16/01/2008: Following the vote in the European Parliament on the Strategy for the Protection of Children's Rights in Europe and the world, Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou MEP said that the European Parliament's proposals have an active, complete and coordinating role in this political theme. The reformed Treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights will provide more possibilities to implement European activities to protect children and their rights and welfare in Europe and the world.
The strategy sees children as independent personalities, not as victims, with rights and responsibilities, as measured by their maturity, who actively participate in the social decision-making process.
The unobstructed social development of children is based on family care and tenderness and also the securing of material and spiritual needs in a healthy and natural environment. Maternity protection is the postulate for children to enjoy their rights, until they reach maturity. The combination of parental career and family care is an undisputed right of children that contributes to the creation of a valuabe capital and an investment for the society of tomorrow.
"In spite of repeated violations on children's rights in many countries, the anti-poverty programme, the anti-racism programme, the promotion of education and sensibility of the family all contribute to closing the circle of violence and the abolition of abuse in all its forms. Great progress has been made in the European Union to protect children from paedophilia, child pornography and sexual abuse", said Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou.
The latest analysis by the European Commission (November 2007) testifies that almost all the Member States have modulated their national legislation in support of the European Council's ruling (2003). The 3rd DAPHNE Programme (June 2007) combats violence against women, children and young persons, finances NGOs and emphasises the exchange of courses of action. The nomination of intermediates and experts from all the Member States and their cooperation on a European scale will remarkably contribute to the protection of children in Europe.
Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou noted that European actions, in combination with political will and civil participation, allow the possibility of the application of current legislation and the combat against child abuse, which is necessary in all political actions. Despite the increase of dangers, Greek legislation and the coordinated acts of the political bodies has demonstrated their effectiveness in the protection of children's rights in our country. This effort must be adopted for children in sensitive social groups in particular.
For further information:
Tel: +32-2-2847447, Fax: +32-2-2849447
Email: marie.panayotopoulos-cassiotou@europarl.europa.eu
The strategy sees children as independent personalities, not as victims, with rights and responsibilities, as measured by their maturity, who actively participate in the social decision-making process.
The unobstructed social development of children is based on family care and tenderness and also the securing of material and spiritual needs in a healthy and natural environment. Maternity protection is the postulate for children to enjoy their rights, until they reach maturity. The combination of parental career and family care is an undisputed right of children that contributes to the creation of a valuabe capital and an investment for the society of tomorrow.
"In spite of repeated violations on children's rights in many countries, the anti-poverty programme, the anti-racism programme, the promotion of education and sensibility of the family all contribute to closing the circle of violence and the abolition of abuse in all its forms. Great progress has been made in the European Union to protect children from paedophilia, child pornography and sexual abuse", said Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou.
The latest analysis by the European Commission (November 2007) testifies that almost all the Member States have modulated their national legislation in support of the European Council's ruling (2003). The 3rd DAPHNE Programme (June 2007) combats violence against women, children and young persons, finances NGOs and emphasises the exchange of courses of action. The nomination of intermediates and experts from all the Member States and their cooperation on a European scale will remarkably contribute to the protection of children in Europe.
Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou noted that European actions, in combination with political will and civil participation, allow the possibility of the application of current legislation and the combat against child abuse, which is necessary in all political actions. Despite the increase of dangers, Greek legislation and the coordinated acts of the political bodies has demonstrated their effectiveness in the protection of children's rights in our country. This effort must be adopted for children in sensitive social groups in particular.
For further information:
Tel: +32-2-2847447, Fax: +32-2-2849447
Email: marie.panayotopoulos-cassiotou@europarl.europa.eu
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