Sentences with phrase «action on its commitment»

Iain Duncan Smith has largely ignored warnings that people will be forced into destitution, and we want to see real action on his commitment that no one needs to live below the poverty line.

As her time for action on her commitment approached, her husband (from whom she had been separated, but never divorced) was her constant companion.

These initiatives are helping one regional health authority take meaningful action on its commitment to improve the way health care services are delivered to Indigenous people.

Not exact matches

How impactful this approach will be depends on the business world's focus on and long - term commitment to the goal of reducing racial discrimination and increasing antiracist actions.

The initial draft text - to renew the annual mandate of a targeted sanctions regime related to Yemen - wanted to include a condemnation of Iran for violating an arms embargo on Houthi leaders and include a council commitment to take action over it.

But for now, I'll point you to the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, an organization comprised of some of the world's biggest companies who have made a public commitment to work together on issues of diversity and accountability in all its challenging nuance.

We see their actions don't match their commitment as bombs continue dropping on the children of east Ghouta.»

After you've committed to taking action and captured your commitment in a trusted place, get the message out of your inbox and move on.

Anyone can talk a big game, but true leaders follow through on their promises and commitments with their actions.

Business depends in many ways on government, and effective government action requires democratic legitimacy — requires that citizens believe in their government, and in the commitment of politicians to act with integrity.

The agreement between the parties stems from the arrest of Robinson and Nelson at a Starbucks store in Philadelphia on April 12 and includes a confidential financial settlement as well as a commitment to continued listening and dialogue between the parties as a means toward developing specific actions and opportunities.

While 25 jurisdictions signed on in time for the official launch last November, Canada's domestic commitments to a just transition had been having trouble shifting from discussion to action.

U.N. meeting is aimed in part at strengthening countries» commitments to climate action — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Action: Disable location services Who is this for: Anyone who feels uncomfortable with the idea of being kept under surveillance How difficult is it: A bit of effort finding and changing settings, and a bit of commitment to stay on top of any «updates» to privacy policies which might try to revive location tracking.

As Canada is doing with its Economic Action Plan, we encourage G - 20 countries to follow through on their commitments to create jobs and a strong, sustainable and balanced global economy.»

Former President Bill Clinton and Americares President and CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis announced «Healing for Health Workers: Building Mental Health Capacity in Post-Maria Puerto Rico» as a Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery meeting in Miami today.

The bill appears to be heading toward the finish line, though at least three other Republican senators remained publicly undecided on Friday, including Mike Lee of Utah, who has allied with Mr. Rubio in pressing for an expanded child credit, and Jeff Flake of Arizona, who has been trying to extract commitments from Republican leadership related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.

A perusal of the Church of the Brethren Web pages provides clear evidence that a commitment to pacifism is not limited to denominational headquarters: the 48 churches of the Northern Indiana District Conference have joined to urge «the use of nonviolent approaches and interventions» in response to the terror; the Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Church of the Brethren has adopted a statement in which they «remain committed to walk in the Jesus way of nonviolent love, in which evil can only be overcome with redemptive acts of love»; a group of Brethren Volunteer Service Workers have issued a statement in which they «advocate the use of nonviolent means to settle disputes» and «stand opposed to the increased drive toward militarization»; on October 7 members of local Brethren churches (along with Mennonites and others) organized a peace rally at the state capitol in Harrisburg, «Sowing Seeds of Peace: Prayers and Petitions for Nonviolent Action,» which attracted over 300 people.

Remedial action on this front will require extreme vigilance over foreign aid budgets, and careful attention will have to be paid to the Clinton Administration as it tries to square its adherence to an international agreement that flatly rejects abortion as a means of family planning with its commitment to huge increases in U.S. aid funding to organizations that actively promote precisely that evil.

Perhaps we have not fully discovered a way to hold together the traditional emphasis on interiority — the inner motive, a sense of meaning and personal commitment to Jesus and the new thrust on exteriority, social action, involvement and struggle.

One social scientist recently replied to a flyer on behalf of a political action committee advocating ethically consistent life commitments in political life (embracing protection for the unborn, welfare reform, and nuclear disarmament):

We call on governments at all levels to come together as a matter of urgency to develop in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities, health and community sector peak bodies and other key stakeholders, a policy framework, funding commitments and national action plan for food sovereignty and food security.

