10 Amendments of Soraya POST related to 2018/2147(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the outcome of the 2017 European Commission / World Bank / United Nations Development Programme survey on Marginalised Roma in Western Balkans,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
- having regard to the Joint Staff Working Document “Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Transforming the Lives of Girls and Women through EU External Relations 2016-2020”,
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the additional steps takenCalls on Albania to reinforce the protection of human rights, minority rights and anti- discrimination policies; insists that measures be taken to further improve the education, employment rates and living conditions for Roma, Egyptians and other ethnic minoriti, bearing in mind a gender and intersectional perspective, and respecting the partnership principle in policy processes;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Notes with concern that the results of the 2017 survey on marginalised Roma in Albania shows their limited access to opportunities in every aspect of human development, such as basic rights, education, health, housing, employment and their living standards; - condemns the deeply-rooted stigmatisation and social exclusion of Roma arising from anti-Gypsyism and the existing wide gap between marginalised Roma and neighbouring non-Roma relating to their rights and opportunities; - welcomes the on-going implementation of the 2016-2020 Action Plan for the integration of Roma and Egyptians and calls on the Albanian authorities to reinforce the weak central coordination structure; - commends the progress achieved since 2011 in the field of education of marginalised Roma, urges that further efforts are needed taking into account the fact that the percentage of completion of compulsory education remains one of the lowest in the Western Balkans region; - urges Albania to take measures to address discrimination against the Roma at work and improve the employment situation of Roma that has deteriorated since 2011; - insists that measures be taken to further improve the health, housing and living conditions of Roma and other ethnic minorities; - calls on Albania for taking an active role in the Roma Integration 2020 project implemented by the Regional Cooperation Council;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Welcomes the progress made in increasing women’s participation and representation in politics in particular through the introduction of the gender quota system (commanding the government for appointing 50% of female ministers and the Albanian authorities for introducing a 50% quota on lists for municipal elections), the application of which has opened up many opportunities for women in politics and is helping countering stereotyped representations of the role of women in society; urges to promote the participation of women belonging to disadvantaged groups, such as Roma1a women and women with disabilities; _________________ 1a The word ‘Roma’ is used as an umbrella term which includes different related groups, whether sedentary or not, such as Roma, Ashkalis, Égyptiens, etc., that may be diverse in culture and lifestyles;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Urges Albania to safeguard the full and timely implementation of its gender equality and anti-discrimination legislation and to monitor its effect on women coming from disadvantaged and marginalized social groups; calls on Albania to safeguard all women’s unhindered access to justice, to provide free legal aid for women who have been victims of gender-based violence, with special attention to Roma women, women with disabilities and women living in rural and remote areas; strengthen the role and capacity of its relevant authorities concerning the protection and rehabilitation of victims, and increase the number and capacity of its state-run shelters;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Emphasizes the importance of gender assessments of the ongoing judicial reform and the rule of law, for the enactment of appropriate legislation and/or measures for the protection of the rights of women and girls, including the harmonisation of laws with non- discrimination legislation, allowing women equal access to justice;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19 e. Welcomes Albania’s parliamentary commitment to passing a new Law on the Protection of National Minorities, confirming the advancement of the rights and freedoms of national minorities through the necessary legal arrangements in this area, including the principle of self-identification, the prohibition of discrimination and the right to preserve cultures, traditions and mother tongue;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls for an increased attention when drafting and implementing legislation in areas affecting civil society space, to ensure that the legislation does not place disproportionate burdens on civil society organisations, does not have a discriminatory impact or diminish civil society space; underlines the need for public funding available for CSOs working on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, including watchdog and advocacy organizations, including for small grassroots organisations; CSOs should be free to have funding from other donors, such as private donors, international organisations, bodies or agencies;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Fears possible negative impacts on employment and social policy-making following the dismantling of Albania’s Labour Ministry as a result of governmental restructuring; encourages the Albanian authorities to foster cooperation with trade unions; calls on them to take effective measures to address the high unemployment rate, especially among young people, and to further improve the quality of education; calls on the relevant actors to include persons belonging to minority groups in the design and implementation of employment and education measures and to avoid exclusion of youth belonging to minority groups, especially marginalized or hard to reach groups, such as the Roma, as beneficiaries of education and employment measures;