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TRÃ“JMIASTO 2019

16th National Selection Conference of EYP Poland

RESOLUTION BOOKLET 03.09 - 07.09.2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMME OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY III (ENVI III)

THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (EMPL)

THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY II (ENVI II)

THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE I (SEDE I)

THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS II (DROI II)

THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE II (SEDE II)

THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY I (FEMM I)

THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS I (DROI I)

THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY II (ENVI I)

THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY I (FEMM II)

FACTSHEET

SEPTEMBER 06-07.09.2019 THE PROGRAMME OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DAY 1 10:00 - 10:45

Opening Ceremony of the General Assembly

10:45 - 11:30

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety III (ENVI III)

11:30 - 12:00

Coffee Break

12:00 - 12:45

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)

12:45 - 13:30

Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II (ENVI II)

13:30 - 14:30

Lunch

14:30 - 15:15

Committee on Security and Defence I (SEDE I)

15:15 - 16:00

Committee on Human Rights II (DROI II)

16:00 - 16:30

Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:15

Committee on Security and Defence II (SEDE II)

DAY 2 10:00 - 10:45

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality I (FEMM I)

10:45 - 11:30

Committee on Human Rights I (DROI I)

11:30 - 11:50

Coffee Break

11:50 - 12:35

Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II (ENVI I)

12:35 - 13:20

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality I (FEMM II)

13:20 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:00

Closing Ceremony

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY III

Bearing in mind that more than 1 million people in Europe still do not have access to clean drinkable water due to economic and infrastructural barriers, what steps should the EU take to ensure all citizens have this fundamental right? Submitted by:

Acher Escar (ES), Maja Geroska (PL), Jakub Jelito (PL), Daniel Jensen (PL), Michał Korwek (PL), Micaela Lai (IT), Eryk Moskalenko (PL), Wiktoria Pawlak (PL), Wiktoria Rutkiewicz (PL), Hanna Wołodźko (PL), Filip Konić (HR, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Fully aware that more than 1 million people in Europe still do not have access to fresh water1, B. Bearing in mind that not every region of the EU is provided with clean drinkable tap water2 , C. Noting with regret the unequal standard of water infrastructure, its storage and facilities in the EU, especially in the Mediterranean region3, D. Welcoming investments undertaken by the Member States into developing water infrastructure, E. Applauding the Parliaments of Slovenia and Slovakia for constitutionally guaranteeing access to clean drinkable water for their citizens4, F. Gravely concerned by the contribution of global warming to water scarcity in Europe5, G. Realising that lack of awareness on the topics of water scarcity, pollution and distribution in agriculture within the European society leads to increased water waste, H. Alarmed by the fact that, on average, 144 liters of water per person per day is supplied to households in Europe6,

ttps://www.right2water.eu/about h Based on WHO’s “Progress on Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene” page 28, figure 32 https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/258617/9789241512893-eng.pdf?sequence=1 3 Based on WHO’s “Progress on Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene” page 25, figure 32 https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/258617/9789241512893-eng.pdf?sequence=1 4 based on the constitution of Slovenia and the constitution of Slovakia 5 according to the study led by France’s Aix-Marseille University, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/global-warming-turning-europe-into-desert-2100-mediterraneanspain-portugal-italy-sicily-turkey-a7383931.html 6 https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/annual-and-seasonal-water-abstraction-5#tab-dashboard-02 2

Regretting the lack of guidelines to determine parameters, such as minimum water quantity, for planning water supply in communal distribution systems in cases of emergency,

J. Emphasising that old piping systems may leak up to 50% of transported water7, 3 K. Deeply concerned that more than 40 billion m of wastewater are treated in the EU every 3 year, but only 964 million mof the treated water is reused8,

L. Concerned by the rising prices of clean water supplies in some Member States, such as Hungary9, which may create financial hardships to low-income citizens, M. Recognising that most European households are not equipped with systems of rainfall collection and utilisation10, N. Deeply regretting the misuse of drinkable water for non-drinking purposes in households , such as watering plants, showering and irrigation11, as well as for heating and cooling purposes in industry12, O. Bearing in mind that the production of 1 kg of meat requires between 5,000 and 20,000 liters of water13 to be used, P. Fully aware that the production of plastic bottles may take up to six times the amount of water than they can hold14. 1. Strongly urges the Member States to encourage intense pipeline construction work funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund in order to provide every EU citizen with clean and drinkable water; 2. Urges the Member States to renovate pipes, prioritising those with the leakage rate of over 23%, which is the EU average15; 3. Encourages the European Commission and the Member States to develop irrigation systems and construct river channels bringing water to areas which lack water access; 4. Proposes Member States to follow the examples of the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Slovenia Parliaments by implementing a constitutional guarantee to clean drinkable water; 7

EurEau, The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services, Europe’s water in figures: An overview of the European drinking water and wastewater sectors - 2017 edition http://www.eureau.org/resources/publications/1460-eureau-data-report-2017-1/file 8 https://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/pdf/water_reuse_factsheet_en.pdf 9 https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/household-water-use-and-price-of-water-in-hungary 10 https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/raindrops-falling-my-reservoir-harvesting-rain-german y-and-eu/16781/ 11 https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/jun/18/are-we-running-out-of-water 12 https://www.eea.europa.eu/archived/archived-content-water-topic/water-resources/water-use-by-sectors 13 https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/jan/10/how-much-water-food-production-waste 14 https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/10/28/241419373/how-much-water-actually-goes-into-making-a-bottle-ofwater?t=1567706502625 15 EurEau, The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services, Europe’s water in figures: An overview of the European drinking water and wastewater sectors - 2017 edition, Figure 19 http://www.eureau.org/resources/publications/1460-eureau-data-report-2017-1/file

