Parltrack

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) The EU has adopted a plan of Action on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Development (2010- 2015).

Amendment 9 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) Pursuant to Articles 2 and 3 (3) of the Treaty of the European Union and Article 8 of TFEU, equality between women and men is a fundamental value and objective of the EU and the EU should promote gender equality in all its activities.

Amendment 10 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) Gender equality and women's rights ~~are fundamental human rights and a que~~count among the values and principles that underpin EU foreign policy. The promotion of women’s rights and the principles of gender equality and non- discrimination are the cornerstione of ~~social justice and their promotion is a strong component of this Regulation~~this regulation and the concrete, unequivocal expression of the Union’s commitment to upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Amendment 11 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) Violence against women in all its forms is a structural phenomenon linked to the unequal distribution of power between women and men in society and constitutes a violation of fundamental rights. Taking action to combat violence against women contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men and is a strong component of this Regulation.

Amendment 12 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive ~~human rights and democracy issues possible~~issues concerning human rights, fundamental freedoms, women’s rights, the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination and democracy, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 13 #

Zita GURMAI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on democracy issues and sensitive human rights ~~and democracy issues possible~~such as gender equality, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Union will pay particular attention to countries and urgency situations where human rights and fundamental freedoms are most at risk and where disrespect for these rights and freedoms is particularly pronounced and systematic. The Union and the Member States will pay particular attention to the plight of women and girls in security, humanitarian and/or food urgency situations since they are a particularly vulnerable group. In such situations, the political priorities will be to promote respect for the relevant international laws, to provide tangible support and means of action to local civil society and to contribute to its work, carried out in very difficult circumstances. In conflict situations, the Union will promote the compliance of all warring parties with their legal obligations under international humanitarian law, in accordance with the relevant Union guidelines.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) European Union Election Observation Missions contribute significantly and successfully to the strengthening and consolidation of transparent and trustworthy democratic processes in third countries. However, the promotion of democracy extends far beyond the electoral process alone. Expenditure for election observation missions should therefore not take up a disproportionate amount of the total funding available under this Regulation.

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) enhancing the respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regional human rights instruments, and strengthening their protection, promotion and monitoring, mainly through support to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders and victims of repression and abuse;, and particularly protection of the most vulnerable groups in the event of security, humanitarian and/or food urgency situations, including women and girls.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions, most notably by following up on its recommendations.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) contributing to the promotion and protection of the principles of women's rights, gender equality and non- discrimination.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii

(ii) strengthening the rule of law, promoting a fair balance of power, and particularly the independence of the judiciary, encouraging and evaluating legal and institutional reforms, and promoting access to justice;

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi

(vi) promoting the ~~equal~~ participation of ~~men and~~ women in social, economic and political life, ~~and supporting equality of opportunity, and the participation and political representation of women;~~respect for women’s rights, male-female parity in economic and political decision- making positions, the active participation and involvement of women in processes of political transition, democratisation and state-building, with a particular attention to situations where women suffer violence and discrimination in third countries.

Amendment 21 #

Mikael GUSTAFSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi

(vi) promoting ~~the~~ equal ~~participation of~~ ity between women and women in all areas of life, including social, economic and political life, and supporting equal~~ity of~~ opportunityies, and ~~the~~increased participation and political representation of women;

Amendment 22 #

Angelika WERTHMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i

(i) the abolition of the death penalty, prevention of torture, ill-treatment and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment ~~and rehabilitation of victims of torture~~which are the most abhorrent violations of human rights and human dignity and rehabilitation of victims of torture within the EU and world-wide is a strongly held policy view of all EU member states. Promotion and protection of this right is a priority of the EU's human rights policy;

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii

(iii) the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground, including ~~sex~~gender, gender expression, gender identity, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation;

Amendment 24 #

Angelika WERTHMANN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii

(iii) the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground, including sex, race, colour, ethnic or, social origin or culture, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation;

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi

(vi) promotion of the rights of women as proclaimed in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocols, including measures to ~~combat~~protect women and girls against violence and discrimination, particularly female genital mutilation, forced marriages, crimes of honour, trafficking~~, and any other form of violence against women~~ of women and girls for commercial sexual exploitation, domestic violence, spousal abuse and economic and other forms of violence;

Amendment 26 #

Mikael GUSTAFSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi

(vi) the rights of women as proclaimed in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocols~~, including measures to combat~~ and the Beijing Platform for Action, and measures to combat all forms of male violence against women, such as domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriages, crimes of honour, trafficking and sexual exploitation, and any other form of violence against women;

Amendment 27 #

Lívia JÁRÓKA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi

(vi) the rights of women as proclaimed in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocols, including measures to combat female genital mutilation, forced ~~marriages~~and arranged marriages, dowry-related violence, crimes of honour, trafficking, and any other form of violence against women;

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi

(vi) the rights of women as proclaimed in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocols, including measures to combat female genital mutilation, forced marriages, crimes of honour, trafficking, sexual violence, including corrective rape and partner rape, domestic violence and any other form of violence against women;

Amendment 29 #

Andrea ČEŠKOVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi a (new)

(via) promoting and putting greater emphasis on maternal health and stressing the importance of education and awareness of sexual and reproductive health as an integral part of the women’s health agenda

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii

(vii) the rights of the child, as proclaimed in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, including the fight against child labour, child trafficking and ~~child prostitu~~abuse for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation, and the recruitment and use of child soldiers;

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)

(viia) special emphasis on the equal treatment of boys and girls, in particular in respect of equality of access to education;

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point x

(x) education, training and monitoring in the area of human rights and democracy, and in the area covered by point (vii); these measures play a particularly important role in promoting the active participation of women in political, economic and social life by enhancing their skills;

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point xi

(xi) support for local, regional, national or international civil society organisations, particularly women’s or youth organisations, involved in the protection, promotion or defence of human rights, fundamental freedoms and women’s rights and in measures referred to in point (vii);

