Daphne Programme 2000-2003: action relating to violence against children, young persons and women

The European Parliament approved the report drafted by Mrs. AVILES PEREA (EPP/ED, D) subject to several amendments. The Parliament reinstate several of the amendments that it adopted in its first reading, but which had been rejected by the Council: - the reference in the first recital, to violence as a breach of fundamental human rights; - the WHO definition of health (the Parliament opposes the 'public health' legal basis and takes the view that the concept of health is much wider); - part of its amendment regarding the recognition of the vital role of NGOs; - reference to the role of the media.