5. Requests the European Commission to establish the European water trading system with the help of Member States in which each private individual would be limited to water consumption of 800 L/week before paying extra or being fined progressively; 6. Recommends that the Member States’ governments promote water reuse mechanisms by providing tax exemptions for households and businesses that use aforementioned methods; 7. Invites the Member States to provide: a)

funds to develop research programmes that address industrial water reuse and desalination mechanisms,

additional environmental education on the topic of water conservation, water scarcity, pollution and water distribution in schools in order to raise citizens awareness on the issue,

information on the importance of a well-balanced diet and the consequences of mass food production;

8. Asks the European Regional Development Fund to support well drilling programmes across Europe; 9. Suggests Member States to subsidise rainfall collection and utilisation systems in European citizens’ households; 10. Further suggests Member States to reduce subsidies for coal energy plants as they use the most amount of water among power plants16; 11. Designates the European Environmental Agency and Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks to conduct further scientific research on the topic of water quality, water scarcity and global warming’s influence on water ecosystems; 12. Appeals to the European Commission to create specific guidelines for emergency water storage and transport in case of natural disasters; 13. Further invites other Member States to introduce deposit return schemes for plastic bottles, following 10 Member States17 which have done so already.

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ttps://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Coal_fired_power_plant h https://www.governmenteuropa.eu/deposit-return-schemes-plastic/91699/

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (EMPL)

Bearing in mind that more than 50% of current jobs will be automated in the near future with no guarantee that new jobs will be created, what efforts can the European Union make in order to ensure "The Right to Work", following Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is upheld? Submitted by:

Eryk Dziobak (PL), Kuba Liszka (PL), Marta Łazowska (PL), Mara Nitzschke (DE), Jonatan Nyström (DE), Antek Smolski (PL), Lukas Speckbacher (DE), Ewa T ąta (PL), Oskar Turowicz (PL), Kasia Urbanek (PL), Artur Chichorro (PT, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Stressing that from 45 to 60% of all European workers could see themselves replaced by automation by 203018, B. Acknowledging the lack of awareness surrounding the issue of automation replacing jobs, C. Alarmed that unemployed people are twice as likely to suffer from psychological and social problems than employed people19, D. Recognising the need for workers to develop a wider set of skills due to job displacement by automation, E. Conscious that people who work low and middle-skilled jobs are the group most affected by automation, F. Noting the lack of expert consensus on the consequences that automation has on employment, G. Realising that small and medium-sized enterprises are least likely to adopt automation, possibly leading to a decrease in competition on the market, H. Fully aware of the accelerated rate of employment disruption caused by automation20; 1. Encourages Members States to create a minimum notice period of 3 months ensuring a higher prospect of returning to the labour market;

Based on the Institute of Public Policy Research’s “Technology, Globalisation and the Future of Work in Europe”, page 76 19 According to: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879109000037 20 According to: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/the-four-global-forces-bre aking-all-the-trends

2. Recommends Member States to organise educational platforms aimed at teaching soft skills in the hope of increasing workers adaptability to the labour market; 3. Calls upon Member States to introduce tax exemptions for companies that prioritise the employment of personnel over the use of machines, depending on sector, size and profit; 4. Urges Member States to subsidise automation in small and medium-sized enterprises, setting the objective to avoid the creation of monopolies; 5. Asks Member States to support recently displaced workers through financial support and provide access to free courses with the goal of retraining them for the labour market; 6. Directs the European Commission to spread awareness about the impact of automation through web campaigns and major media outlets; 7. Calls upon the European Commission to use the European Social Fund (ESF) to fund a research group that will publish a trimestral report on automation and its impact on employment.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY II

With the recognition of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as a major current public health threat, possibly leading to devastating social and economic consequences, what measures should the EU take in order to prevent the spread of AMR? Submitted by:

Wilma Geraldsson (SE), Jakub Hejdukiewicz (PL), Zofia Kaczmarek (PL), Jan Kozłowski (PL), Kerem Özmert (TR), Marta Piotrkowska (PL), Aleksandra Skowronek (PL), Filip Stachura (PL), Zuzanna Wantoch (PL), Mateusz Wawrzyniak (PL), João Costa (PT, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics amongst the general European population, B. Alarmed by the fact that up to 50% of antimicrobials are used incorrectly21, C. Noting with regret the negative impact of poor conditions of livestock in the food industry on AMR22, D. Noting with approval the effort of the European Commission to fight AMR by prohibiting the use of antimicrobials in animal agriculture, unless prescribed by a veterinarian, from 2022 onward23, E. Concerned by the fact that many countries have not developed data collection systems regarding the use of antibiotics, F. Recognising the risks caused by large amount of antimicrobials not being properly disposed of24, G. Bearing in mind that too many antimicrobials are being used without a prescription due to lack of global regulations25, H. Disturbed by vaccine avoidance in society, leading to an increased amount of cases of illnesses requiring antibiotic treatment, I.

Noting with regret that doctors misdiagnose their patients due to lack of up to date knowledge about AMR;

According to: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4378521/ According to: http://www.fao.org/antimicrobial-resistance/key-sectors/animal-production/en/ 23 According to: https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-6405_en.htm 24 Ibid. 25 According to: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/193736/9789241509763_eng.pdf?sequence=1 22

1. Suggests that Member States include the topic of AMR in school curricula; 2. Requires Member States to inform patients about the proper use of antimicrobials during medical consultations; 3. Recommends that Member States create a government-certified website, establishing a communication and supervision structure between doctors and patients; 4. Appeals to Member States to implement a subsidy system aiming to encourage and support farmers in improving the living conditions of livestock, thus limiting the use of antimicrobials; 5. Encourages the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety to develop a data collection system on the use of antibiotics; 6. Requests the European Commission to strengthen surveillance on waste disposal by antimicrobial producers by increasing its frequency and requiring specific information on waste disposal methods; 7. Calls upon the European Economic and Social Committee to sample soil and water from areas near food manufacturers for antibiotic presence; 8. Encourages Member States to implement stricter regulations on pharmacies, restricting antimicrobial purchases without prescription, hence preventing over-the-counter sale of antibiotics; 9. Asks the Health Ministers of Member States to only allow the prescription of antimicrobials under the condition of a confirmed diagnosis; 10. Invites Member States to create online systems tracking the amounts of antimicrobials prescribed by individual doctors; 11. Encourages the Health Ministers of Member States to require vaccination of children before entering the educational system; 12. Appeals to the World Health Organisation to fund media campaigns emphasising the importance of vaccination, avoiding future antibiotic requiring illnesses; 13. Encourages the European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control to supply doctors with up to date knowledge and methods on minimising AMR by organising regular seminars.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE I

