Sentences with phrase «informed citizens for»

Cambridge Reports suggested several names to fit the «ICE» acronym, including «Informed Citizens for the Environment,» and «Information Council for the Environment.»

As I detailed in my December 19, 2014 blog post, that specific ad, in the form Greenpeace has in its scans, was likely never used — what's cropped from Sher Edling's and Climate Files» version are the words «Informed Citizens for the Environment,» the proposed name for the campaign which was never used.

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It is only by changing religious and secular text which informs such notions for new citizens will this change and finally women will own God on equal terms.

The censorship made it impossible for citizens to assess, criticize or support the administration's actions from an informed standpoint.

As this trend becomes more pronounced, the information which is necessary for citizens to make the kind of informed decisions which could reverse this trend is itself becoming increasingly scarce, so that eventually the mass media will be able to provide only circuses for the masses who embrace it gladly, and no longer can tell what they are missing.

Detailing the general Indian revulsion against the violence in Gujarat and the search for justice by its victims, she highlights the «ability of well - informed citizens to turn against religious nationalism and to rally behind the values of pluralism and equality.»

We know that television informs us, a genuine window on the world, but also that its commercial demand for profit severely limits the amount of diversity of opinion that is aired, that it tends to trivialize issues and to represent the views of the rich, so that through TV the average citizen simply can not get the information needed to make intelligent decisions about living in our democracy.

Encouraging Christians (or really, any informed citizen) to vote for candidates that represent their values is a pretty non-controversial statement.

We work and look for a global society with life quality, with informed happy citizens exercising their rights and duties, based on the principles of sustainable development and democracy; integrated; upholding values of solidarity, equity and justice; open to changes; respectful regarding traditional knowledge and cultural diversity; committed with the production and consumption of organic and biodiverse products.

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Insight is profoundly empowering: having a good grasp of matters of public affairs enables individual citizens to participate more confidently and make informed choices in the complex settings where decisions for the collective good are made and validated.

Opinion polling demonstrates that citizens are largely unaware of the existence of the submerged state; consequently they do not give government due credit for its intervention or hold it to account in an informed way.

I believe this expense is a barrier for citizens in our community who want to be informed partners and contribute to the process of making our finances work for us.

Only by pulling back the veil of secrecy, informing citizens of the atrocities that their tax money is funding and holding experimenters accountable for abusing animals in the name of science when more reliable, cruelty - free options exist, can we hope to bring scientific research into the modern age.

A citizens» assembly can allow a balanced way forward — and for informed public opinion to be heard in the actual Brexit process itself

STAR - Ghana has initiated a series of activities to inject # 22 million to develop a vibrant, well - informed and assertive civil society, able to contribute to transformational national development for all Ghanaian citizens in an inclusive manner.

Just what the citizens need for informed and engaged debates.

In doing so it seeks to penetrate the cloud of polemic and partisanship to provide an objective analysis for the informed citizen.

This November 7th voters will be asked to chose between the following candidates for New York City Public Advocate, but Lane feels that citizens of our city are not being properly informed of their choices or the real role of the office of the Public Advocate.

When leaders and citizens of a village are grappling with how to best deal with a crisis over polluted drinking water, it's a strange time for the state Senate to withhold documents that might inform their discussion.

«It is very important for a vital democracy that we have informed and engaged citizens.»

Environmental health and safety (EHS) managers often handle internal training, while outreach specialists — typically at government or nonprofit organizations — inform citizens and spur support for environmental improvements.

Not only will the scientific workforce for the 21st century need skills and knowledge we haven't even heard of yet, but all global citizens, whether in their doctor's office or in a polling booth, need to be better informed.

Edwards made the case for the need for citizens to be informed and aware of potential risks to their health and the health of their children.

France's Special Commission for the Public Debate on Nanotechnology is organizing a 4 - month discussion in 17 cities to inform the public about advances and dilemmas in nanotechnology and to give citizens a chance to express their opinion.

