Sous-commission Droits de l'homme (DROI) - Parlement européen

Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT) will chair the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) for the next two and a half years, decided committee members by acclamation on Wednesday morning, 25 January.
The four vice-chairs elected by the Subcommittee on Human Rights are:

• 1st vice-chair Cristian Dan PREDA (EPP, RO)
• 2nd vice-chair Beatriz BECERRA BASTERRECHEA (ALDE, ES)
• 3rd vice-chair László TŐKÉS (EPP, HU)
• 4th vice-chair Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE)

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The next meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights will take place on Wednesday 25 January 2017 from 9.00 - 12.30 and from 15.00 - 18.30 in room ASP 1G3.

Representatives of NGOs as well as other organisations are requested to accede to the EU Transparency Register and follow the procedures therein for access to the European Parliament.
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on the fight against impunity and non-state actors' accountability for human rights violations
The exchange of views will highlight the instruments for ensuring that all perpetrators of human rights violations in the context of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are being hold accountable. It will also illustrate still existing gaps in the fight against impunity for such crimes.
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On 25 January the Subcommittee on Human Rights, in association with the Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries, will hold a public hearing on the human rights situation in Syria. The invited speakers will focus on human rights abuses against civilians committed by the Syrian regime and other parties of the Syrian conflict.
Location : Meeting room ASP A1G-3 from 15.30 - 17.30
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On 25 January the Subcommittee on Human Rights, in association with the Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries, will hold a public hearing on the human rights situation in Syria. The invited speakers will focus on human rights abuses against civilians committed by the Syrian regime and other parties of the Syrian conflict.
The hearing will take place in meeting room ASP A1G-3 from 15.30 - 17.30
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Draft Programme
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Workshop : Human Rights in Iran after the nuclear deal - business as usual or time for change
The Policy Department of the Directorate General for External Policies is holding a workshop for the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation for relations with Iran(D-IR) on 24 January 2017. Chaired by Elena Valenciano, Chair of DROI and Janusz Lewandowski, Chair of D-IR, the workshop will focus on the recent trends in the human rights situation in Iran and in particular on the way the EU could promote change.

For further information please contact : Poldep-expo@europarl.europa.eu

The workshop will be held in meeting room ASP 5E2 from 14.00 - 15.30

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The Policy Department of the Directorate General for External Policies is holding a workshop for the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation for relations with Iran(D-IR) on 24 January 2017, 14.00-15.30. Chaired by Elena Valenciano, Chair of DROI and Janusz Lewandowski, Chair of D-IR, the workshop will focus on the recent trends in the human rights situation in Iran and in particular on the way the EU could promote change.
For further information please contact : Poldep-expo@europarl.europa.eu
Location : Meeting room ASP 5E2, BRUSSELS
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The European Parliament Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, chaired by Heidi Hautala, in association with the Subcommittee on Human Rights, chaired by Elena Valenciano, held a conference on conflict areas in the Eastern Partnership and the situation of human rights.
The objective of the Conference is to examine the impact of protracted conflicts on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms in parts of the Eastern Partnership area.
Location : Meeting Room ASP A5E2
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On 25 January the Subcommittee on Human Rights, in association with the Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries, will hold a public hearing on the human rights situation in Syria. The invited speakers will focus on human rights abuses against civilians committed by the Syrian regime and other parties of the Syrian conflict.
Location : Meeting room ASP A1G-3 from 15.30 - 17.30
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The Policy Department of the Directorate General for External Policies is holding a workshop for the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation for relations with Iran(D-IR) on 24 January 2017, 14.00-15.30. Chaired by Elena Valenciano, Chair of DROI and Janusz Lewandowski, Chair of D-IR, the workshop will focus on the recent trends in the human rights situation in Iran and in particular on the way the EU could promote change.
For further information please contact : Poldep-expo@europarl.europa.eu
Location : Meeting room ASP 5E2, BRUSSELS
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Workshop : Human Rights in Iran after the nuclear deal - business as usual or time for change You can register for the event via the link below (deadline 16 January 2017):
The Policy Department of the Directorate General for External Policies is holding a workshop for the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation for relations with Iran(D-IR) on 24 January 2017, 14.00-15.30. Chaired by Elena Valenciano, Chair of DROI and Janusz Lewandowski, Chair of D-IR, the workshop will focus on the recent trends in the human rights situation in Iran and in particular on the way the EU could promote change.

For further information please contact : Poldep-expo@europarl.europa.eu

The workshop will be held in meeting room ASP 5E2

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Poster
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On 25 January the Subcommittee on Human Rights, in association with the Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries, will hold a public hearing on the human rights situation in Syria. The invited speakers will focus on human rights abuses against civilians committed by the Syrian regime and other parties of the Syrian conflict.
The hearing will take place in meeting room ASP A1G-3 from 15.30 - 17.30
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This study reviews the progress of implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in non-EU countries, five years after their unanimous adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2011. Much progress has already been achieved, with i.a. relevant key international standards like OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises becoming aligned with the UNGPs, new tools being developed to provide guidance to governments and stakeholders and a basis being set for constructive discussion. This led to increased awareness and better understanding, building trust and engagement among various stakeholders. Yet, despite all efforts, business-related human rights abuse is still a serious problem. Further implementation of the UNGPs and related instruments is thus necessary, with special emphasis needed on access to remedy and justice for victims of business-related abuses. Less declaration and more real political will is needed, as states’ commitments to develop National Action Plans implementing the Guiding Principles have been far too slow to materialise, with only twelve NAPs being launched to date. Yet, the number of ongoing processes is promising, particularly in South America, although we have yet to see how meaningful and future action oriented their outcomes will be.
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Islamic State survivors and Iraqi Yazidi activists Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar received today Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The two women were honoured by Parliament for standing up for the persecuted Yazidi minority and the victims of sexual violence by Islamic State. "More than 3,500 children and women are still held hostage as slaves under Daesh. Every day they die a thousand times," Aji Bashar said in her acceptance speech.

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Press Conference with President Schulz, Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar
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"On 10 December 2016 the world celebrates the 66th International Human Rights Day, commemorating the day when the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights." For the full statement see link below.
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