WIth rapid technological advancements in counter-terrorism, such as the use of Artificial Intelligence, how should the EU detect and prevent terrorism in a way that does not infrine on human rights, particularly with the innovative use of technology? Submitted by:

Uygar Aras (TR), Ciara Alonzi (IT), Bernard carr-de Avelon (PL), Aria Haidari (DE), Weronika Idler (PL), Jan Krzakowski (PL), Gabriela Plachno (PL), Anton Rost (SE), Jonasz Szukala (PL), Claudia Quinn (UK, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by human rights infringements in counter-terror legislation, noting the example of privacy violations as a result of indiscriminate data retention, B. Noting with regret the potential of social media platforms to abuse freedom of speech and privacy when detecting and deleting potential terrorist content on their platforms, C. Realising that smaller social media platforms are vulnerable to be abused for terrorist purposes, with 40% of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) members using small apps such as Sigaint26, D. Recognising that smaller social media platforms struggle to detect and remove terrorist content on their sites, E. Deeply concerned by the danger terrorists pose through hacking government sites, F. Acknowledging the shortfalls of Artificial Intelligence to recognise and delete potential terrorist propaganda online, G. Deeply disturbed by the faults of counter-terror enforcement that affect uninvolved citizens, noting the example of citizens’ legal posts being mistakenly deleted on social media platforms, H. Acknowledging the difficulties of policing terrorist financing, particularly those that involve cryptocurrencies; 1. Suggests Member States set limits on the level of their citizens’ data used by law enforcement; 2. Calls upon Member States and social media platforms to develop common regulations specifying limits on the type and longevity of data records;

According to: https://fortune.com/2016/05/03/terrorists-email-social-media/

3. Instructs social media platforms to inform users when their data is being used for investigative purposes; 4. Invites the European Commission to: a)

extend support for the EU Internet Referral Unit,

support the European Association for Artificial Intelligence;

5. Proposes that the European Commission create a fund for social media platforms that lack the resources to adequately detect and remove potential terrorist activity from their sites; 6. Asks the European Commission to launch a recruitment campaign in order to increase the number of professionals able to prevent online hacks; 7. Supports the implementation of the 2018 State of the European Union rule relating to ‘strong safeguards’; 8. Encourages the European Commission to further support Europol, particularly in activities aimed to cut off terrorist financing through cryptocurrency transactions or other illegal financial activity.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS II (DROI II)

Despite ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), students with disabilities still face challenges due to lack of individualised support measures. What measures should the European Union take to encourage a higher level of inclusive education among its Member States? Submitted by:

Małgorzata Andruszkiewicz (PL), Anna Dębska (PL), Asier Esandi (ES), Sofia Sguassero (IT), Eric Hotho (DE), Bartosz Jarmiłko (PL), Jeremiasz Mazur (PL), Adam Rogowski (PL), Marcelina Warecka (PL), Michał Wyrębkowski (PL), Adna Softić (BA)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Fully aware of Member States’ sovereignty over educational decisions and actions, B. Taking into account the legal progress27 which has been made with the goal of ensuring quality education for everyone, including students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), C. Recognising inconsistencies in the definition of SEN between different Member States which causes progress comparisons to be hindered or completely impossible, D. Aware that Member States are economically, culturally and socially diverse, resulting in a different level of supportive measures, E. Deeply concerned with the stigmatization and prejudices towards students with SEN, stemming from social unawareness, F. Noting with regret that the number of qualified teachers28 is inadequate to meet the needs of students with SEN, G. Alarmed by the insufficient assistive transport29 mostly available to segregated schools, H. Believing that Member States’ school curricula30 lack flexibility to accommodate students with SEN, I.

Deeply convinced that lack of funding is strictly connected with accessibility to assistive technologies, causing a shortage of equipment and essential infrastructure for children with SEN,

J. Deeply disturbed by the corruption in school administrations which results in the misuse of funds directed at schools for supporting students with SEN, 27

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities OECD/European Communities (2009), Students with Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and Disadvantages in the Baltic States, South Eastern Europe and Malta. Educational Policies and Indicators. page 21 29 European Association of Service Providers for Person with Disabilities Towards more inclusive learning environments in Europe- Salzburg Declaration , p. 7 30 European Association of Service Providers for Person with Disabilities Towards more inclusive learning environments in Europe - Salzburg Declaration , p. 7 28

