Human Rights
Women and girls in Afghanistan are being systematically stripped of their rights. Yet, the EU wants to invite Taliban representatives to Brussels to talk about deportations. In my speech in the European Parliament, I sharply criticised this approach and called on the Commission to withdraw the invitation.
The Iranian regime is responding to nationwide protests with extreme violence. As Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the People of Iran, I invited Professor Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, Fariba Baloch, and Sardar Pashaei to discuss the situation in the country and what the EU can do.
This week, the European Parliament held a debate on the nationwide protests in Iran and the regime’s brutal repression. In addition, we adopted a resolution in support of the people of Iran. More on our demands:
A DROI hearing in the European Parliament focused on how authoritarian regimes extend their repression into the EU – and why Europe must now respond more decisively.
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize 2023 to Jina Mahsa Amini (posthumously) and the Woman Life Freedom movement. Now it is time to follow up words with actions.
COP 28 is taking place in the United Arab Emirates this year. We need the Gulf states on the team “climate protection” and at the same time, we must clearly address human rights violations. More in my plenary speech.
The misuse of spy software is widespread. The EU must finally take on a leading role in regulating these digital weapons.