Sentences with phrase «against women in the community»

The Buffalo Common Council is considering an ordinance to promote equality and curb discrimination against women in the community.

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They argued that the only reason women wanted to «mother» and keep house in the community was because they were so bad at such things at home - that municipal housekeeping was only a movement against domestic housekeeping.

It is an online community of gamers that are upset that people are speaking out against the objectified way women are portrayed in gaming culture on - screen, and the community has also provided some resistance to the growing number of female gamers.

Keala Lusk, a former Uber software engineer, wrote on Medium that during her time at Uber she saw «malicious fights for power, interns repeatedly putting in over 100 hours a week but only getting paid for 40, discrimination against women, and prejudice against the transgender community.»

«This report establishes a baseline against which we can measure the collective impact of #movethedial as we continue to increase the participation and advancement of women in our tech community,» says Chris Dulny, National Technology Sector Leader at PwC Canada.

The Feb. 20 attacks against the two religious properties forced the apostolic vicar of Benghazi, the rest of his Franciscan community, and the religious men and women who lived and worked in the diocese to be evacuated to the Libyan capital, Tripoli.

Do a personal or group study around Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith by Soong - Chan Rah, Mae Elise Cannon, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Troy Jackson This powerful book provides historical information, reflection, and prayers around Christian complicity in sins against God's creation, indigenous people, African Americans and people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, Jews and Muslims.

I really struggle with concerns that participating in a church community that restricts the roles of women in leadership, or that actively campaigns against the civil rights of gays and lesbians, makes me complicit in those activities.

In fact, U.S. liberation movements are already under way in women's groups, community organizing efforts among the poor, the search for freedom by gay and lesbian communities, and in Native American, African American and Hispanic struggles against U.S. racism, and in a host of works for justice, peace and the wholeness of creatioIn fact, U.S. liberation movements are already under way in women's groups, community organizing efforts among the poor, the search for freedom by gay and lesbian communities, and in Native American, African American and Hispanic struggles against U.S. racism, and in a host of works for justice, peace and the wholeness of creatioin women's groups, community organizing efforts among the poor, the search for freedom by gay and lesbian communities, and in Native American, African American and Hispanic struggles against U.S. racism, and in a host of works for justice, peace and the wholeness of creatioin Native American, African American and Hispanic struggles against U.S. racism, and in a host of works for justice, peace and the wholeness of creatioin a host of works for justice, peace and the wholeness of creation.

Directed by Marie Fortune, a pastor and author of Sexual Violence, The Unmentionable Sin: An Ethical and Pastoral Perspective (Pilgrim Press, 1983), the Center has developed resources for congregational study and action, including a study guide for teen - agers on preventing sexual abuse, a monograph on violence against women of color, and a manual for congregational use in discovering and developing community resources on family violence.

In Forgive Us, authors Soong - Chan Rah, Mae Elise Cannon, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Troy Jackson provide historical information, reflection, and prayers around Christianity's complicity in sins against God's creation, indigenous people, African Americans and people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, Jews and MuslimIn Forgive Us, authors Soong - Chan Rah, Mae Elise Cannon, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Troy Jackson provide historical information, reflection, and prayers around Christianity's complicity in sins against God's creation, indigenous people, African Americans and people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, Jews and Muslimin sins against God's creation, indigenous people, African Americans and people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, immigrants, Jews and Muslims.

Each week, I shared some of the tragic history of the church in how we have sinned against African Americans, Immigrants, Women, and the LGBTQ community.

It is interesting that people who use Leviticus against the gay community forget the part that talks about religious sacrifices, making women sleep in tents outside during their period, the dietary restrictions placed on them and how to cleanse a leper, all of which appear in Leviticus.

As such, black women have built up myths and attitudes against breastfeeding, especially in poor communities.

To win their respect and trust, it is vital to refrain from atrocities, especially against the women and children in their communities.

When the Syracuse University community gathers tomorrow to talk about sexual violence against women, the main message will be delivered by a man: Vice President Joe Biden, who graduated from SU law school in 1968.

«We have an opportunity to send a message that, while we are very supportive of our business community, we will not tolerate discrimination against women,» Poloncarz said Wednesday after the agency approved the new policy in a 123 vote.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

«The recent string of sexual assaults against women has shaken our community to its core and reminded us that we can't let up in our fight against crime, particularly when it comes to protecting women and families,» said State Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

Oyebade said the women of the affected community had closed their shops some weeks back to protest against the ugly attack and rape in the area by the suspect.

