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"Ladies and gentlemen, this coming Sunday is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Unfortunately, violence against women is still a daily reality and is taking place on an alarming scale everywhere in the world, including the European Union. Violence against women does not respect social, cultural and geographical borders. It is estimated that at least one woman in five in Europe has experienced domestic violence at some time in their lives. Let me make it clear: what we are talking about here is appalling physical violence, and psychological and sexual abuse. This situation is completely unacceptable. Let me quote the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Article 1 states: ‘Human dignity is inviolable. It must be respected and protected.’ Article 3 states: ‘Everyone has the right to respect for his or her physical and mental integrity.’ This House recently adopted legislation for a European Protection Order and minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. These are important steps, but there is still a lot to do. We have a responsibility to campaign for an end to this violence. It is something we must work for together, men and women. That means implementing the existing policy measures and safeguarding the financial resources that are required. The EU institutions, the Member States and civil society must work together in order to develop a global strategy to combat violence against women."@en1
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