wps into analysis , planning , conduct and evaluation , as well as to facilitating the integration of a gender perspective into daily tasks and operations; whereas gender advisers and focal points face numerous challenges in the performance of their duties; ### k. whereas the work of gender advisers and focal points is central to translating eu policies on gender equality and wps into analysis , planning , implementation and evaluation , as well as to facilitating the integration of a gender perspective into daily tasks and operations; whereas gender advisers and focal points face numerous challenges in the performance of their duties;


### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to commit to advancing towards a foreign and security policy that incorporates a gender-transformative vision , putting the need to address unequal structures and power relations at its centre; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in rigorous gender analysis and systematic gender impact assessments , and for a meaningful and equitable role at all levels and stages of decision-making to be secured for women and for people from diverse backgrounds; ### 1. calls on the eu and its member states to commit to advancing towards a foreign and security policy that mainstreams a gender-transformative vision , putting the need to address unequal structures and power relations at its centre; stresses the need for such policy to be grounded in rigorous gender analysis and systematic gender impact assessments , and for a meaningful and equitable role at all levels and stages of decision-making to be secured for women and for people from diverse backgrounds;


### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy and to make gender equality an explicit goal of the eu external action; calls for the experiences of women and girls facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization - based on their age , gender , ethnicity , religion , socio-economic and legal status , ability , sexual orientation and gender identity - to be put at the heart of policy-making , and draw on their unique and diverse experiences;


### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 1. calls on the eeas , the commission and the eu member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming into the eu’s foreign and security policy; calls on the eeas and the european commission to implement gender budgeting;


### 2. calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard for mandatory training on gender equality; ### 2. calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard for mandatory training on gender equality; calls for better gender balancing when it comes to the eu external representation , in particular calls for gender equality to be taken into consideration for the nomination of future heads of eu delegations and eu special representatives;


### 2. calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard for mandatory training on gender equality; ### 2. calls on the vp/hr to make substantial and highly visible progress on gender equality in terms of leadership and management , staffing , training , financial resources and organisational hierarchy; calls in this regard for mandatory training on gender equality; underlines the need of incorporating gender-related aspects in the training of staff of the eu diplomatic services;


### 3. calls for further policy coherence and coordination in the implementation of the range of commitments on gender equality included in the eu’s external action; stresses that the eu strategic approach should be linked to and synchronised with the new gap iii , and calls for the 2019 eu action plan on wps to be included in gap iii as a separate chapter; ### 3. calls for further policy coherence and coordination in the implementation of the range of commitments on gender equality included in the eu’s external action; stresses that the eu strategic approach should be linked to and synchronised with the new gap iii , and calls for the 2019 eu action plan on wps to be included in gap iii as a separate chapter; stresses the importance of the existing normative framework pertaining to the women , peace and security agenda , insists that this framework should be the baseline for all actions at eu and international level and that any attempts to resile from or roll back established commitments in this field must be firmly rejected;


### 3. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that the heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure that gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and are required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; ### 3. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that the heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure that gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and are required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; deplores the fact that there are no women among the new deputy secretaries-general appointed by vp/hr;


### 3. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that the heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure that gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and are required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender focal point in the eu delegations; ### 3. calls on the vp/hr to ensure that the heads of eu delegations abroad have a formal responsibility to ensure that gender equality is mainstreamed throughout all aspects of the delegation’s work and that gender equality issues are regularly raised in political dialogues with government counterparts , and are required to report on it; further calls on the vp/hr to ensure that there is one full-time gender advisor in the eu delegations;


### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy; calls on the member states to put forward more women for senior positions , because more women should be encouraged to step forward and take a risk;


### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security policy; ### 4. calls on the eeas , the relevant commission services , all the european agencies who are working outside european union’s borders , and the member states to systematically integrate gender mainstreaming and an intersectional perspective into the eu’s foreign and security and enlargement policy;