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part

(c) strengthening of the international framework for the protection of human rights, justice, gender equality, the rule of law and democracy, and for the promotion of international humanitarian law, in particular by:

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i

(i) through deployment of Union Election Observation Missions – ensuring male- female parity in the core team – and of short- and long-term observers;

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i

(i) through deployment of Union Election Observation Missions; such missions, or any other type of mission, should consist of equal numbers of men and women, and this measure should serve as an example to the country in which the mission takes place;

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii

(ii) through other measures of monitoring electoral processes, particularly measures to check and monitor the application and take-up of recommendations made by EU Election Observation Missions;

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) gender equality and women empowerment: (i) through supporting regional and country level programmes to promote women's economic and social empowerment, leadership and political participation; (ii) through supporting national, regional and global initiatives and commitments, to promote the integration of gender equality and women and girls' empowerment into policies, plans and budgets.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, women’s rights, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account ~~whenever relevant~~ for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 40 #

Mikael GUSTAFSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of women's rights and gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account ~~whenever relevant~~ for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4

4. The assistance measures shall take into account the specific features of crisis or urgency situations and countries or situations where there is a serious lack of fundamental freedoms, where human security is most at risk or where human rights organisations and defenders operate under the most difficult conditions, paying particular attention to the situation of women and girls since they are a particularly vulnerable group.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4

4. The assistance measures shall take into account the specific features of crisis or urgency situations and countries or situations where there is a serious lack of fundamental freedoms, where human security is most at risk or where human rights organisations and defenders operate under the most difficult conditions. Particular attention should be paid to situations in which women are being exposed to physical and psychological violence.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. Strategy papers shall set out the European Union's strategy for its assistance under this Regulation, based on the Union's priorities, the international situation and the activities of the main partners. They shall be consistent with the overall purpose, objectives, scope, and principles of this Regulation, and they should integrate the principles of gender mainstreaming.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. Strategy papers shall set out the priority areas selected for financing by the Union during the period of validity of this Regulation, the specific objectives, the expected results and the performance indicators, including gender equality performance indicators. They shall also give the indicative financial allocation, both overall and per priority area; this may be given in the form of a range, where appropriate.

source: PE-491.098

2012/05/16 DEVE 18 amendments...

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The task of building and sustaining a culture of human rights and good financial, social, administrative and fiscal governance, and making democracy work for citizens, though especially urgent and difficult in emerging democracies, is essentially a continuous challenge, belonging first and foremost to the people of the country concerned but without diminishing the commitment of the international community. It also requires a range of institutions, in particular national democratic parliaments that should ensure participation, representation, responsiveness and accountability.

Amendment 16 #

Michael CASHMAN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Union assistance under this Regulation is designed to complement the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights, which range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. It will also be complementary to but separate from the more crisis-related actions under the Instrument for Stability and a future European Endowment for Democracy.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, applying good financial, social, administrative and fiscal governance principles, thus providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 18 #

Eleni THEOCHAROUS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) enhancing the respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regional human rights instruments, and strengthening their protection, promotion and monitoring, mainly through support to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders and victims of repression and abuse, with the aim of improving and catching up with democratic standards of living and consolidating human dignity and democratisation;

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, and applying good financial, social, administrative and fiscal governance principles, thus strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 20 #

Michael CASHMAN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, in particular through the key role played by national parliaments, local authorities and civil society, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 21 #

Eleni THEOCHAROUS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i

(i) promoting and enshrining in law freedom of association and assembly, unhindered movement of persons, freedom of opinion and expression, including artistic and cultural expression, free press and independent pluralistic media, both traditional and ICT based, internet freedom and measures to combat administrative obstacles to the exercise of these freedoms, including the fight against censorship;

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv

(iv) supporting reforms to achieve effective and transparent democratic accountability and oversight, including that of the security and justice sectors, and encouraging measures against corruption, in particular good financial and fiscal governance;

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v

(v) promoting political pluralism and democratic political representation, and encouraging political participation by citizens, in particular women and marginalised groups, in democratic reform processes at local, regional and national level;

Amendment 24 #

Leonidas DONSKIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii

(iii) the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground, including sex, race, colour, caste, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation;

Amendment 25 #

Leonidas DONSKIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v

(v) the rights of indigenous peoples, the rights of persons affected by caste-based discrimination and the rights of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic groups;

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi

(vi) the rights of women as proclaimed in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocols, particularly access to education and healthcare and the right to decide freely and independently about their bodies, including measures to combat female genital mutilation, forced marriages, crimes of honour, trafficking, and any other form of violence against women;

Amendment 27 #

Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Jan KOZŁOWSKI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(iia) providing legal and tax-related training for local stakeholders with a view to establishing good-governance mechanisms that prevent corruption.

Amendment 28 #

Eleni THEOCHAROUS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory wording

(d) building confidence in and protecting candidates and all relevant human and political rights and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, while contributing to the efficiency and consistency of the whole electoral cycle, in particular,

Amendment 29 #

Filip KACZMAREK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i

(i) through deployment of Union Election Observation Missions, whereby allocations for such missions shall at least be matched by equivalent allocations for other activities supporting the democratic cycle and represent no more than 25% of the total budget of the financing instrument established by this Regulation;

Amendment 30 #

Nirj DEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)

(iva) by supporting the efforts of the partner country concerned in building and developing the framework and the institutional capacity required in order to uphold democracy and human rights after the democratic elections have taken place;

Amendment 31 #

Åsa WESTLUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, LGBT rights, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant ~~for~~by all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 32 #

Michael CASHMAN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, rights of minorities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

source: PE-489.498

2012/05/23 BUDG 4 amendments...

