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

Elena Valenciano,Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights in the European Parliament, hasexpressed serious concern at the immigration crisis at the borders of theEuropean Union and has called for firm and definitive action to protect thelives and human rights of migrants, and for a results-oriented comprehensive EUcommon policy on migration and asylum.
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Press statement by Elena Valenciano on the Immigration Crisis at EU borders
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The next meeting of the Subcommittee will take place on Tuesday 22 September from 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 18.30 p.m. in meeting room ASP A3G3

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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The Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, led by Chair Elmar Brok, joined by their colleagues from the Sub-Committee on Human Rights, led by Richard Howitt, and with participation of Andrej Plenkovic, the Chair of the EP delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee, visited Ukraine on 23 and 24 July.
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Press statement - Kyiv 24 July 2015
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Les priorités de la présidence luxembourgeoise du Conseil de l'UE seront présentées aux diverses commissions parlementaires par les ministres du Luxembourg au cours d'une série de réunion qui se tiendront cette semaine.
Commission du commerce international
Commission des budgets
Commission des affaires étrangères
Commission du contrôle budgétaire
Commission du développement
Commission des affaires économiques et monétaires
Commission des affaires juridiques
Commission de la culture et de l'éducation
Commission des affaires constitutionnelles
Commission des libertés civiles, de la justice et des affaires intérieures
Commission des pétitions
Commission des droits de la femme et de l'égalité des genres
Sous-commission "droits de l'homme"
Commission spéciale sur les rescrits fiscaux et autres mesures similaires par leur nature ou par leur effet
Sous-commission "sécurité et défense"
Commission de l'environnement, de la santé publique et de la sécurité alimentaire
Commission de l'emploi et des affaires sociales
Commission du marché intérieur et de la protection des consommateurs
Commission de l'industrie, de la recherche et de l'énergie
Commission du développement régional
Commission des transports et du tourisme
Commission de la pêche
Commission de l'agriculture et du développement rural

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The services of the European Commission are currently reflecting on the follow-up to the Strategy for equality between women and men 2010-2015 (COM (2010) final). The EU's trade policy has not yet been fully integrated into this Strategy, providing an opportunity for the INTA committee to consider whether and how gender issues should be dealt with in the context of the EU's trade policies. Article 8 TFEU provides that “in all its activities, the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality between men and women.” The trade policy issues that are discussed by the European Parliament's INTA committee can have differing gender impacts across the various sectors of the economy. Understanding the gender dimension of trade agreements better will therefore contribute to better policy making and to ensuring that both sexes can take advantage of the benefits of trade liberalisation and be protected from its negative effects.
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
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Human Rights conditionalities in thecontext of regional trade agreements with African countries

Members from the Subcommittee on Human Rights and theCommittee on International Trade will look at Economic Partnership Agreements(EPAs) and their potential to become a catalyst for regional integration,economic and social change in Africa, which could have an impact on humanrights in these countries and regions.
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Nearly half of all people living in extreme poverty are aged 18 or under. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion, violence and abuse. In 2014 the European Parliament called on the High Representative of the Union to report back to Parliament every year on the results of the EU's child-focused external action. The Parliament had also previously underlined the urgent need for the Union to pay special attention to the most vulnerable and socially excluded girls and boys. International commitments to improve the lives of children are reflected in various Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly the one on infant mortality. One in four children under five (162 million) remains stunted, risking diminished cognitive and physical development. The Parliament recently called on the Commission to scale up its nutrition-specific commitments. The proposed Sustainable Development Goals include numerous targets to improve the situation of children and youth and represent an important leap forward.
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Situations of occupation are often among the most difficult conflicts to resolve, in particular if the occupied territory is also illegally annexed. Legally speaking, an illegally annexed territory is occupied. Third parties (like the EU) have an obligation to not recognise an illegal annexation and to not assist in the continued occupation and annexation. An occupying power has limited authority over the occupied territory under international humanitarian law (IHL), but has nevertheless an obligation to respect not only IHL but also international human rights law. The EU has so far not adopted a consistent policy in these cases, but there are elements of good practice that can be used. A future EU policy should be based on non-recognition – as has been the case with regard to Crimea. The EU and its member states should refuse to recognise legislative and other changes in the occupied territory, they should refrain from engaging in economic and other activities that sustain the occupation and they should seriously consider sanctions against the responsible government.
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The Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People's Republic of China have enjoyed long-lasting and friendly ties – despite their ideological differences, evident in their very names. The two share far more than a 520 kilometre border, as underscored by the April 2015 visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan. On that trip – his first trip abroad in 2015 – Xi announced a EUR 41.30-billion commitment to building a multi-faceted network called the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The CPEC can be understood as part of China's 'pivot to Asia' and plays a role in Beijing's broader 'One Belt One Road' initiative. If completed, the CPEC has the potential to fundamentally alter South Asia's economy and geopolitics.
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