Sentences with phrase «advocates community interests»

Drawing on the biblical motifs of community and solidarity, the document formulates several principles of economic justice and then advocates community interests above private interests, and calls for public ownership and worker management in corporations.

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Beyond persona, brands must create communities of interest in which employees, influencers, brand advocates and others who believe in (and trust) the brand can interact.

The policies they advocate on the assumption that individuals are purely self - interested systematically erode the communities that depend on the importance of human relations that are not contractual.

«Consumers are interested in knowing where and how their wines are grown and made, and the California wine community has responded by becoming a progressive advocate of environmentally conscious practices,» notes Robert P. (Bobby) Koch, President and CEO of Wine Institute.

Of potential interest to fair food advocates is the presence on the Callan parklands of Glovers Garden, NSW's first community food garden that started planting there in 1985.

While we appreciate your interest in our school meal program, we believe our direct work with nutrition experts, health advocates, the community, schools and students is the most effective strategy for our continued success and improvement.

I graduated from a small high school, where the principal was very much interested in the poor and the hungry, and in public policy; he taught us how to be an advocate for the helpless people in our community and in our state.»

We, as advocates of the attachment parenting community, welcome all parents who are interested in parenting in a responsive, connected way.

Asked how he intended to support the technology community as it faced numerous regulatory challenges on the federal level, De Blasio pointed to his experience working under Andrew Cuomo as the HUD Secretary and as campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's first Senate campaign, and said he would be a forceful advocate in Washington for New York City interests.

As a voter and a local leader, I work to elect representatives that will be strong advocates for the interests of my family and for my community, rather than for single - minded interest groups.

Citizens Union recommends 49 other possible reforms, such as independent budgeting for the public advocate and borough presidents, community boards and the Conflicts of Interest board.

Ample evidence is available to inform and guide policymakers, educators, and advocates interested in advancing community schools, and sufficient research exists to meet the ESSA standard for an evidence - based intervention.»

Her special interests are networking and community - building, improving patient access to accurate information, and educating, mentoring, encouraging and supporting the next generation of Lyme disease advocates.

I would advocate that if you were interested in finding love online that you stick with sites whose sole purpose is to create a community of people who have decided they want to find someone with whom to establish a meaningful relationship.

Our Sorority, a London based CIC (Community Interest Company), has today opened its doors to support and act as an advocate to empower young women and mothers aged 15 - 25 to progress into successful inspiring women.

The business community, charter school advocates, school districts, and teachers unions could come together in interesting ways to address this issue.

«A lot of the policies of the department have just been stepping over the authority of a locally - elected school board to make decisions that are in the best interest of their community and students,» said Erika Hoffman, legislative advocate for the California School Boards Association.

Effective school leaders also value opportunities for community based decision - making, diversity for school enhancement, recognition of family histories, knowledge, and experiences, and advocating for what is in the best interest of students.

Connect grassroots organizations, advocates, educators, parents, and the business community, who may have different interests but share the common agenda of ensuring educational equity.

While Bair incorrectly assumed parents that stayed in Hartford had no interest in their children's education and schooling, his observation of the success of the Barbour school began to touch upon what the two high schools girls and Mrs. Blake were advocating for: a school system in which the community and school are not separate entities that reside in two differing spaces, but bodies of influence that need to work hand - in - hand in order to provide Hartford a relevant, effective education.

RICHMOND — A group of charter school advocates has organized a Feb. 1 education fair for parents and students interested in finding out more about West Contra Costa charters and community groups that provide education.

Our community knows she has the public's best interest at heart, but always advocates for the needs of our children,» said Brad A. Hunt, Coppell ISD, Superintendent of Schools.

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As community leaders, school board members serve as advocates for the children in local public schools and must study, evaluate and decide what actions are in the best interest of those students.

These individuals, upon completing eLearning programs with you, would happily become an advocate to all who are interested in their community to learn more about your course.

advocates for the rights and long term interests of the indie author community.

For this reason, we have decided to reward the community for their active participation in helping us spreading the word on Facebook with a Like - Interest rule.At Fidor Bank, we are all about community banking and know happy customers are our best advocates.

Your donation will be used to protect and improve the lives of cats by educating caregivers, providing medical assistance and to persuade cat lovers across our community to advocate for policies in the best interest of feral or abandoned cats.