Amendment 12 #

Carl HAGLUND

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that, regardless of realisable savings and reallocations, sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; ___________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) The new challenges in the Union's Neighbourhood and beyond call for a more flexible, efficient and targeted approach to the financing of the Union's external policies in the field of promoting democracy and human rights, in line with the principles guiding the present review of the Union's external instruments. To that end, the establishment of the European Endowment for Democracy will allow the Union to provide context- specific, timely and bottom-up assistance for democracy support. Its funding and programming should be complementary to the other external instruments of the Union, including the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights and Instrument for Stability , maximising the overall coverage, coherence and sustainability of the Union's policies in favour of democratisation.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. Strategy papers shall set out the priority areas selected for financing by the Union during the period of validity of this Regulation, the specific objectives, the expected results and the performance indicators. They shall also give the indicative financial allocation, both overall and per priority area; this may be given in the form of a range, where appropriate, with a variation of not more than 10 % of the lower indicative amount.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. Strategy papers shall be approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15 (3) of the Common Implementing Regulation. When significant changes of circumstances and policy so require and the implied budgetary impact is higher than the financial threshold as referred to in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, strategy papers shall be updated in accordance with the same procedure.

source: PE-489.589

2012/06/15 AFET 145 amendments...

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) This Regulation establishes a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide allowing for assistance independent from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities, but must in all its measures and actions, fully comply with International Law, the principles of the UN Charter and must respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of third states.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union provides that the Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. These values are common to the Member States in a society in which pluralism, freedom, non-discrimination, freedom of religion, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) This financing instrument contributes to achieving the objectives of the Union's external action, including those of the European Development Policy and of the Human Rights Policy announced by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton on December 12, 2011.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) A special effort will be put into communication and visibility actions to support and complement EIDHR activities and to make widely known EU support for democracy and human rights and its impact. Such actions shall always meet the requirements of confidentiality and security required for certain EIDHR activities.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The Union's contribution to democracy and the rule of law and to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is rooted in the universally accepted general principles established by the International Bill of Human Rights, and any other human rights instrument adopted within the framework of the United Nations, as well as relevant regional human rights instruments such as those of the Council of Europe. The indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms must be reflected in the Union's actions supported by this regulation.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The Union's contribution to democracy and the rule of law and to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is rooted in the universally accepted general principles established by the International Bill of Human Rights, and any other human rights instrument adopted within the framework of the United Nations, as well as relevant regional human rights instruments. In its implementation of this Regulation, the Union should ensure a holistic approach to human rights and democracy promotion.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) ~~Gender equality~~Equality between men and women and women's rights are fundamental human rights and a question of social justice and their promotion is a strong component of this Regulation.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) Gender equality ~~and~~, women's rights, women empowerment, non-discrimination are fundamental human rights and athe question of social justice as well as fight against inequalities and their promotion is a strong component of this Regulation. All of them are cross-cutting issues which shall be mainstreamed in all programmes.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) Gender equality and women's rights and the rights of the child are fundamental human rights and a question of social justice and their promotion is a strong component of this Regulation.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Democracy and human rights are inextricably linked~~, as recalled in the Council Conclusions of 18 November 2009, on democracy support in the EU's external relations~~. The fundamental freedoms of expression and association are the preconditions for political pluralism and democratic processes, whereas democratic control and separation of powers are essential to sustain an independent judiciary and the rule of law which in turn are required for effective protection of human rights.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Democracy and human rights are inextricably linked, as recalled in the Council Conclusions of 18 November 2009, on democracy support in the EU’s external relations. The fundamental freedoms of ~~expression and association~~thought, conscience and religion, expression and information, art and science, assembly and association, profession and trade are the preconditions for political pluralism ~~and~~, democratic processes and an open society, whereas democratic control and separation of powers are essential to sustain an independent judiciary and the rule of law which in turn are required for effective protection of human rights.

Amendment 49 #

Nicole KIIL-NIELSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Democracy and human rights are inextricably linked and mutually reinforcing, as recalled in the Council Conclusions of 18 November 2009, on democracy support in the EU's external relations. The fundamental freedoms of expression ~~and~~, association and assembly are the preconditions for political pluralism and democratic processes, whereas democratic control, domestic accountability and separation of powers are essential to sustain an independent judiciary and the rule of law which in turn are required for effective protection of human rights.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Democracy and human rights are inextricably linked, as recalled in the Council Conclusions of 18 November 2009, on democracy support in the EU's external relations. The fundamental freedoms of expression, religion, conscience, assembly and association are the preconditions for political pluralism and democratic processes, whereas democratic control and separation of powers are essential to sustain an independent judiciary and the rule of law which in turn are required for effective protection of human rights.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) The present Instrument will have to favour access to a 'common citizenship' (equal protection and equal rights for every citizen) for all members of religious minorities, including Christians, especially in those countries where they face violations of their rights.

Amendment 52 #

Mario MAURO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) In the context of the present Instrument it will be necessary to devote particular attention to the right to freedom of religion. Such right is commonly recognised as one of the most central among the human rights guaranteed at the international level and without its proper respect a society cannot truly call itself 'free'.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) takes into account the strengthened approach to democracy and human rights support developed in the context of the EU Neighbourhood Policy and the EU Agenda for Change and will increase the capacity to react both rapidly and consistently to developments concerning democracy and the rule of law.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 b (new)

