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Press Conference Debate in Plenary

Human Rights Subcommittee Chair Elena Valenciano (S&D, ES), Culture Committee Chair Silvia Costa (S&D, IT), EP Vice-President Ulrike Lunacek (Greens/EFA, AT) and Dinara Yunus, the daughter of Leyla Yunus (Human Rights defender and Sakharov laureate finalist imprisoned in Azerbaijan) held a joint press conference on Tuesday, 9 June at 16.00 on this subject. You can watch the recording of the press conference via the link below.

MEPs will also debate Baku Games and Azerbaijan's political prisoners on Wednesday afternoon. The question to the Council will focus on whether large sporting events, including the Baku Games, should be used to stand up for human rights and promote universal values.

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Press release
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The 7-8 June 2015 Group of Seven (G7) summit in Schloss Elmau (Germany) marked the second meeting of seven leading industrialised nations without Russia since the disbanding of the Group of Eight (G8). The group's smaller configuration – a response to Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea – appears here to stay. The summit provided an opportunity for G7 leaders to discuss a number of topics pertaining to foreign policy, economy, health, energy, climate and sustainable development. Ukraine and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) featured prominently on the meeting’s agenda, as did discussions on to the post-2015 development and climate agendas. The revival of the G7 has served to ensure its members' unity on key policy files, shape joint policy responses and influence EU policies and global governance, particularly through its nexus with the Group of 20 (G20), the United Nations and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The German presidency of G7 has been praised its inclusive approach ahead of the summit, with consultations conducted with non-governmental stakeholders.
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Elena Valenciano, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights, reiterates the call of the European Parliament for the release of Raif Badawi after the gravely disappointing ruling from the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia.
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Elena Valenciano, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights, reiterates the call of the European Parliament for the release of Raif Badawi after the gravely disappointing ruling from the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia.
For the full statement see below.
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Meeting room ASP 3G3
The Subcommittee on Human Rights will go over the latest developments in the human rights situation in Venezuela.  The meeting will take place on 16 June 2015 from 15.00 to 16.30 with the participation of stakeholders and experts in the field.
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Draft Programme
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
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Economic growth is a key driver of poverty reduction, but its impact on the poor depends on growth patterns and policies. It is increasingly accepted that economic growth that advances development must be both socially inclusive and ecologically sustainable. Unlike the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are expected to contain a goal on sustainable and inclusive growth. Some have challenged the revived focus on growth, both for ecological reasons and because they argue that wellbeing is not fully reflected in GDP figures. EU development policy has focused on sustainable and inclusive growth since 2011, with more attention devoted to trade, private sector engagement and promoting a favourable business environment. The European Parliament has recognised the role of growth in achieving development objectives, but insists on the need to include the most deprived and vulnerable, and on combatting inequality.
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Durée de la vidéo : 105'
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Length of video : 63'
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Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Human rights: Zimbabwe; Thailand; Swaziland
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Parliament condemned IS/Daesh terror attacks on the Palestinian refugee camp in Yarmouk, Syria, the harassment of labour and human rights activists in Algeria and the illegal detention of Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadiya Savchenko in Russia, in three resolutions voted on Thursday 30 April 2015
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Rapporteur : Marietje Schaake
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Rapporteur : – Andrzej Grzyb
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