### 4. regrets that not a single one of the 12 civilian csdp missions is headed by a woman; calls on the vp/hr to draw up a gender strategy for csdp missions with specific targets; ### 4. regrets that not a single one of the 12 civilian csdp missions is headed by a woman; calls on the vp/hr to draw up a gender equality strategy for csdp missions with specific targets , for both leadership and personnel;


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


### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; ### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; highlights the importance of women’s role in promoting dialogue and building trust , building coalitions for peace and bringing different perspectives on meanings of peace and security , in particular in post-conflict reconstruction , conflict prevention and resolution; notes that the promotion of women’s rights in crisis or conflict-ridden countries fosters stronger and more resilient communities; highlights the importance of inclusion of young women and girls in peace building and in this regard notes the contribution of the youth , peace and security agenda;


### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; ### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; calls on the commission and the eeas to focus , in particular , on preventing gender-based violence during conflicts and on support for and access to essential services , including sexual and reproductive health services , for survivors of gender-based violence;


### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; ### 5. stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution; stresses for the recognition of the significant role women and girls play in achieving sustainable peace; calls for the safe , meaningful and inclusive participation of women and girls from the grassroots level to peacebuilding , post-conflict reconstruction , governance and institution building actions;


### 7. calls for specific earmarked funding on gender equality in the framework of the proposed neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) regulation , and for reduced administrative constraints to allow access to funding for local and small csos; stresses the importance of ensuring that partners can count on receiving sufficient financial resources for gender mainstreaming; ### 7. recalls the essential work done by csos on the ground to sustain peace and promote women’s engagement in peace processes , politics , governance , institution-building , the rule of law and the security sector and stresses the need to ensure significant funding and capacity building to maintain and support these efforts; calls for specific earmarked funding on gender equality in the framework of the proposed neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) regulation , and for reduced administrative constraints to allow access to funding for local and small csos; stresses the importance of ensuring that partners can count on receiving sufficient financial resources for gender mainstreaming;


### 8. calls on the member states to create a formal council working group on gender equality; ### 8. calls on the member states to create a formal council configuration on gender equality to provide ministers and secretaries of state in charge of gender equality with a dedicated forum for discussion and to better facilitate gender mainstreaming across all eu policies , including foreign and security policy;


### 8. urges the vp/hr and the eu member states to include references to unsc resolution 1325 and follow-up resolutions in csdp-related council decisions and mission mandates , and to make sure that all csdp missions and operations have an annual action plan on how to implement the objectives of gap iii and the eu action plan on wps; ### 8. urges the vp/hr and the eu member states to include references to unsc resolution 1325 and follow-up resolutions in csdp-related council decisions and mission mandates , and to make sure that all csdp missions and operations have an annual action plan on how to implement the objectives of gap iii and the eu action plan on wps; calls for gender analysis to be put in place for new csdp instruments , including the european defence fund and the proposed european peace facility;


### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; regrets , however , the limited capacity in terms of staff and resources assigned to this position , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; calls on the vp/hr to create an organisational division within the eeas on gender equality and the wps agenda , and to have a full-time gender adviser in each eeas directorate , reporting directly to the principal adviser; ### 9. welcomes the work done by the eeas principal adviser on gender; regrets , however , the limited capacity in terms of staff and resources assigned to this position , and calls for its holder to report directly to the vp/hr; highlights the necessity of the eeas to adjust its recruitment and hiring processes in order to pay even more attention to diversity and inclusion; underlines the necessity of organising diverse interview panels , putting a hiring process on hold to identify a more diverse candidate pool as well as more concrete dialogues with the member states at political level regarding recruitment efforts; calls on the vp/hr to create an organisational division within the eeas on gender equality and the wps agenda , and to have a full-time gender adviser in each eeas directorate , reporting directly to the principal adviser;


### prioritising the protection and advancement of women’s rights and women’s participation ### prioritising the protection and advancement of women’s and girls’ rights and their participation