(8b) Human rights and democratization do not oppose one another, but whereas the EIDHR has a stronger focus on human rights protection and promotion, the future EED could, in synergy with the EIDHR, focus more on issues related to democratization.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The task of building and sustaining a culture of human rights as well as of supporting the emergence of an independent civil society, including the enhancement of its role in its country and making democracy work for citizens, though especially urgent and difficult in emerging democracies, is essentially a continuous challenge, belonging first and foremost to the people of the country concerned but without diminishing the commitment of the international community. It ~~also~~ requires a range of institutions, in particular national democratic parliaments and local elected assemblies that should ensure participation, representation, responsiveness and accountability. It also requires independent civil society organisations that should take part in national good governance processes, including domestic accountability.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The task of building and sustaining a culture of human rights and making democracy work for citizens, though especially urgent and difficult in emerging democracies, is essentially a continuous challenge, belonging first and foremost to the people of the country concerned but without diminishing the commitment of the international community. This bottom-up approach shall favour fair employment opportunities, local ownership and ensure food security, ideally through local production, as a necessary basis for a democratically engaged political society. It also requires a range of institutions, in particular national democratic parliaments that should ensure participation, representation, responsiveness and accountability.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The task of building and sustaining a culture of human rights and making democracy work for citizens, though especially urgent and difficult in emerging democracies, is essentially a continuous challenge, belonging first and foremost to the people of the country concerned but without diminishing the commitment of the international community. It also requires a range of institutions, in particular national democratic parliaments and religious authorities that should ensure participation, representation, responsiveness and accountability.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) In order to address these issues in an effective, transparent, timely and flexible manner after Regulation (EC) No1889/2006 expires, there is a continued need for specific financial resources and a specific financing instrument that can continue to work in an independent manner. The EIDHR should continue supporting the democracy projects that would be funded by the future European Endowment for Democracy (EED), creating an interface with the latter so as to ensure coherence and sustainability in the longer term.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Union assistance under this Regulation ishall be designed ~~to complement~~and implemented taking into consideration complementarity with the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights~~, which~~. These tools range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. ~~It will also complement the more crisis-related actions under the Instrument for Stability~~Particularly, though not exclusively, it should be taken into consideration that one of the main characteristics of the EIDHR is that it can operate without the explicit concern of third countries. In any case when identifying areas for complementarity with other policy instruments of the Union the overall and specific objectives of the instrument, as set in this regulation and other programmatic documents should always be respected.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Union assistance under this Regulation is designed to complement the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights, which range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. This instrument must be favoured over other instruments only if the Union assistance in this field cannot be part of geographic programmes. It will also complement the more crisis-related actions under the Instrument for Stability, including urgent actions needed during the first phases of transition process.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Union assistance under this Regulation is designed to complement the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights, which range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. It will also complement the more crisis-related actions under the Instrument for Stability and the new proposed instruments (such as Civil Society Facility - ENP and European Endowment for Democracy).

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Union assistance under this Regulation is designed to complement the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights, which range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. It will also complement the more crisis-related actions under the Instrument for Stability. The Commission should therefore engage in a structured dialogue with the European Parliament.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Union assistance under this Regulation is designed to complement the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights, which range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. It will also complement the more crisis-related actions under the Instrument for Stability. Funding provided under this Regulation should not overlap with funding from other Union external action instruments.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Union assistance under this Regulation is designed to complement the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights, which range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. It will also complement the more crisis-related actions and actions targeted at the groups or minorities affected by crises under the Instrument for Stability.

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) The implementation of this instrument should be foreseen with an active cooperation and involvement of the EU delegations, as well as the new EU Special Representative on Human Rights.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) This requires specialised human resources on the ground, familiar with civil society development and grant- making, qualitatively and quantitatively.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) The assistance will be accessible to organizations that promote democratic values and might not be legally registered or recognized by partner governments' authorities, while taking the necessary measures to guarantee that they are not exposed to repression by their government on the basis of the transfer of EU/EIDHR funds.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) The Commission needs to consult representatives of civil society, including human rights defenders, as well as other donors and actors, as early as appropriate in the programming process in order to facilitate their respective contributions and to ensure that assistance activities complement each other as far as possible.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) The Commission needs to consult representatives of civil society, local experts and think tanks as well as other donors and actors, as early as appropriate in the programming process in order to facilitate their respective contributions and to ensure that assistance activities complement each other as far as possible. The Commission needs assure that some ad hoc actions, in exceptional circumstances, could be adopted through special measures outside of the programming cycle.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) Under this Regulation, the Union will provide assistance to address global, regional, national and local human rights and democratisation issues in partnership with civil society ~~understood to span all types of social action by individuals or groups that are independent from the state and~~; it ranges from human rights defenders as defined by the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, to individuals or groups that are independent from the state and that are at risk due to the lack of freedom of expression and of association in their countries and that are active in the field of human rights and democracy support.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation and partnership with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. It ~~should~~may also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach ~~or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countrie~~such as the establishment of shelter cities dedicated to human rights defenders or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries while privileging the use of geographic instruments over this instrument to finance worldwide campaigns promoting fundamental rights. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation and partnership with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. I~~t should~~f other instruments do not apply, it may also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 75 #