K. Affirming hitherto monitoring31 of solutions to the issue as of utmost importance for further advancement of the social conditions of students with SEN, L. Noting with regret that students with SEN are being moved to segregated schools due to lack of inclusive educational measures; 1. Recommends Member States to set an inclusive education as a goal and thus improve the conditions for students with SEN; 2. Urges the European Commissioner on Education, Culture, Youth and Sport to establish a joint, equal and strict definition of SEN in cooperation with the World Health Organisation, the Member States and the monitoring institutions; 3. Asks the European Commision to establish a comprehensive monitoring system in order to truthfully supervise and compare the educational systems designed for students with SEN; 4. Directs governments of Member States which ratified the legal notes32 to further respect the law included in them; 5. Strongly encourages the European Commission to respect each Member States’ independence in performing supportive actions regarding inclusive schooling; 6. Calls upon the Member States’ Ministries of Education to: i) launch an anti-prejudice campaign including a media element and workshop for students in cooperation with The Disability Intergroup of the European Parliament, ii) establish more flexible, adjusted curricula to accommodate the needs of students with SEN; 7. Warmly welcomes the hitherto efforts of Sweden and Italy in establishing an inclusive and sustainable education systems for SEN students; 8. Emphasises the importance of Members States in establishing proper wages for teachers specialised in teaching children with SEN; 9. Urges the European Commission to: i) minimise the inequality between Member States by providing care, primarily to those whose economic or social state is most desperate and severe, ii) offer grants to those Member States that cannot meet the ratified standards due to diverse economic, social and cultural differences; 10. Encourages Member States to guarantee a mandatory general knowledge course to teachers who work or will work with students with SEN; 11. Suggests that Member States direct funds to Universities and Research Facilities in order to further pursue research about new and effective methods of teaching students with SEN;

The hitherto monitoring has been mainly done by the EUAgency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Disabilit y Intergroup of the European Parliament, European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Educationand European Disability Forum. 32 Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

12. Asks the Member States’ local governments and Ministries of Education to further expand a detailed process of examining and regulating the usage of funds given to education institutions by making them publish regular reports of spending.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENSE II

The United States’ inability to detect and disrupt the interferences in the 2016 presidential election was a demonstration of how new information technologies might affect our decision-making. How should the EU and its Member States work against information warfare and ensure the stability of our democracy? Submitted by:

Mustafa Alhamoud (PL), Matylda Folbergerová (CZ), Isak Johansson (SE), Martyna Leśniak (PL), Agnieszka Mańke (PL), Agnieszka Nawój (PL), Marysia Ossolińska (PL), Paulina Ryszkowska (PL), Oliwia Sas (PL), Aleksandra Stachera (PL), Matias Mäkiranta (FI, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Aware of the negative consequences of disinformation and its influence on democracy, B. Emphasising that 85% of European citizens perceive fake news as a problem in their country and 37% claim to come across fake news every day33, C. Alarmed by the fact that according to the European External Action Service (EEAS) East Stratcom Task Force, there have been over 1500 pro-Kremlin disinformation cases during the past year in the EU, the US, Russia and the Eastern Partnership countries combined34, D. Concerned by rapid technological development supporting the creation of new disinformation techniques with examples such as deep-fake videos or political personality targeting on social media platforms, E. Bearing in mind that online manipulation and disinformation tactics played an important role in elections in at least 18 countries over the past year according to Freedom House35, F. Considering the effect disinformation and biased media have had on major political events such as the Brexit vote and the US presidential election,

Based on the results of the Eurobarometer: h ttps://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/final-results-eurobarometer-fake-news-and-online-disinformation 34 European Union vs Disinformation h ttps://euvsdisinfo.eu/ 35 Freedom Net report 2017 h ttps://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/freedom-net-2017

G. Noting with regret that 65 million Americans visited a disinformation website in the final weeks of the 2016 presidential election36, H. Further noting that 23% of Americans reported sharing a fake political news story online37, I.

Deeply alarmed by the lack of cybersecurity on social media networks when it comes to protecting personal data,

J. Deeply concerned about non-profit organizations such as “WikiLeaks” and the role they play in particular political elections, K. Recognizing the threat of usage and storage of personal data of regular Internet users, public people and data of governments as in the infamous example of the Cambridge Analytica case, when the personal data of 87 million Facebook users had been illegally used for political benefits38, L. Alarmed by the lack of media literacy amongst Europeans due to the scarcity of systematic education about the topic, M. Observing that on Twitter, disinformation travels 6 times faster than real news39; Disinformation 1. Encourages further work of the European External Action Service East Stratcom Task Force, especially in exposing fake news and spreading awareness in ways such as the EU vs Disinformation website; 2. Instructs to increase the budget of the EEAS East Stratcom Task Force in order to continue the fight against Russian disinformation; 3. Requests The European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) to create algorithms able to detect the content which was created by disinformation technologies including deep-fake videos and personality targeting on social media platforms and in search engines; 4. Directs the European Commission (EC) to set up a new Strategic Communication Task Force, similar to the EEAS East Stratcom Task Force, but focusing on the European Union; 5. Asks the newly created Strategic Communication Task Force to: a)

create controlled responses as fast as possible when disinformation concerning the EU institutions, policies or officials is spread,

establish specialised and independent fact-checking groups whose role will be to implement verification such as flagging stories and actions as fake;

Cybersecurity

Dialogue: “Online disifnromation in the United States” h ttps://www.thedialogue.org/analysis/online-disinformation-in-the-united-states/ 37 Americans believe fake news is sowing confusion 38 The Guardian: “Facebook to contact the 87 million users affected by data breach” https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/08/facebook-to-contact-the-87-million-users-affected-by-data-bre ach 39 European Union vs Disinformation https://euvsdisinfo.eu/2018-in-figures/ 36

6. Calls upon ENISA to create a system which will immediately inform every Member State if one of their election systems is being hacked; 7. Recommends Member States to conduct simulations of emergency situations in cooperation with white hat hackers, in order to analyze their current security measures; 8. Appeals the European Commission to draft a comprehensive legal framework for social media companies, present in the single market, regulating the storage and usage of personal data, as well as an obligatory transparent data policy available for its users; 9. Invites the European Commission to put adequate financial penalties on social media platforms, present at the single market, in cases where General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Code of Practise on Disinformation, introduced in September of 2018, are not respected; 10. Hopes for non-governmental organisations such as European Digital Rights to continue their battle against cyber attacks; 11. Suggests that the European Commission establish a council consisting of experts coming from all Member States whose main objective will be to create guidelines for media literacy and cybersecurity; Media literacy 12. Proposes Member States to introduce efficient measurements to support reliable and ethical journalism in their country; 13. Urges Member States to implement additional classes in their education system on media literacy, recognition of fake news, and cybersecurity for both teachers and students; 14. Strongly appeals to Member States to improve the curriculum of educational institutions in which the classes will be based; 15. Supports the idea of Member States establishing open educational events concerning media literacy and cybersecurity.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY I

