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Next DROI Meeting

19-09-2017 - 13:41

The next meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights will take place on Monday 25 September from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in room ASP A3E-2.

Representatives of NGOs as well as other organisations are requested to accede to the EU Transparency Register and follow the procedures therein for access to the European Parliament.

The Rights of LGBTI people outside the EU the Implementation of the EU Guidelines

18-09-2017 - 13:30

Unfortunately, more than 75 countries worldwide still criminalise homosexuality with at least five using death penalty. The EP remains committed to equality of treatment including for LGBTI individuals and is actively encouraging states to repeal discriminatory legislation and adopt practices that respects individual Human Rights.

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The hearing on 25 September at 3 p.m., will debate the state of play of "criminalisation" in the world and how it is addressed at national and international level. It will also focus on the implementation of the EU Guidelines on LGBTI rights (2013). The hearing gathers together experts and activists from Europe and its eastern and southern neighbourhood.

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Draft programme

Human rights: breaches in Myanmar, Cambodia, Gabon, Laos

18-09-2017 - 13:30

MEPs call on Myanmar to halt hostilities against the Rohingya, Cambodia and Gabon to free opposition leaders, and Laos to respect free speech, in four resolutions voted on Thursday 14 September. For more detail see press release below.

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Press release

Sakharov Prize 2017: discover the nominees

18-09-2017 - 13:01

Andrei Sakharov and his wife Yelena Bonner © Yury Rost

There are six nominees for the 2017 Sakharov Prize : Asia Bibi, Aura Lolita Chavez Ixcaquic, Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yuksekdag, the Democratic Opposition in Venezuela, Dawit Isaak and Pierre Mbonimpa nominated for Sakharov Prize 2017. Laureate will be announced on 26 October.

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Next steps

· 28 September 2017: members present their nominees in a joint meeting of AFET, DEVE and DROI

· 10 October 2017: AFET and DEVE vote on a shortlist of three finalists.

· 26 October 2017: The Conference of Presidents announces the laureate(s)

· 13 December 2017: Award ceremony in the EP in Strasbourg

Elections in Kyrgyzstan: EP support for a continuing democratisation process

13-09-2017 - 16:43

In advance of the presidential election in Kyrgyzstan, the Chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), Pier Antonio Panzeri (S&D, IT), stated: "I want to express my belief and hope that the upcoming presidential election in Kyrgyzstan will be carried out in a transparent and competitive manner."

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"I hope that the worrying tendencies we have seen will be replaced by a committed effort by the authorities in Kyrgyzstan in support of the vibrant civil society and the plurality of political voices that historically exists.The European Parliament remains convinced that democracy and freedom cannot be imported or imposed from outside but international support for an inclusive and continuing democratisation process in Kyrgyzstan is strong, and in the spirit of encouraging deep and sustainable democracy in transition countries we must speak out in advance of the election and show this support."

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Press statement - full text

Lee Ming-che should be ensured a fair trial, urges DROI Chair

11-09-2017 - 19:15

In response to the court hearing of Taiwanese pro-democracy activist Lee Ming-che, the Chair of the EP Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), Pier Antonio Panzeri (S&D, IT), stated:

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"The court hearing of Mr Lee Ming-che started today at Yueyang City Intermediate People's Court. The European Parliament is following the case and court hearing of Mr Lee Ming-che closely. I would like to call on the Chinese authorities to ensure a fair trial and hearing. Mr Lee Ming-che should be allowed contact with his family and provided appropriate legal counsel and representation of his choice.

In this context I would like to recall that in its July 2017 resolution the European Parliament called for his immediate release and requested that the authorities ensure that he is protected from torture and ill-treatment".

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Full press statement

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Interview with Pier Antonio Panzeri - DROI chair

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Nous nous chargeons principalement des affaires liées aux droits de l'homme, à la protection des minorités et à la promotion des valeurs démocratiques; notre mandat concerne les pays situés hors de l'Union.

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