Tokia SAÏFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility and adaptability necessary to respond to changing circumstances and the needs of recipients. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues ~~possible~~, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances by the range of funding mechanisms available (framework agreement, re-granting, direct grants, low-value grants), in order to allow the instrument to be adaptable, reactive to urgency and high risk situations and effective both for short term and long term actions. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances but must in all its measures and actions fully comply with International Law, the principles of the UN Charter and must respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of third states. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with ~~civil society~~all the relevant stakeholders on sensitive human rights and democracy issues ~~possible~~, and in particular on the respect for the fundamental freedoms of expression, religion, conscience, assembly and association, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature, and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances~~. It should~~ or crisis situations. It will also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards. In order to launch a sustainable democratisation process, efforts shall not be limited to isolated operations at one specific time but embedded in a comprehensive political concept.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13a) Developing and consolidating democracy under this Regulation may include democratic parliaments and their capacity to support and advance democratic reform processes. National Constituent Assemblies and parliaments towards a transition process need, therefore, to be included as bodies eligible for funding under this Regulation when this is necessary in order to achieve its objectives, unless the proposed measure can be financed under a related Union external assistance instrument.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Union will pay particular attention to countries and urgency situations where human rights and fundamental freedoms are most at risk and where disrespect for these rights and freedoms is particularly pronounced and systematic. In this context, particular attention will be devoted to key fundamental freedoms such as freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, freedom of assembly and freedom of association. In such situations, the political priorities will be to promote respect for the relevant international laws, to provide tangible support and means of action to local ~~civil society~~actors and to contribute to its work, carried out in very difficult circumstances. In conflict situations, the Union will promote the compliance of all warring parties with their legal obligations under international humanitarian law, in accordance with the relevant Union guidelines.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Union will pay particular attention to countries and urgency situations where human rights and fundamental freedoms are most at risk and where disrespect for these rights and freedoms is particularly pronounced and systematic. In such situations, the political priorities will be to promote respect for the relevant international laws, to provide tangible support and means of action to local or regional civil society and to contribute to its work, carried out in very difficult circumstances. In conflict situations, the Union will promote the compliance of all warring parties with their legal obligations under international humanitarian law, in accordance with the relevant Union guidelines.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Union will pay particular attention to countries and urgency situations where human rights and fundamental freedoms are most at risk and where disrespect for these rights and freedoms is particularly pronounced and systematic. In such situations, the political priorities will be to promote respect for the relevant international laws, to provide tangible support and means of action to local civil society and to contribute to its work, carried out in very difficult circumstances. In conflict situations, the Union will promote the compliance of all warring parties with their legal obligations under international humanitarian law, in accordance with the relevant Union guidelines. Especially in countries in transition the instrument shall support emerging political groups that dispose of a clear political agenda, enabling them to contribute to a genuine democratisation process.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In such most difficult countries or situations and in order to address urgent protection needs of human rights defenders, as defined by the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders the Union should be able to respond in a flexible and timely manner by means of ad hoc grants, specific imprest accounts for the EU Delegations and through the existing Human Rights Defenders Mechanism. This will particularly be the case when the choice of procedural modalities could impact directly on the effectiveness of the measures or could subject beneficiaries to serious intimidation, retaliation or other types of risks.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In such most difficult countries or situations and in order to address urgent protection needs of human rights defenders, the Union should be able to respond in a flexible and timely manner by means of ad hoc grants and specific imprest accounts for the EU Delegations. This will particularly be the case when the choice of procedural modalities could impact directly on the effectiveness of the measures or could subject beneficiaries to serious intimidation, retaliation or other types of risks.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In such most difficult countries or situations and in order to address urgent protection needs of human rights defenders and democracy activists, the Union should be able to respond in a flexible and timely manner by means of ad hoc grants outside of the programming cycle. This will particularly be the case when the choice of procedural modalities could impact directly on the effectiveness of the measures or could subject beneficiaries to serious intimidation, retaliation or other types of risks.

Amendment 88 #

Tokia SAÏFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) European Union Election Observation Missions contribute significantly and successfully to democratic processes in third countries. However, the promotion of democracy extends ~~far~~ beyond the electoral process alone. E~~xpenditure for~~U assistance provided under this Regulation should be fairly distributed between election observation missions ~~shoul~~and other~~efore not take up a disproportionate amount of the total funding available under this Regulation~~ measures for the promotion of democracy.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) European Union Election Observation Missions contribute significantly and successfully to democratic processes in third countries. However, the promotion of democracy extends far beyond the electoral process alone and thus the full electoral cycle should be taken into account. Expenditure for election observation missions should ~~therefore~~ not take up a disproportionate amount of the total funding available under this Regulation.

Amendment 90 #

Sabine LÖSING, Marie-Christine VERGIAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) European Union Election Observation Missions contribute significantly and successfully to democratic processes in third countries. However, the promotion of democracy extends far beyond the electoral process alone. It consists also of i.e. promoting democratic structures and guarantying division of powers, supporting political pluralism and accountability, fighting against corruption, protecting those taking part in political campaigns, particularly women and youth, empowering the civil society. Expenditure for election observation missions should therefore not take up a disproportionate amount of the total funding available under this Regulation.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) Under this regulation, the documents that define the objectives, priorities, expected results and financial allocations in broad terms are strategic programming documents. In order to ensure full democratic control, transparency and participation in the process of development, adoption and revision of those documents co-decision in form of ordinary legislative procedure shall be introduced in accordance with Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)

(19a) The actions should be consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) that entered into forced for the EU on 22nd January 2010, the Council decision (2010/48), the EU ACP Joint Parliamentary Assembly Resolution on the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Developing Countries, and with and the European Disability Strategy.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) enhancing the respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regional human rights instruments, and strengthening their protection, promotion and monitoring, through the creation and proper functioning of government structures for this purpose, and mainly through support to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders and victims of repression and abuse or violence;

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) enhancing the respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regional human rights instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and strengthening their protection, promotion and monitoring, mainly through support to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders and victims of repression and abuse;

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2– point a (new)

(a) supporting the democratization process in countries which have expressed their wish for greater political integration with the European Union through the negotiation of Association Agreements, in conformity with the "more for more" principle;

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting developing and consolidatingon of democra~~tic reforms~~cy in third countries, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by adopting appropriate legislation and enhancing participatory and representative democracy, strengthening the overall democratic cycle and the rule of law, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by enhancing good governance and participatory and representative democracy, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by enhancing the good governance as well as participatory and representative democracy, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 100 #

Franziska Katharina BRANTNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, strengthening the overall democratic and progressive cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes, ~~in particular~~also by means of election observation missions.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. assisting local communities, in particular in areas where there are unsolved frozen conflicts, through development assistance, financial support for small and medium businesses and trade and for confidence-building measures as well as projects encouraging people-to-people contacts; such actions will promote our shared European values and strengthen security in those areas, in particular in Eastern Partnership Countries as well as combat poverty and discrimination and ensure human rights for all.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) support to and enhancement of human rights-based approaches, the participatory and representative democracy, including parliamentary democracy, and the processes of democratisation, mainly through civil society organisations, inter alia in:

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) support to and enhancement of participatory and representative democracy, including parliamentary democracy, and the processes of democratisation at the local, national and international level, mainly through civil society organisations, inter alia in:

