3 Amendments of Louis MICHEL related to 2013/2004(INL)
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that while the multicultural nature of Europe is a source of enrichment, the fact of belonging to a particular culture cannot, under any circumstances, justify violence; is particularly concerned about discrimination and violence against women due to their membership of a minority, in particular with regard to ethnic minorities, women with disabilities, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex women, or women belonging to a religious minority, and women who are vulnerable because of their age, be it old or young; calls on the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to take into account multiple discrimination in any measures they might take;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out that violence against women, such as domestic violence, child marriage, honour crimes and gang rape, are not confined to the borders of Europe; calls on the Commission and the Member States to cover violence against women in their cooperation and development programmes, including the use of women as weapons of war;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Is of the view that reproductive health policy should be at the heart of this debate;