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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-06-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"sk"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120613.24.3-376-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-06-13-Speech-3-376-5002
lpv:speaker	lp:Monika Beňová2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; SMER-Sociálna demokracia (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with Israel (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; S&D (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; AFET (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; CRIM (2012-03-28--2013-10-23)3 member; LIBE (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"The European Union is committed to the promotion of human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic principles worldwide. The appointment of a Special Representative for Human Rights would be of considerable assistance to the EU in its external actions aimed at promoting human rights and fundamental democratic values. I believe that human rights are one of the most important policy areas of the EU. However, the level of their violation worldwide remains strikingly high. It is within the EU’s powers to change this state of affairs. The Special Representative would ensure the coherence, consistency and better visibility of the EU’s policy in this area. If his work is to be truly effective, we will have to ensure that he is granted a strong, flexible and, in particular, independent mandate. The scope of this mandate must be in line with the principles of the universality and indivisibility of human rights and should cover the strengthening of democracy and the promotion of international justice. It should include the abolition of the death penalty, the fight against torture and inhumane and degrading treatment, the fight against impunity, the fight against all forms of discrimination, the promotion of minority rights, and the protection of children’s rights and women’s rights, but it should, in particular, promote freedom as a fundamental pillar of democracy, and thus contribute to overall peace and security throughout the world. I think that, in the context of the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide, the post of EU Special Representative for Human Rights is justified."@en1

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