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) support to and enhancement of participatory and representative democracy, including parliamentary democracy, and the processes of democratisation, mainly through civil society organisations, also contributing (though not exclusively) to the process of implementation of the principles of human rights based approaches, inter alia in:

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i

(i) promoting freedom of association and assembly, unhindered movement of persons, freedom of opinion and expression,; including artistic and cultural expression, free press and independent pluralistic media, both traditional and ICT based, internet freedom and measures to combat administrative and political obstacles to the exercise of these freedoms, including the fight against censorship;

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i

(i) promoting freedom of association and assembly, unhindered movement of persons, freedom of opinion and expression, religious belief and practice, including artistic and cultural expression, free press and independent pluralistic media, both traditional and ICT based, internet freedom and measures to combat administrative obstacles to the exercise of these freedoms, including the fight against censorship;·

Amendment 108 #

Nadezhda NEYNSKY, Monica Luisa MACOVEI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i

(i) promoting freedom of association and assembly, unhindered movement of persons, freedom of opinion and expression, including artistic and cultural expression, free press and independent pluralistic media, both traditional and ICT based, internet freedom and measures to combat administrative obstacles as well as physical barriers hindering accessibility to the exercise of these freedoms, including the fight against censorship;

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii

(ii) strengthening the rule of law, promoting the independence of the judiciary, ~~encourag~~supporting and evaluating legal and institutional reforms, and promoting access to justice;

Amendment 110 #

Corina CREŢU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii

(ii) strengthening the rule of law, promoting the independence of the judiciary, encouraging and evaluating legal and institutional reforms, and promoting equal access to justice;

Amendment 111 #

Nadezhda NEYNSKY, Monica Luisa MACOVEI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii

(ii) strengthening the rule of law, promoting the independence of the judiciary, encouraging and evaluating legal and institutional reforms and their implementation, and promoting access to justice;

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv

(iv) supporting reforms to achieve effective and transparent democratic accountability and oversight, including that of the security and justice sectors, and ~~encourag~~strengthening measures against corruption;

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv

(iv) supporting reforms to achieve effective and transparent democratic and domestic accountability and oversight, including that of the security and justice sectors, and encouraging measures against corruption;

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v

(v) promoting political pluralism and democratic political representation, and encouraging political participation by citizens, in particular marginalised groups and politically disenfranchised groups, women, youth, children, in democratic reform processes at local, regional and national level;

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v

(v) promoting political pluralism and democratic political representation, and encouraging political participation by ~~citizens~~men and women, in particular disabled persons and other vulnerable or marginalised groups, in democratic reform processes at local, regional and national level both as voters and candidates;

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v

(v) promoting political pluralism and democratic political representation, and encouraging political participation by citizens, in particular marginalised groups, in democratic reform processes at local, regional and national level, starting with the sufficient provision of food as a basis for any political engagement;

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v a (new)

(va) supporting political representation that is closest to citizens; strengthening local democracy by ensuring better cooperation between civil society organizations and local authorities;

Amendment 118 #

Corina CREŢU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi

(vi) promoting the equal participation of men and women in social, economic and political life~~, and~~ by supporting equality of opportunity, ~~and the participation and~~women's access to media, to education, to the creation of unions and to the health system, equal rights of property and ensuring women's involvement in drafting legislation as well as their political representation ~~of women~~;

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi a (new)

(via) promoting the equal and active participation of all people with disabilities in social, economic, and political life, and supporting equality of opportunity, non discrimination and political representation, including measures to remove all barriers hindering accessibility to the exercise of those rights and freedoms;

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi a (new)

(via) promoting the equal participation of people with disabilities in social, economic and political life, and supporting equality of opportunity non discrimination, and the participation and political representation;

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi b (new)

(vib) promoting and protecting the rights of a child, and supporting non- discrimination of children regardless of their ethnic, economic or social status, and promoting of strengthening of the legal environment for children including support to establishment of children's complaint mechanisms;

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii

(vii) supporting measures to facilitate the peaceful conciliation of group interests, including support for confidence-building measures relating to minority rights, coexistence of majority-minority communities, human rights and democratisation.

Amendment 123 #

Carlo CASINI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i

(i) the abolition of the death penalty, prevention of torture, ill-treatment and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, including female genital mutilation, forced abortion and forced sterilization, and rehabilitation of victims of torture;

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i

(i) the abolition of the death penalty, prevention of torture, ill-treatment and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, including forced institutionalization of people with disabilities, and rehabilitation of victims of torture;

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i

(i) the abolition of the death penalty, prevention of torture, ill-treatment and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, including forced institutionalization of disabled people, and rehabilitation of victims of torture;

Amendment 126 #

Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Ulrike LUNACEK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii

(ii) support for, protection of, and assistance to human rights defenders, in terms of Article 1 of the UN Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; these objectives covered by the Human Rights Defenders Mechanism should be completed by a longer-term assistance, including the support and access to shelter cities as well as the development of a network of universities;

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii

(iii) the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground, including sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation or gender identity;

Amendment 128 #

María MUÑIZ DE URQUIZA, Raimon OBIOLS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v

(v) the rights of indigenous peoples ~~and the rights of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic group~~, as proclaimed in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the rights of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic groups, as defined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities;

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v

(v) the rights of indigenous peoples, the rights of persons affected by caste discrimination, and the rights of persons belonging to religious, cultural, linguistic minorities and ethnic groups;

Amendment 132 #

Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Ulrike LUNACEK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v

(v) the rights of indigenous peoples and the rights of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic or religious or other groups;

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v a (new)

(va) the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons, including measures to decriminalise homosexuality, combat homophobic and transphobic violence and persecution, and promote freedom of assembly, association and expression for LGBTI people;

Amendment 134 #

María MUÑIZ DE URQUIZA, Raimon OBIOLS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v a (new)

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v a (new)

(va) the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons, including measures to end criminalisation of LGBTI identities, to combat discrimination and homophobic and transphobic violence, and to promote freedom of assembly, association and expression for LGBTI people;