In an increasingly technology dependent world, less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women, and an even smaller percentage of women reach senior positions across all industries. What should be done in order to promote female representation in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and decrease the gender gap amongst senior positions? Submitted by:

Cristina Alonso (ES), Karolina Bieganowska (PL), Alan Karlicek (CZ), Karolina Kasprzak (PL), Kaja Krawczyk (PL), Mateusz Lickindorf (PL), Julian Maszewski (PL), Paulina Pietrzykowska (PL), Jagoda Pytel (PL), Martyna Szumniak (SE, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Concerned by the low percentage of women: i)

graduating in STEM-related fields,

ii) completing postgraduate studies in STEM-related fields40, iii) working in research and fields relating to STEM41, iv) reaching senior management roles, B. Further concerned about the lack of female role models in STEM fields and senior positions, C. Expecting women to be valued by their employers as much as their male co-workers in all fields, D. Disturbed by the misrepresentation of women in media leading to women being taken less seriously in professional settings, E. Observing that women often acquire promotions in a more difficult or slower manner due to stereotypes such as: i) being considered unqualified employees or team leaders in comparison to their male peers, ii) being accused of manipulating the process of promotion using their appearance and sexuality,

40 41

According to “She Figures” 2015 (Report). European Commission. 2016. doi:10.2777/744106. ISBN 978-92-79-48375-2. Article by the world economic forum: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/gender-equality-in-stem-is-possible/

F. G. H.

iii) being less likely to be hired in manager roles due to the possibility of getting pregnant 42 , Emphasising that character traits connected to leadership, such as being confident and extroverted, are appreciated in men and discouraged in women43, Recognising that 81% of women are subjected to sexism, inequality in recruitment and discrimination in the workplace, which decreases female representation in STEM, Deeply concerned by the fact that women are often more insecure and take fewer risks when entering male-dominated workplaces due to their competitive and aggressive nature, Aware of the fact that children of different genders are raised with different expectations and given toys that stimulate the development of particular skills, often associated with gender stereotypes, Bearing in mind that women’s careers are often hindered by social pressures such as: i) taking more parental leave compared to their male partners, ii) leaving careers to take care of families and households, Aware that statistically, women receive less money in research grants from the government, resulting in less research and discoveries by women;

1. Asks Member States to expand the duration of paternity leave to match the duration of maternity leave; 2. Recommends Member States to enforce stricter jurisdiction regarding sexual harassment; 3. Calls upon the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) to fund training focusing on co-parenting, to be delivered by NGOs in the respective Member States as part of prenatal education; 4. Proposes Member States to provide additional child care support in the form of family zones in or near workplaces workplaces; 5. Further calls upon the governments of the Member States to introduce: a) optional leadership training for women in their workplace, b)

high school workshops for women focused on STEM fields,

training for companies on how to create a healthy work environment where everyone is treated equally;

6. Suggests STEM companies to implement flexible working hours for researchers taking care of their children;

According to “Pregnancy Discrimination in the European Union Law Its Legal Character and the Scope of Pregnant Women Protection” by Justyna Nienartowicz 10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n9p441 43 According to a study by researchers at the University at Buffalo School of Management: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/peps.12266

7. Asks the European Women’s Lobby, in cooperation with EIGE, to create, promote, and fund educational campaigns that fight stereotypes about women in STEM fields; 8. Invites the European Women’s Lobby to work with local NGOs on helping women take legal actions against companies and institutions which base their recruiting methods on gender stereotypes; 9. Further requests that the European Women’s Lobby monitors companies which have been accused of discriminating recruiting methods; 10. Urges the European Institute for Gender Equality to support NGOs and scholarship funds focused on research led by women; 11. Welcomes Member States’ Ministers of Education to fund training for teachers covering the methods of encouraging more girls to take interest in STEM subjects.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS I

Modern slavery: In 2016, the number of registered victims of human trafficking was over 11,000, more than 56% of them being trafficked for sexual exploitation. What strategy should the EU develop to ensure the freedom of Europeans and ensure preservation of human dignity within its borders? Submitted by:

Elif Buse Erdoğan (TR), Kamila Gancarz (PL), Klaudia Gnatowska (PL), Marcel Joda (PL), Iga Kabacińska (PL), Zofia Kaszubowska (PL), Kacper Lubiewski (PL), Tamara Müller (DE), Igor Piechowiak (PL), Jakub Szpyra (PL), Patryk Sapała-Niedzin (Chairperson, PL)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Emphasising that the majority of Member States are part of the Schengen Area, increasing the chances of victims being trafficked across internal borders with minimal border police control, B. Acknowledging the higher demand for prostitution and forced labour in wealthier EU countries compared to poorer ones, C. Noting with regret that people in poor living conditions are more prone to becoming victims of human trafficking, D. Noticing that human trafficking is gender-specific, E. Further noticing that 8% of victims develop Stockholm syndrome towards their traffickers, leading to difficulties with prosecuting the offenders44, F. Fully alarmed that 69% of the trafficked victims are used for sexual exploitation45, G. Bearing in mind that 58.5% of human trafficking victims come from non-EU countries, such as Turkey or Ukraine46, H. Concerned that human traffickers may use job and marriage offers to lure potential victims, I.

