Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2010-02-10-Speech-3-122"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2010-02-10"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:2009 progress report on Croatia - 2009 progress report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - 2009 progress report on Turkey (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20100210.8.3-122"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2010-02-10-Speech-3-1232
lpv:speaker	lp:Bogusław Sonik2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with Iran (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Platforma Obywatelska (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; LIBE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 vice-chair; ENVI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"One of the crucial Copenhagen criteria, which should unquestionably be met to enable a country to become one of the Member States of the European Union, is respect for human rights. I would like to draw attention to notorious cases of violations of the rights of women. Almost daily, the press informs us of further murders of women, which are known as ‘honour killings’. The press is currently highlighting the case of 16-year-old Medine Memi, who was cruelly murdered by her own father and grandfather. It is shocking that these two took the girl’s life because she had been talking to boys, but the way in which this atrocity was carried out is even more shocking. Autopsy results show that Medine, who was buried in a chicken pen, was still alive at the time of her burial and was conscious to the very end. The unimaginable suffering of the dying teenager was inflicted as satisfaction for ‘bringing dishonour’ on the family. It is horrifying that the case of Medine is not an isolated incident, but a widespread and barbaric phenomenon. The girl, fearing for her life, had reported her fears to the police several times – unsuccessfully, because she was sent home each time. Murder, which has been deeply rooted in Turkish tradition for generations, is often interpreted favourably for men, who are supposedly acting to clear the disgraced honour of their family. A country which has not yet managed to deal with this problem continues to be separated from Europe by a broad divide, because Europe stands in defence of fundamental values. This difference is a serious obstacle in building a common identity."@en1

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