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point viii

(viii) the rights of persons with disabilities, as proclaimed in the Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol;

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ix

(ix) economic, social and cultural rights such as the right of everyone to education, work, enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work, social security, including social insurance, form trade unions and join the trade union of his choice, an adequate standard of living, enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, the right of everyone to take part in cultural life and the promotion of core labour standards and corporate social responsibility;

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point x

(x) education for democracy, training and monitoring in the area of protection of human rights and ~~democracy, and in the area covered by point (vii)~~fundamental freedoms;

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point x

(x) education, training targeted at state functions and civil society, and monitoring in the area of human rights and democracy, and in the area covered by point (vii);·

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point xi

(xi) support for local, regional, national or international civil society organisations involved in the protection, promotion or defence of human rights and ~~in measures referred to in point (vii)~~fundamental freedoms;

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i

(i) providing support for international and regional instruments ~~concern~~, in particular civil society initiatives or actions upholding human rights, justice, the rule of law and democracy;

Amendment 142 #

Rosa ESTARÀS FERRAGUT, José Ignacio SALAFRANCA SÁNCHEZ-NEYRA, Richard HOWITT

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) fostering cooperation by civil society with international and regional intergovernmental organisations, entrepreneurs and parliamentarians and supporting civil society activities aimed at promoting and monitoring the implementation of international and regional instruments concerning human rights and fundamental freedoms, justice, the rule of law and democracy;

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) fostering cooperation by civil society with international and regional intergovernmental organisations, and supporting civil society activities, including capacity building of NGOs representing vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities and women, aimed at promoting and monitoring the implementation of international and regional instruments concerning human rights, justice, the rule of law and democracy;

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii

(iii) training in and dissemination of international humanitarian law and support to its ~~enforcement~~peaceful implementation;

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii

(iii) training in and dissemination of international humanitarian law and support to its enforcement in an inclusive manner, integrating people with disabilities and other marginalised groups;

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii a (new)

(iiia) promotion of volunteering in the field of health, education and humanitarian work, and supporting these activates, as strengthening factors of civil society, in creating social and democratic capital and in contributing to solidarity and increased tolerance;

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory wording

(d) building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic institutions and electoral processes, while contributing to the efficiency and consistency of ~~the whole electoral cycle~~developing and consolidation of democracy, in particular,

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory wording

(d) building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, while contributing to the efficiency and consistency of the whole electoral cycle, which should not exceed more than 25% of the total budget of the Instrument and in particular,

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i

(i) through deployment of Union Election Observation Missions and other measures of monitoring electoral processes;

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii

~~ii) through other measures of monitoring electoral processes;~~deleted

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii

(iii) by contributing to the development of the electoral observation capacity of civil society organisations at regional and local levels, and supporting domestic election observation and their initiatives to enhance participation in, and the follow-up to, the electoral process;

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv

(iv) by supporting measures aimed at the consistent integration of electoral processes into the democratic cycle and at implementing recommendations made by Union Election Observation Missions, in particular through civil society organisations and in accordance with the characteristics of this Regulation, namely its independence from Governments;

Amendment 154 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)

(iva) by contributing to the preparation of the pre-electoral cycle in order to meet the necessary requirements aimed at building a democratic environment;

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples and minorities, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of ~~gender~~ equality between men and women, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whe~~neve~~re relevant for ~~all~~the different assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 162 #

Corina CREŢU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation and also the implementation of these measures will be monitored by competent authorities.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be ~~taken into account whenever relevant for~~mainstreamed in all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. The promotion and protection of gender equality, the rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, migrants and expatriate workers, rights of persons with disabilities, and principles such as empowerment, participation, non- discrimination of vulnerable or minority groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this Regulation.

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Measures shall be taken to uphold the process of decentralisation and hence grassroots political representation, and underpin local democracy by ensuring closer cooperation between civil society organisations and elected local authorities.

Amendment 166 #

Franziska Katharina BRANTNER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3

3. The assistance measures shall be implemented in the territory of third countries or shall be directly related to situations arising in third countries, or shall be directly related to global or regional actions but must in all its measures and actions fully comply with International Law, the principles of the UN Charter and must respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and the principle of non- intervention in the internal affairs of third states.

Amendment 167 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Commission shall seek regular exchanges of information with civil society, at all levels, including in third countries.

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Aid measures shall be implemented as far as possible together with the democratically elected local authorities so as to enhance their legitimacy and help underpin local democracy.

Amendment 169 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4

4. The assistance measures shall take into account the specific features of crisis or urgency situations and countries or situations where there is a serious lack of fundamental freedoms, where human security is most at risk or where human rights organisations and defenders operate under the most difficult conditions, but have to be always in the spirit of a peaceful, neutral and mediating approach and must never support any kind of military or civil military humanitarian intervention or measures.

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. Strategy papers shall set out the priority areas selected for financing by the Union during the period of validity of this Regulation, the specific objectives, the bodies and instruments, the expected results and the performance indicators. They shall also give the indicative financial allocation, both overall and per priority area; this may be given in the form of a range, where appropriate.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)

Article 4a The strategic programming documents referred to in this Article define the objectives, priorities, expected results and financial allocations in broad terms. For the purposes of full democratic control, transparency and participation in the process of development, adoption and revision of those documents, co-decision in form of ordinary legislative procedure shall be introduced in accordance with Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 b (new)

Article 4b Urgency procedure 1. In situations of humanitarian urgency, delegated acts adopted under this Article, in order to adopt purely civilian measures to respond swiftly to such situations, shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance to paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure. 2. Either the European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Paragraph 3. In such a case, the Commission shall repeal the act without delay following the notification of the decision to object by the European Parliament or by the Council. 3. A delegated act shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by [two months] at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 c (new)

Article 4c Participation of civil society organisations and other non-state actors 1. The procedure for the adoption and revision of strategic programming documents under this Regulation as referred to in Article 2 of the Common Implementing Regulation and Article 4 of this Regulation shall allow for a genuine, timely and thorough consultation with representatives of civil society organisations and other non-state actors. The Commission, when preparing and implementing those consultations, shall ensure a timely and appropriate transmission of relevant information so as to ensure the meaningful participation of the abovementioned institutions and civic actors. 2. Civil society organisations shall also be given opportunity to submit written comments. 3. Representatives of civil society shall take part, provided there is no direct conflict of interest, in tenders' evaluation committees and in project evaluations. 4. For the purpose of this Article, civil society organisations shall be selected using transparent and objective criteria.