Noting with approval that most Member States provide victims of human trafficking with legal protection, temporary visas, shelter, as well as medical and psychological support,

J. Realising that being a victim of trafficking for an extended period of time may cause a deficit of one’s job qualifications,

uropean Commission, Working together to address human trafficking - Key concepts in a nutshell E European Commission, Data collection on trafficking in human beings in the EU 46 European Commission, Data collection on trafficking in human beings in the EU 45

K. Conscious that human trafficking may cause victims to leave their family and country of origin; 1. Asks the European Commission to improve control of the internal EU and external Schengen Area borders; 2. Invites Member States to decrease the black market supply of sex workers by developing a legislative network that would: a)

legalise prostitution,

demand prostitutes to be registered and licenced,

require prostitutes to regularly renew their licences by undergoing medical check-ups;

3. Encourages Member States to raise awareness about exploitation of human trafficking victims through means such as, but not limited to: a)

conducting social campaigns,

organising workshops in workplaces,

including lectures on the matter in school and university curricula,

setting up informational websites;

4. Further encourages Member States to prioritise the aforementioned educational methods in underprivileged communities; 5. Calls upon the European Commission to propose a directive aimed at: a)

increasing punishments for trafficking-related offences,

providing national police departments with appropriate legal tools for prosecution of traffickers;

6. Recommends job-related website developers to adapt their websites to display information about human trafficking and its causes; 7. Urges the European Commission to create a fund supporting the prosecution of human traffickers and the appropriate treatment of victims in less developed Member States; 8. Reminds Member States to search for signs of human trafficking with the use of their governmental bodies responsible for inspecting workplaces in places commonly associated with instances of forced labour; 9. Requests Member States to provide educational programmes on adequate treatment of human trafficking victims to police officers; 10. Calls upon the European Commission to initiate a joint action plan with non-EU countries, such as Turkey and Ukraine, to prevent cross-border human trafficking; 11. Strongly advises Member States to set their means of support for human trafficking victims in accordance with the EU directives on the issue;

12. Urges Member States to provide liberated underage human trafficking victims with care at foster familiy homes until reunification with their legal guardians or reaching adulthood; 13. Further urges Member States to establish workshops for liberated adult human trafficking victims in order to ensure their gradual return onto the job market; 14. Invites the European Commission to launch a voluntary family reunification programme for the victims of trafficking.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY I

"The fashion of destruction - With the textile industry being the second most prominent polluter worldwide, what measures should the EU take to lessen and prevent further environmental pollution of the textile industry and its negative impacts on society?" Submitted by:

Weronika Baran (PL), Maria Filończyk(PL), Albert Kotěšovec (CZ), Maja Międlar (PL), Katarzyna Myślińska (PL), Maciej Piekarski (PL), Mateusz Piotrowicz (PL), Marco Savatteri (IT), Justyna Szmyt (PL), Justyna Urbanek (PL), Alenka Gosarič (SI, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Noting with regret that globally only 1% of clothes and textiles are recycled into new clothes, mainly due to lack of funding for recycling technology research47, B. Bearing in mind the textile industry’s production of non-biodegradable and non-recyclable products accompanied by the exploitation of limited resources such as fossil fuels and fresh water, C. Deeply concerned by the substantial and grave amount of used water and produced wastewater by the textile industry48, D. Observing the low percentage of recycled and reused textiles by citizens of the EU49, E. Regretting the lack of information surrounding the issues created by the textile industry, F. Profoundly concerned by the excessive use of toxic chemicals applied in the process of textile production50, G. Alarmed by the bad working conditions in textile factories, such as poor safety regulations, low wages and outdated work machinery51, H. Deeply disturbed by the exploitation of child labour in developing countries, I. Taking into account excessive production of unnecessary goods by the textile industry, J. Concerned by the unnecessarily large and redundant amounts of textiles bought by individuals52, K. Pointing out the low-quality of textiles resulting in short lifespans; 47

https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/publications/A-New-Textiles-Economy_Full-Report.pdf 48 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2019/633143/EPRS_BRI(2019)633143_EN.pdf 49 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2019/633143/EPRS_BRI(2019)633143_EN.pdf 50 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2019/633143/EPRS_BRI(2019)633143_EN.pdf 51 http://www.osha.mddsz.gov.si/resources/files/pdf/E-fact_30_-_Occupational_safety_and_health_in_the_textiles_sect or.pdf 52 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2019/633143/EPRS_BRI(2019)633143_EN.pdf

1. Appeals to Euratex and the LIFE programme to provide financial support to students enrolled in textile-engineering, textile-technology and textile-chemistry programmes; 2. Invites the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science to provide funding through the Life funding programme for: a) the research of less harmful chemicals used for textile production, b) the development of new eco-friendly, biodegradable, not harmful for health, and long-lasting materials; 3. Calls upon the European Commissioner for the Environment to: a) ban toxic chemicals, listed by Swedish Chemicals Agency used during textile production53, b) encourage the textile industry to use supercritical fluid dyeing; 4. Encourages textile companies to use pre-coloured, recycled fibers for the production of new fabrics; 5. Requests the Member States’ Ministers of Education to encourage educational institutions to re-sell their members’ old garments on their premises; 6. Draws the attention of the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth to create and promote a European educational programme for younger audiences teaching repairing and re-using textiles, and educating about the detrimental effects of the industry; 7. Asks the Member States to establish: a) points for used textiles collection, b) a reward system for turned in textiles in order to motivate citizens; 8. Urges the European Commissioner for Communication to: a) incentivise individuals into raising awareness about the problems caused by the textile industry, b) encourage high profile influencers to raise the popularity of thrift, vintage and charity shops, c) support the aforementioned shops through advertisement and creation of online stores in order to make them more accessible, d) promote websites which expose real facts about the textile industry and the companies’ policies; 9. Instructs the European Commissioner for Human Rights to: a) enforce the agreements of the Council Directive 89/391, b) encourage the textile companies based in the EU to support their workers in developing countries to form trade unions and associations; 10. Further instructs the Research Executive Agency (REA) to conduct market research in the field of sold textile products;

Hazardous chemicals in textiles - report of a government assignment - https://www.kemi.se/global/rapporter/2013/rapport-3-13-textiles.pdf