Knowing the names and faces of those behind local and state decisions positions you as a more informed citizen, which allows you to better advocate for your needs as well as the needs of your community.

Service for foreign citizens in Hungary who speak English and wish to stay informed about expatriate life in Hungary.

Students» high interest and motivation lay the groundwork for being an informed citizen and talking at home with parents and family members.

«By teaching D&T, we are ensuring that all children are not just passive bystanders in our increasingly technology - driven world, but are informed citizens who understand how design impacts on their quality of life and how technology can be used for the benefit of mankind.»

There is also the need for citizens and consumers to be informed and engaged in everyday decisions that involve scientific arguments — from policy debates that will have consequences for their health and safety to the products they consume and lifestyle choices they make.

Back for its fourth year, our popular Oxfam Water Week is designed to help young people become active and engaged global citizens by taking informed, responsible and meaningful action.

Here is an example of the use of a «Nudge» to help citizens take more informed decisions: Nudges and Learning: Evidence from Informational Interventions for Low - Income Taxpayers.

Actor Richard Dreyfuss seems an unlikely champion for civic education, but as he demonstrates in this TEDx talk, he's passionate about making young people into active and informed citizens.

The programme aims to create the next generation of informed, responsible and resilient digital citizens by providing schools with a roadmap for planning and teaching «with» and «about» digital technology.

The Digital Schools Awards programme for secondary schools in Scotland aims to create the next generation of informed, responsible and resilient digital citizens

He argued that, in order to cultivate the informed citizens that are necessary for self - government, society has a legitimate interest in ensuring that all children had access to a quality education.

«When children grow up in a culture and begin their schooling with support for thinking, feeling, and acting in groups, they are more likely to participate in and practice democracy as informed and caring citizens.»

First, the relationship between actual and perceived quality is modest for citizens as a whole, although it is quite strong for parents, who have the most opportunities to observe schools and arguably have the strongest incentives to be informed.

Given the ever - increasing complexity and competitiveness of the 21st century world, it is essential for American students to have higher - order thinking and communications skills not only for the workplace and higher education, but to serve as well - informed citizens.

An essential 21st Century skill set for all of our nation's students includes the information and communication technology skills to allow for participation as creative and informed citizens as well as critical thinkers well versed in core subject area knowledge.

Education must prepare children for the future and support the growth of informed global citizens.

In NFER's response to the secondary school accountability consultation I refer to the World Bank view of what education is for: «education enhances people's ability to make informed decisions, be better parents, sustain a livelihood, adopt new technologies, cope with shocks, and be responsible citizens and effective stewards of the natural environment.»

Although Sexton died in 2010, the Committee continues his legacy of studying, informing and engaging citizens in improving education excellence for all Kentuckians.

We continuously study priority issues, inform the public and policymakers and engage citizens, business leaders, families, students, and others in a shared mission to move Kentucky to the top tier of all states for education success.

Please note: The Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation (CETE) developed these materials to provide educators and students with a selection of writing tasks to help students develop critical - thinking and problem - solving skills and prepare them to be informed citizens.

The Civic Mission of Schools (Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement [CIRCLE], 2003) described goals for civic education as preparing competent and responsible citizens who are informed and thoughtful.

While SB 213 makes a quantum leap in providing greater equity, adequacy and accountability for school funding, it will require our citizens to know enough about school funding (not the most glamorous topic) to make an informed decision at the ballot box.

Our tools have become a valuable resource for educators and community leaders who are committed to empowering students to become informed, engaged, and active citizens in our democracy.

Schools and classrooms are spaces where citizens are developed, where knowledge of one's local and national history and its legacies are critical foundations for developing an ethical, civic identity and becoming an informed civic actor.

Since 1983, the Committee has worked to study priority issues, inform the public and policy makers about best practices and engage business leaders, families, students, and other citizens to demand educational excellence and equity for all children, from their earliest years through postsecondary education.