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 d (new)

Article 4d Types of financing In addition to the types of financing referred to in Article 4(1) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the Union's financial assistance under this instrument may be provided in accordance with the Financial Regulation also through the direct award of: (i) low-value grants to human rights defenders to finance urgent protection actions, without the need for co-funding; (ii) grants to finance, without the need for co-funding, actions in the most difficult conditions or situations referred to in Article 2(4) of the EIDHR where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 100.000 and shall have a duration of up to 18 months, which may be extended by a further six months in the case of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation; (iia) grants through simplified calls for proposals and easily accessible to local organisations for a maximum of EUR 100 000; (iib) small multiannual operating grants awarded through the Delegations to support the structure and functioning of organisations, under specific circumstances; (iii) grants to: – the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; – the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, providing a European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation and an EU-UN Fellowship Programme, and its associated network of universities delivering human rights postgraduate diplomas, fully accessible to nationals of third countries; - the International Criminal Court; - the doCip, Indigenous Peoples' Centre for Documentation, Research and Information, technical secretariat of UN mechanisms for indigenous peoples: - the European Endowment for Democracy; iv) framework partnership agreements

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 d (new)

In addition to the types of financing referred to in Article 4(1) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the Union's financial assistance under this instrument may be provided in accordance with the Financial Regulation also through the direct award of: (i) low-value grants to human rights defenders to finance urgent protection needs, without the need for co-funding; (ii) grants to finance, without the need for co-funding, actions in the most difficult conditions or situations referred to in Article 2(4) of the EIDHR where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 200 000. (iia) grants through simplified calls for proposals, without co-funding, and easily accessible to local organisations for a maximum of EUR 100 000; (iib) small operating grants to support the structure and functioning of organisations, under specific circumstances; (iii) grants to: – the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; - the ICC - the Council of Europe – the scholarship of students from third countries and in particular, Human Rights Defenders who follow the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, providing a European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation and an EU-UN Fellowship Programme, and the expertise of its associated network of universities delivering human rights postgraduate diplomas. - the doCip, Indigenous Peoples' Centre for Documentation, Research andArticle 4d Types of financing Information, technical secretariat of UN mechanisms for indigenous peoples. - framework partnership agreements (FPA)

Amendment 177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 d (new)

Article 4d Types of financing In addition to the types of financing referred to in Article 4(1) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the Union's financial assistance under this instrument may be provided in accordance with the Financial Regulation also through the direct award of: (i) low-value grants to human rights defenders to finance urgent protection actions, without the need for co-funding; (ii) grants to finance, without the need for co-funding, actions in the most difficult conditions or situations referred to in Article 2(4) of the EIDHR where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 2 000 000 and shall have a duration of up to 18 months, which may be extended by a further six months in the event of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation; (iia) grants through simplified and easily accessible procedures, without the need for co-funding, to local organisations for a maximum of EUR 100 000; (iib) small operating grants to support the structure and functioning of organisations, under specific circumstances; (iii) grants to: – the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; – the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, providing a European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation and an EU-UN Fellowship Programme, and its associated network of universities delivering human rights postgraduate diplomas, fully accessible to nationals of third countries.

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 e (new)

Article 4e Eligibility Under the EIDHR the following bodies and actors shall be eligible for funding in accordance with Articles 4(1) of the Common Implementing Regulation: (a) civil society organisations, including non-governmental non-profit organisations and independent foundations, community based organisations, institutions and organisations and networks thereof at local, national, regional and international level; (b) public sector non profit-agencies, institutions and organisations and networks at local, national, regional and international level; (c) national, regional and international parliamentary bodies, when this is necessary to achieve the objectives of the instrument and the proposed measure cannot be financed under another Union external assistance instrument; (d) international and regional inter- governmental organisations; (e) natural persons

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 e (new)

Article 4e Eligibility 1. Without prejudice to the limitations inherent in the nature and the objectives of the action as provided for in Article 8(7) of the Common Implementing Regulation, participation in the award of procurement contracts or grants, as well as the recruitment of experts, shall be open without limitations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). 2. Under the EIDHR the following bodies and actors shall be eligible for funding in accordance with Articles 4(1) and 6(1) (c) of the Common Implementing Regulation: (a) civil society organisations, including non-governmental and private non-profit organisations and agencies and political foundations, institutions and organisations and networks thereof at local, regional, national, European and international level; (b) public sector non-profit agencies, institutions and organisations and networks at local, national, regional and international level; (c) international and regional inter- governmental organisations; (d) natural persons, indigenous communities, entities without legal personality and, in exceptional and duly justified cases, other bodies or actors not identified in this paragraph, when this is necessary to achieve the objectives of the instrument.

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 f (new)

Article 4f EU Delegations 1. EU Delegations in third countries shall be responsible for ensuring that local civil society organisations are consulted according to article 4a and able to submit comments to strategic programming documents, in particular on the listing of priorities under country-based support schemes. 2. EU Delegations shall engage regularly with local civil society organisations and human rights defenders in a safe manner, while providing, whenever possible, the necessary publicity for call for proposals and technical guidance and support towards application procedures.

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 g (new)

Article 4g The Commission and Member States shall exchange information and consult each other, as well as other donors, instruments and actors including representatives of civil society in order to promote complementarity among their activities.

Amendment 182 #