Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-01-13-Speech-4-148"

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dcterms:Date	"2005-01-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 115)2
dcterms:Language	"sk"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050113.11.4-148"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-01-13-Speech-4-1492
lpv:speaker	lp:Anna Záborská2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (including Libya) (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 member; Conference of Committee Chairs (2004-07-28--2007-01-15)3 chair; FEMM (2004-07-27--2007-01-14)3 member; DEVE (2004-09-16--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Kresťanskodemokratické hnutie (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 member_of_the_bureau; EPP-ED (2004-08-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Thank you, Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen. In Cambodia, women are the first to become victims of internal political instability. It is a problem which certainly cannot be solved by a discussion on a Thursday afternoon in the Chamber of the European Parliament, but I should nevertheless like to draw your attention to a broader phenomenon in this part of the world - sex tourism. When we talk about the abuse of children and women, we must have the courage also to talk about men, for it is men who bear special responsibility for this. Tourism is of course a legitimate activity with its own cultural and educational values. But when tourism is abused, it can destroy the morals and culture of many Asian countries, including Cambodia. This is a moral tsunami, resulting mainly in the abuse of young women and even small children through prostitution and people trafficking. We must continue to address those who are responsible. We must act with resolution. We should persist in confronting all media which are not fighting against the sex industry. The protection of women and children in Cambodia against abuse begins here, with us, in our Member States. The persistence of poverty and the exploitation of people give rise to extreme disquiet. Asian women are well aware of their dignity. They wish to support their fundamental cultural values. This awakening is one of the most important signals of our times. But, despite this, poverty and the exploitation of women remain a serious problem throughout Asia. Illiteracy among women is far more widespread than among men and the right to life for female children is subject to far greater risks. The actions of our Member States must above all have regard for the values held by these women and ensure that their cultures are respected."@en1

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