These commitments are a part of Mondelēz International's Call for Well - being, a call to action focused on four areas that are critical to the well - being of the world and where the company can make the greatest impact: sustainability, mindful snacking, communities, and safety.

All 4 scored the maximum of 9 points for the core actions WWF asked of them: joining the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), reporting progress, setting tough targets to buy CSPO — and delivering on those commitments by sourcing close to all of their use of palm oil from CSPO.

The national farming unions of Scotland and Wales, alongside Farmers For Action (FFA), this week called on dairy companies and cooperatives to show commitment to dairy farmers, amid speculation that farm gate prices are under threat.

Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke has underlined the company's commitment to reducing food loss and waste by joining a new coalition, Champions 12.3, which will work to inspire action on this issue.

«We've seen the AWS Standard help businesses translate global commitments into on - the - ground action, which includes working with others in a basin on shared water challenges,» said Alexis Morgan, Water Stewardship Lead at WWF.

WRAP has been working on this for over a decade, forging partnerships and galvanizing action through the Courtauld Commitment.

William T. Leith, President and Chief Executive Officer of SupplyOne, said, «Action Packaging is built on a strong foundation: exceptional people, excellent customer relationships and a commitment to providing innovative, cost effective packaging solutions that improve their customers» profitability.

A major milestone demonstrating commitment to the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health was achieved in 2005 when FoodDrinkEurope and several of its members pioneered the concept of front of pack nutrition labelling through the then - called «Guideline Daily Amounts» (GDA).

Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.

The HealthforAnimals Global Animal Health Sector Commitment and Actions on Antibiotic Use is at https://www.noah.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NOAH-HFA-Commitments-Project-Oct-17-v2.pdf

The commitment as home secretary to the Anti-Money Laundering Action Plan, and confidence to confront the police about their own corruption problems, are an encouraging foundation on which other anti-corruption measures, such as Unexplained Wealth Orders in the new criminal finances bill, can build.

He announced 12 world leaders and 20 business leaders signed a «commitment to action» and called on the rest of the world to follow suit.

Clarity on commitment to decentralisation, including opportunities for local action in Community Energy, Smart Cities and the Internet of Things, which are new developments that hold considerable potential, but developers and entrepreneurs are held back where there is lack of clarity in the government's intent.

It is my hope that my action will demonstrate a commitment on my part to delivering the highest ethical standard for my constituents.»

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

As in past election cycles, LCV Action Fund supported federal candidates who demonstrated a commitment to leading on climate change, promoting clean energy, and protecting our air, water, land and wildlife.

«Building on our climate action forum, the initiatives announced today will reduce greenhouse emissions and strengthen state environmental commitments.»

The statement reads in part: «During the General Assembly, Nigeria will participate in high level meetings on «Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Building Momentum for Change,» the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, a High Level Event organized by the African Union under its Theme of the Year: «Roadmap on the Demographic Dividend: from Commitment to Action,» among others.

During the General Assembly, Nigeria will participate in high level meetings on «Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Building Momentum for Change,» the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, a High Level Event organized by the African Union under its Theme of the Year: «Roadmap on the Demographic Dividend: from Commitment to Action,» among others.

Despite this, the chancellor found time to comment on Tony Blair's foreign policy and the government's commitment to preemptive action and humanitarian intervention.

There are few if any action points, commitments, targets and funding pledges, with progress on these put off for another day.

The approval came days after Ghana ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change at the UN in New York, signaling its full commitment to linking its climate action and development path, said a release.

«On its current course, with no change in policy and no commitment to action, much of the countryside is becoming part dormitory, part theme park and part retirement home,» said Lib Dem peer Lord Taylor, who chairs the Rural Coalition.

Action on tobacco displays, a review of plain packaging, commitment to stop smoking services and a tough approach to the tobacco industry add up to a good start for the government.

Actually following through on this statement of intent with a commitment would show we can see politicians do follow words with actions.

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

The UK needs to take «great action» on climate change or it will miss its commitment to cutting carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2050, MPs have warned.

At 3 p.m., People's Climate Movement NY holds a press event, calling on de Blasio to «make priority commitments to offshore wind, mandatory retrofitting of large buildings, moving all NYC owned buildings to 100 renewable energy and other specific action,» City Hall steps, Manhattan.