11. Suggests the European Commission to propose legislation restricting textile companies from producing more than 10% above the amount of previously sold collections on the grounds of the research made by the REA; 12. Directs the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to create a funding programme for start-ups managing sustainable textiles;

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY II

While migration and free movement of people is developing within the EU, it is estimated that 500 000 women will face the lack of access to health services during the first months of their pregnancy. What actions should the EU take to grant equal access to maternal healthcare and midwifery to all? Submitted by:

Zuzanna Denis (PL), Filip Kender (CZ), Barbara Listek (PL), Julia Marszałkowska (PL), Kaja Stempin (PL), Ander Urteaga (ES), Emilia Wienekamp (DE), Adela Witkowska (PL), Urszula Zgórzyńska (PL), Hanna Karwowska (PL, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Disturbed by the existing fear of migrant women to seek help within the country of residence influenced by religious and cultural differences between them and medical professionals, B. Having considered that migrant women are at a much higher risk of maternal mortality and morbidity54, due to insufficient education and obstacles they face while escaping the country of origin, C. Alarmed by the unwillingness of pregnant migrants to seek maternal healthcare due to the fear of legal consequences, such as delays in their journey, separation from their children or deportation, D. Disturbed by the absence of qualified midwives in a number of Member States, such as Slovenia, having 9 practicing midwives per 100 000 inhabitants55, E. Bearing in mind that language barriers may negatively impact communication between migrant women and health professionals, F. Conscious of low health literacy of migrant women in countries such as France and Poland56, G. Realising that only a quarter of migrants recognise their rights to access healthcare, H. Anxious about the possible presence of prejudice against migrants among health workers, coming from cultural differences and lack of experience in working with migrants, According to: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282764659_Maternal_mortality_and_severe_morbidity_in_a_mi gration_perspective 54

According to: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Healthcare_personnel_statistics_-_nursing_and_caring_p rofessionals#Healthcare_personnel_.E2.80.94_midwives 56 According to: https://www.maternalhealthalliance.eu/pdf/Alliance_MANIFESTO_290915.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2tHLAsC_-uRwtzTBUgtpuy3_ kWrpnH7yuiatjs9WWXWshwH8dxYhoLBr0

Noting the scarcity of emergency health centres adjusted to the needs of pregnant women in migrant settlements across the EU, such as project Operational Refugee And Migrant Maternal Approach,

J. Concerned by the insufficient data regarding pregnancy and maternal healthcare among migrants, which may lead to overlooking the risk of stillbirths and child morbidity; 1. Invites Member States to follow the example of Norway, implementing introduction programmes for migrants including practices such as, but not limited to: a)

teaching the national language,

providing social studies;

2. Suggests Member States to run a physical and mental examination of migrants in terms of stress-inducing circumstances, such as culture shock; 3. Insists on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) such as the Alliance for Maternal Health Equality to educate migrants about their rights by spreading accessible health information materials within their community centres; 4. Encourages Member States to improve the image of nursing and midwifery within society by promoting campaigns of the International Council of Nurses, such as Nursing Now; 5. Asks Member States to propose and support voluntary campaigns on introducing free of charge interpreters’ services in state hospitals; 6. Invites the Member States to follow Malta in introducing office provided health education sessions to migrants in open centres and assisting them in seeking proper healthcare; 7. Calls upon NGOs associated with the European NGO platform Asylum and Migration to provide internships for medical professionals in migrant settlements and health centres attended by migrants; 8. Encourages educational facilities and organisations to conduct courses for medical professionals, focusing on maternal healthcare for migrants, following the example of the University of Pecs in Hungary and Italian National Federation of Doctors (FNOMCEO) in Italy; 9. Recommends the European Commission to increase the accessibility and standards of health services for migrants by renewing the Project number 717307 conducted within the Third Health Programme and expanding its scope; 10. Encourages Member States to improve data collection on maternal health of migrants by promoting the Public Health Aspects of Migration in Europe programme.

FACTSHEET ENVI III European Regional Development Fund: aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union by correcting imbalances between its regions. Cohesion Fund: aimed at Member States whose Gross National Income (GNI) per inhabitant is less than 90% of the EU average. It aims to reduce economic and social disparities and to promote sustainable development. European Environmental Agency: an agency of the EU, whose task is to provide sound, independent information on the environment. It aims to support sustainable development through the provision of timely, targeted, relevant and reliable information to policy making agents and the public. Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER): one of the independent scientific committees managed by the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection of the European Commission, which provides scientific advice to the Commission on issues related to consumer products. Deposit return scheme: a system where consumers buying a product pay a small amount of money which will be reimbursed when they bring the container to a collection point once they have finished using it.

EMPL Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: The “Right to Work” aims at providing everyone with free choice of employment, just conditions of work and protection against unemployment. Notice period: Minimal period between the first day when a letter of dismissal is received at work and the last day of work. European Social Fund (ESF): The European Social Fund is used to promote employment in the Member States of the European Union.

ENVI II Health and Food Safety Commission: This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on food safety and health and for monitoring the implementation of related laws.

European Economic and Social Committee: EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers' and employers' organisations and other interest groups. It has the responsibility of mandatory consultation on Public Health and Industrial Policy. European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control: ECDC is an EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases. The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities, such as public health training. Antimicrobial: An antimicrobial agent is defined as a natural or synthetic substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae. Over-the-counter drugs: Also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

SEDE I Cryptocurrency: A cryptocurrency is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange. The currency is not controlled by a central authority, meaning it is theoretically immune to traditional ways of regulation tracing. Artificial intelligence: Artificial Intelligence is used to detect and remove terrorist propaganda on social media companies automatically. Europol: Europol is the EU’s law enforcement agency. EU internet referral unit: This aims to coordinate and share the flagging tasks of terrorist content online with relevant partners (mostly local law enforcement and social media platforms), carry out referrals to these partners, and advise both Member States and the private sector by providing strategic analysis on how best to detect and remove terrorist content online. European Association for Artificial Intelligence: aims to promote the study, research, and application of Artificial Intelligence in Europe. 2018 State of the European Union Rule on strong safeguards: hosting service providers are required to have effective complaint mechanisms in place and to inform users when their content is taken down- unless there are significant security reasons not to do so. Member states will need to guarantee effective judicial remedies as well as the right to challenge a removal order.

