Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-05-18-Speech-4-058"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-05-18"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Trafficking in women2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20000518.3.4-058"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-05-18-Speech-4-0592
lpv:speaker	lp:Maria Martens2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Christen Democratisch Appèl (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, it has already been said. We are touching upon an important topic here, namely that of people’s dignity. As has been said, it is not just about trafficking in women, although that is the subject of the communication, but it extends to trafficking in people generally. Men, girls and boys, are also involved. It is a growing problem in the EU, too. Trafficking in women appears to be financially lucrative. Not only do women from Asian countries fall victim, but also more and more women from Central and Eastern European countries, including women from candidate countries. They are lured under false pretences – through job advertisements, for example – into becoming hairdressers or into working in bars or as dancers, or else they are enticed via the lonely hearts columns. Women are often easy prey, given the poor conditions they live under. Trafficking in women is increasingly linked with international criminal organisations. A great deal has been done, but still more needs to be done, especially when it comes to aligning different countries’ legislation for the purposes of tracing and prosecution and when it comes to providing information to the police and courts. This is why I welcome the European Commission’s initiative, as well as the specific proposals in the report, for example, with regard to the further harmonisation of legislation which may facilitate the tracing of victims and prosecution of offenders and make these activities more efficient; with regard to cooperation and coordination, especially during investigations, at police stations and in the courts; and also specifically with regard to the reception and protection of victims. I hope it will be possible to adopt the amendment on non-governmental organisations, tabled by our group and amended in consultation with the Greens. Whenever new needs arise, emergency help is often provided by people or groups of people who feel compelled to do something about these on ideological grounds or out of religious conviction. These groups do not always get the recognition they deserve. The amendment states that NGOs can also include ideologically-based organisations. Finally, I would like to state that this is an important communication from the Commission. It is a sound communication and a sound report on which I would like to congratulate Mrs Sörensen. I hope that the Member States will adopt a dynamic approach in their future dealings with it."@en1

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