Animal advocates interested in helping take the next steps in making the Midlands a «No - kill» community pull together fellow animal lovers to form teams, raise money from friends and family, and add their voices to the collective advocacy of ending the senseless killing of companion pets, simply for the reason that they are homeless.

The VVMA provides continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through mentoring programs, lobbies on behalf of the interests in the field of veterinary medicine and serves as an advocate and voice for the Virginia veterinary medicine community.

Elmore is hopeful that Charleston County's success will translate into other communities and encouraged anyone interested in advocating for their community to become no kill, to reach out to their elected representatives.

Evolving during the»80s from the collective interest of trail advocates, outdoor enthusiasts, and passionate community members, National Trails Day was founded as a singular day on which people can band together to show their pride and dedication to the trails they love.

The animating idea behind Marfa Dialogues is to bring artists and people from the creative community together with journalists, academics, scientists, public interest advocates and activists to explore social and political themes.

«As the leading American abstract painter of his generation and a vigorous advocate for the interests of under - represented urban communities in the U.S. and beyond, Bradford creates work that embodies art's capacity to both inspire wonder and catalyze enduring social change.

«As the leading American abstract painter of his generation and a vigorous advocate for the interests of under - represented urban communities in the U.S. and beyond, Bradford creates work that embodies art's capacity to both inspire wonder and catalyze enduring social change,» Rose Art Museum director Christopher Bedford said in a statement.

# 37 «Advocating a piece of work of known error is not in the best interest of climate research community in general and RealClimate in particular.»

«And we hear every day from community leaders, utilities, clean energy advocates and policy makers across the country who are interested in expanding access to affordable clean energy in their communities.

In the course of our work so far with the Better Bike Share Partnership, we have tapped into the existing equity efforts and seen more and more sparks of new interest in the eyes of bike share operators, community - based organizations, cities and advocates across the country.

As a passionate and effective advocate, Ms. McNeill embodies traditional Aboriginal concepts of respect and sharing with her legal talents to advance the interest of marginalized individuals and communities in Nova Scotia.

Frank is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization (CIAO), an association of lawyers of Italian decent that represent the interests of the Canadian Italian community as a legal voice

The ideal candidate is an experienced social worker and client advocate with excellent case management and organizational skills, experience working with economically disadvantaged communities and communities of color, a willingness to work collaboratively across legal and social work disciplines, an interest in and experience with teaching and training, and a desire and entrepreneurial skills to help launch an exciting and challenging new endeavor of integrating social workers into a legal organization.

We are the advocate and provider of quality professional liability insurance products for the full spectrum of the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) membership community — individual attorneys, legal aid organizations, public defenders, corporate pro bono law programs, law school clinics, individual clients and public interest groups.

On October 9 - 10, 2013, there will be a forum open to everyone with an interest in public legal education - PLEI providers, funders, community workers, advocates, individuals.

Drew Jackson discusses the PovNet website, which offers legal resources around anti-poverty issues, training courses for community workers and advocates, and email lists for community workers and advocates interested in engaging in an ongoing dialogue on anti-poverty issues with other like - minded individuals.

That's something that can't sit well with Stamos, who is highly respected in the information security community for being a staunch advocate of working in the interest of users.

Corporate Social Responsibility Advocate (2007 — Present) • Advocate social responsibility and brand goodwill throughout local communities through the development, organization, and implementation of various programs and events, selected from many applicants to represent the Dallas district • Work closely with community leaders, organizations, and business representatives to assess potential program and event needs as well as tailor efforts to community demographics for maximum positive impact • Coordinate all logistical and financial aspects with firm management and other interested parties

CRCC works to advance the interests of the rehabilitation counseling community by advocating for recognition of rehabilitation counselors in state laws and regulations governing licensure for professional counselors.

The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,

Family members are parents, guardians, siblings, grand - parents, or self - advocates not working professionally in the fields of positive behavior support, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), or Multi-level Systems of Support (MTSS), and that are interested in learning about positive behavior support in home, community, and / or school settings to help themselves or their family member succeed.

Target Population: Community advocates interested in identifying and training skilled advocates for the educational needs of children and youth who are in out - of - home care and school (elementary to high school), including youth with special education needs who qualify to receive educational services until age 21