Motion for a resolution - B8-0179/2018Motion for a resolution
B8-0179/2018

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violence against women

12.2.2018

pursuant to Rule 133 of the Rules of Procedure

Aldo Patriciello

B8‑0179/2018

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on violence against women

The European Parliament,

–  having regard to Rule 133 of its Rules of Procedure,

A.  whereas 62 million women have suffered physical and sexual violence;

B.  whereas according to the data processed by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, a third of these women live in Europe;

C.  whereas even though authorities do not report the violence suffered by women, it is a criminal act that is widespread in the Member States and that infringes human rights;

D.  whereas the EU is at the forefront when it comes to combating violence against women, as evidenced by Directive 2012/29/EU and by the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, also known as the Istanbul Convention;

1.  Calls on the Commission to adopt a new proposal for a regulation or directive aimed at raising public awareness of this crime.

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