Recommendation on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
This European Parliament recommendation outlines the EU's priorities for the UN Commission on the Status of Women's 69th session. It aims to reaffirm the EU's commitment to gender equality and women's rights globally, especially in light of slow progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The recommendation affects the EU Council, which is urged to adopt these priorities in its external actions. It also indirectly impacts women and girls worldwide by advocating for their rights and empowerment in various policy areas. Key changes include a strong stance against countries with poor human rights records chairing UN sessions, a call for increased funding for UN Women, and a commitment to gender mainstreaming across all EU external policies. It also emphasizes combating backlash against gender equality. The EU Council is expected to implement these priorities in its external actions, with a target for 85% of new actions to contribute to gender equality by 2027. The Parliament also seeks greater involvement in the EU's position for the UN session.
Analysis
The EU's external action must be guided by the principle of equality between women and men, with the EU leading by example and meeting its commitments on gender equality.
What changes
- The recommendation urges the Council to re-confirm commitment to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- It is recommended that the Council ensure gender equality and women's rights are implemented as a core part of EU external action through an adequately funded, inclusive, and intersectional approach.
- The recommendation calls for the Council to conduct an annual review of progress and setbacks in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Expected impact
- The recommendation proposes that the Council ensure gender equality and women's rights are fully implemented in EU external action with an adequately funded, gender-responsive, inclusive, and intersectional approach.
- The text highlights that social norms still legitimize gender-based violence, reduce access to health services, assign unpaid care work to women, and restrict leadership opportunities.
- The recommendation urges the Council to ensure that 85% of all new actions in external relations contribute to gender equality and women's empowerment by 2027.
Limitations
- The document is a recommendation to the Council and does not contain legally binding provisions or specific legislative changes that have already been enacted.
- The document does not provide specific details on the funding mechanisms or budgetary allocations required for the proposed actions.
- The document does not detail the specific indicators or metrics that will be used to measure progress in achieving gender equality.
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