DROI II The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA): Established in 2007, said EU agency identifies practices Member States have conducted in order to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. It also examines potential legal and social barriers.

Disability Intergroup of the European Parliament: An informal grouping of MEPs from all nationalities and political groups working to ensure that the decision at the European level concerning persons with disabilities are taken with and by persons with disabilities. European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education : An independent organisation, established in 1996, which acts as a platform for collaboration between ministries of education in 31 countries within the EU. It aims to improve education policies and practices by providing evidence-based information and guidance for implementation, therefore, ensuring higher quality inclusive learning.

SEDE II The Europen External Action Service (EEAS) East Stratcom Task Force: Analyses disinformation trends, exposes disinformation campaigns and raises awareness of disinformation coming from the Russian state. The European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA):ENISA is the centre for cybersecurity expertise in the European Union. It works together with the Member States by creating recommendations and supporting policy making and implementation. Code of Practise on Disinformation: Represented in September 2018, the Code of Practise on Disinformation is an agreement signed by online platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. It sets a range of standards and commitments, from transparency in political advertising to the closure of fake accounts and demonetization of purveyors of disinformation. White hat hackers:Hackers who find security breaches and vulnerabilities in order to improve cyber security. Deep-fake videos: Deepfake is a technique for human image synthesis based on artificial intelligence. It can be used to create fake news, disinformation or hoaxes.

FEMM I European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE): an autonomous body of the European Union, established to strengthen the promotion of gender equality across the Union. This includes gender mainstreaming in all EU policies and the resulting national policies, and the fight against discrimination based on sex, as well as to raise EU citizens’ awareness of gender equality. European Women’s Lobby: the largest European umbrella network of women’s associations representinga total of more than 2000 organisations in all EU Member States and Candidate Countries, as well as 18 European-wide organisations representing the diversity of women and girls in Europe. 31

DROI I Directive 2004/81/EC on the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities, published by the European Commision, grants victims coming from outside the EU borders a “reflection period”, during which they cannot be forcefully sent back to their country of origin, and are offered access to medical help in order to recover. They are also able to cooperate with the authorities, and thus obtain a temporary residence permit, enabling access to the job market, vocational training, and education. Directive 2011/36/EU on combating and preventing trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims is an extensive, key component of the European legislation aimed at combating trafficking in humans. The approach of the directive is victim-focused, setting clear goals in regard to their treatment through means such as special assistance for children, preventing unnecessary victimisation during the criminal proceeding, offering guardians for unassisted minors, and legal counselling. It also sets the direction Member States should take to reduce the underlying causes of trafficking and calls for cross-border cooperation between them. It also specified the responsibilities of the EU ATC.

ENVI I Supercritical fluid dyeing - Supercritical fluid is fluid which is highly compressed gas which combine properties of gases and liquids. Its main advantages are no water consumption, energy savings, low dye and chemical consumption. Life funding programme - is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action created in 1992. The current funding period 2014-2020 has a budget of €3.4 billion. Council Directive 89/391 - is a directive introduced to encourage improvements on the working conditions in the EU, focusing on health and safety of workers, through the creation of safety mechanism on the foundation of prevention and protection. Euratex - the European Apparel and Textile Confederation which represents the interests of the industry in front of the EU institutions. It provides them with data and tools for the making of policies. Focusing on industry’s policy, research and innovation support, free and fair trade, and sustainable production.

FEMM II Operational Refugee And Migrant Maternal Approach (ORAMMA): a project developed under the 3rd Health Programme (2014-2020) founded by the EU. Its is based on an integrated, evidence-based and culturally oriented approach for all aspects of migrant and refugee maternal healthcare, starting from detection of pregnancy up to support after birth.

Alliance for Maternal Health Equality: a core group, uniting national, EU and international level of private, civil, and public society organisations, policymakers and healthcare professionals. Their goal is to address the issue of maternal health and ‘place it permanently on the map of Europe’. Public Health Aspects of Migration in Europe (PHAME):a project established by the WHO Regional Office for Europe in order to strengthen health capacities and hence meet the needs of mixed populations. It provides ad hoc technical assistance to Member States, strengthens health information (e.g. by migrant health training for health and non-health staff), as well as supports migration-sensitive policies regarding medical issues (based on WHO Resolution 61.17 on Migrants’ Health). International Council of Nurses:a federation consisting of more than 130 national nurses associations which represent 20 million nurses worldwide. It aims to ensure nursing of high quality for all, globally sound health policies and advance of nursing knowledge. With the World Health Organization, it is responsible for the Nursing Now initiative, which is a three-year global campaign aiming to improve health by raising the profile and status of nursing worldwide. Project number 717307 (3rd Health Programme):Eight NGOs supported the health authorities of 11 Member States to provide accessible and adequate health services to newly arrived migrants, targeting mainly children, unaccompanied minors and pregnant women. It was finalised on 31 March, 2017. European NGO Platform Asylum and Migration (EPAM):a platform of European non-governmental organisations and networks, which works for the development of migration and asylum policies within the EU. Its members meet in order to exchange information and views on the aforementioned topics, as well as to coordinate the advocacy actions. They also debate informally with the European Commission and Parliament representatives on legal improvements.

Supported by:

Mayor of the city of Gdansk Aleksandra Dulkiewicz

Marshal of Pomorskie Voivodeship MieczysĹ‚aw Struk

Initiated by:

Honorary Patronage of MEP Jerzy Buzek

Mayor of the city of Gdynia Wojciech Szczurek