Non-discrimination and development event, Brussel - Hoofdinhoud
| datum | 1 juni 2012 08:30 |
|---|---|
| plaats | Brussel, België |
| locatie | Karel de Grote (CHAR) i  |
| aanwezigen | L. (Louis) Michel i, A. (Andris) Piebalgs i, (Michael) Cashman i e.a. |
| organisatie | Europese Commissie (EC) i |
The news:
On 1st June, the European Commission, together with representatives from the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States, Members of European Parliament, private sector and NGOs will hold an event to look at how development policy can promote non-discrimination as an asset for development. The meeting will be an important opportunity to engage in a public debate on how development cooperation can be founded on cultural diversity for more open and tolerant societies able to effectively cope with intolerance, including discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation.
The event will be hosted by Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, together with MEP, Michael Cashman, and Hon. Alva Baptiste, St. Lucia's Foreign Minister and current President of the ACP Group of States.
Opening address will be delivered by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights H. E Navi Pillay,and Mr Louis Michel, MEP and Co-President of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.
The Commission is expected to launch its first ever initiative on promoting non-discrimination in development during the event.
The background:
The Charter of Fundamental Rights, proclaimed in December 2000, reaffirms the European Union's commitment to the principle of non-discrimination.
The principles set out in the Charter should guide the development of policy in the EU and the policy implementation by the national authorities.
The Commission is committed to improve the dialogue and the understanding of partner countries on the fighting against discrimination and intolerance in all of its development policy worldwide. This includes respect of minorities, sexual orientation, freedom of religion and beliefs, indigenous people's rights and respect for the rights of women and girls.
The event:
1 June, 8:30 to 13:00, Charlemagne building, Brussels
To register for a place please contact:
wojtek.talko@ec.europa.eu or + 32 29 94153
Press point: VIP Corner, 11.30-12,00, Berlaymont building
The sources:
Website of DG Development and Co-operation EuropeAid:
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/index_en.htm
Website of the European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs:
http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/piebalgs/index_en.htm
The contacts:
Catherine Ray +32 2 296 99 21 catherine.ray@ec.europa.eu
Wojtek Talko +32 2 297 85 51 wojtek.talko@ec.europa.eu
Contents
Deze instelling van de Europese Unie kan worden beschouwd als het 'dagelijks bestuur' van de EU. De leden van de Europese Commissie worden 'Eurocommissarissen i' genoemd. Elke Eurocommissaris is verantwoordelijk voor één of meerdere beleidsgebieden. Momenteel zijn er 26 Eurocommissarissen. In principe is er voor iedere lidstaat één. Samen vormen zij het college van Eurocommissarissen. De Eurocommissarissen moeten het belang van de Europese Unie als geheel behartigen, niet dat van hun eigen land.
De Europese Commissie mag als enige EU-instelling wetsvoorstellen indienen; zij heeft het zogenaamde recht van initatief. Daarnaast controleert de Commissie of de Europese wetgeving juist wordt toegepast in de lidstaten, onderhandelt zij in internationale organisaties als de Wereldhandelsorganisatie (WTO) i over de handel van de Unie met het 'buitenland' en is zij verantwoordelijk voor het beheer van de Europese begroting van ongeveer 140 miljard euro per jaar.