### 14. calls on the vp/hr , the eeas and the member states to ensure full implementation of the eu guidelines on human rights defenders , and to adopt an annex aiming to recognise and develop additional strategies and tools to respond better and more effectively to prevent the specific situation , threats and risk factors faced by defenders of women’s human rights; ### 14. calls on the vp/hr , the eeas and the member states to ensure full implementation of the eu guidelines on human rights defenders , and to adopt an annex aiming to recognise and develop additional strategies and tools to respond better and more effectively to prevent the specific situation , threats and risk factors faced by defenders of women’s human rights , including girls and young women activists;


### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the backlash against gender equality and srhr and the tendency towards shrinking space for civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them; urges the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and financial support to local csos , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders , and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work; ### 15. calls on the eu delegations to monitor the backlash against gender equality and srhr and the tendency towards shrinking space for civil society , and to take specific steps to protect them; urges the commission , the eeas , the member states and heads of eu delegations to ensure political and financial support to local csos , including women’s organisations and human rights defenders , and to make cooperation and consultation with them a standard element of their work; urges the commission and member states to support initiatives that aim to challenge and transform negative gender norms and stereotypes in all contexts that lead to discrimination and marginalisation such as fgm and child marriage;


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


### 1. expresses concern at the global population outlook , with under-population forecast to bring economic crises , instability and social upheaval; urges member states to address this danger with demography-friendly policies encouraging gender complementarity and a positive image of the family; ### 1. stresses the need for universal access to quality and affordable comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care and information , including comprehensive sexuality education and adequate health-care services;


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


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


### 2. notes that feminicide , where born and unborn baby girls are discarded , robs the world of their contribution , and creates imbalances between the sexes , which can lead to violence against women , rape and forced prostitution; ### 2. stress the need for a guaranteed access to safe and legal abortion , both within and beyond the european union;


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


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


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


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


### 3. calls on global actors and member states to end the plight of women and girls throughout the world subjected to human trafficking and sexual abuse; supports efforts to rescue and rehabilitate victims , and to prosecute and reform offenders; ### 3. calls on global actors and member states to end the plight of women and girls throughout the world subjected to human trafficking and sexual exploitation; supports efforts to rescue and rehabilitate victims , and to prosecute and reform offenders; calls on global actors to protect and prevent gender based violence and domestic violence against women , and protect marginalised groups , children , single parents and minority groups , lgbtqi+ and refugee and migrant women;


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


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


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


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


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


### 4. calls on the commission and member states to promote healthcare practices that benefit patients; notes that in this context abortion causes injury , infertility and mortality every year; urges member states and international courts to prosecute medical professionals who fail to clinically demonstrate the benefit of the treatment they are providing; ### 4. recalls the eu commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment and the necessity of equal representation of women and men in leadership and in the decision-making; calls for the increase the presence and contribution of women in the artificial intelligence , digital and science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) in the world;


### 4. calls on the commission and member states to promote healthcare practices that benefit patients; notes that in this context abortion causes injury , infertility and mortality every year; urges member states and international courts to prosecute medical professionals who fail to clinically demonstrate the benefit of the treatment they are providing; ### 4. recalls the eu commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment and the necessity of equal representation of women and men in leadership and in the decision-making; calls for increase the presence and contribution of women inartificial intelligence , digital and science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) in the world;


### 5. stresses the need to respect women and girls’ reproductive capacity , and hence to condemn surrogacy; ### 5. calls on the global actors to take into account the increased risk and specific challenges of lgbti+ people , who are victims of discrimination and violence , and to prevent , investigate and punish acts of violence and hate crimes; furthermore calls global actors to take all necessary steps , legislative and administrative measures to ensure that sexual orientation and gender identity may under no circumstances be the basis for criminal penalties;


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


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


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


### 6. calls on the commission to address the phenomenon of young women in particular from christian minorities being forced to marry older men from outside their religion in certain parts of the world. ### 6. recalls the eu commitment for the improvement of the functioning of the eu internal market for certain accessible products and services by removing barriers to facilitate the work and businesses for persons with disabilities;


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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