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Opening of 21-24 November plenary session in Strasbourg

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis - November 21, 2022

President Metsola called for the protection of women’s rights in Afghanistan and human rights in Iran, at the opening of the session. Despite initial promises...

MEPs call for special visa programme for Afghan women seeking protection

ASIA Theodoros Benakis - September 16, 2021

Parliament deplores the violent takeover of Afghanistan, calls for more humanitarian aid and a coordinated response to protect those most vulnerable. MEPs are appalled by...

We must protect Afghans’ human rights, says Chair of Human Rights Subcommittee

ASIA Theodoros Benakis - August 17, 2021

As the security situation in Afghanistan changes rapidly, Maria Arena, Chairwoman of the Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, issued the following statement. “I strongly condemn...

Afghanistan: lead MEPs demand safe departure of EU nationals and Afghan partners and urgent tackling of humanitarian crisis

CENTRAL ASIA Theodoros Benakis - August 17, 2021

After the dramatic developments of the last days and hours, leading MEPs issued the following statement on Monday. "We deeply deplore the recent political, military...

Afghanistan crisis: Safety of Afghan women and girls must be fundamental EU priority

ASIA Theodoros Benakis - August 16, 2021

Reacting to rapid developments on the ground in Afghanistan, Evelyn Regner, the Chair of the European Parliament’s committee on women’s rights and gender equality...

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