«As a son, brother, husband and father, I believe that committing an assault against a woman is an unacceptable and unconscionable affront to our families and our communities,» he said in a prepared statement last Thursday, but avoided discussing what he thought Monserrate should do.

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2.30 pm: Delegates debate a motion on tackling violence against women which calls for all women's prisons to be closed and for most women offenders to be housed in supervision centres in the community.

Elected Officials, Women's Advocates Rally Against Trump On Monday, October 17, elected officials, women's rights organizations, and community leaders will gather in front of Trump Tower, 725 5th Avenue in Manhattan, to protest GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's treatment of wWomen's Advocates Rally Against Trump On Monday, October 17, elected officials, women's rights organizations, and community leaders will gather in front of Trump Tower, 725 5th Avenue in Manhattan, to protest GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's treatment of wwomen's rights organizations, and community leaders will gather in front of Trump Tower, 725 5th Avenue in Manhattan, to protest GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's treatment of womenwomen.

Additionally, the governor reached out to another state employee, Deneae Brown, who works in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and was a mutual friend of Paterson and the accuser, asking Brown to contact the woman before her court date to finalize an order of protection against Johnson.

Joyce Love, a black woman who won the 3rd Ward council seat against incumbent Ron Bailey, said having more diversity on the council could help get things done in minority communities.

Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle, speaking in June at a community forum in Solvay, needs to reach women voters to close a gender gap in her campaign against Dan Maffei, according to a new poll released today.

Conducting seminal intervention trials against malaria that have fed directly into national and international policy which has contributed to the prevention of millions of deaths; these include trials of impregnated bed nets, the prevention of malaria in pregnant women, interventions to improve community based treatment and interventions to increase access to safe effective drugs.

Nayakrishi Andolon is a community - based system of organic farming being promoted by UBINIG and being practiced by more than 60,000 families in Bangladesh.25 Many of these farmers, especially women, are aware of the nutritional importance of green leafy vegetables including wild species, and are strongly campaigning against the indiscriminate spraying of pesticides.

He remains invested in each one, whether it's the disgruntled miner hoping to hold village officials responsible for community welfare, the young woman defending her honor to herself as well as her unwelcome suitors, the transient who enjoys his freedom and his handgun, or the adolescent thrashing desperately against a lifelong outlook of meager wages and soul - crushing employers.

Existing community level structures, government and civil society actors in the area that are involved in addressing sexual violence against women / girls or rape (probe on the various initiatives)

Participants» suggestions on how to surmount the identified challenges and barriers to effectively addressing sexual violence against women / girls or rape in general and their area in particular (probe for what they perceive as appropriate individual, community, civil society and government level initiatives)

Whether participants are aware of sexual violence against women / girls or rape violence in the area, their estimation on prevalence and who the main perpetrators are (community member / police / military /?)

How the community, individual / police / military / government official / families / communities deal with sexual violence against women / girls or rape in the area

The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is a growing alliance that brings together trade unions, INGOs, the women's and youth movements, community and faith groups and others to call for action from world leaders in the global North and South to meet their promises to end poverty and inequality.GCAP's main aim is to achieve policy and practice changes that will improve the lives of people living in poverty.GCAP adds to existing campaigning on poverty by forming diverse, inclusive national platforms that are able to open up civil society space and advocate more effectively than individual organisations would be able to do on their own.

The aim of the project is to empower women and community people in the above mentioned locations (Khartoum, Blue Nile and White Nile states), to be able tosupport ending violence against women and gender justice interventions (FGM, GBV, early marriage, and other forms of VAW).

Key among them is «minimizing risk factor» that intensifies women's vulnerability especially those living in camps like «joint patrols of competent and trained» security offices coupled with «community with safety coordinators» and thirdly campaigns against «existing attitudes of men and women about their roles and status.»

They may participate in sexist practices and maintain unjust gender relations by perpetrating violence against women, controlling women's reproductive and familial decision making, limiting women's access to community resources and political power, or espousing patriarchal beliefs and norms that allow other men to engage in such actions.

«Until School - Related Gender - Based Violence is eliminated in and around schools across the world, many of the ambitious targets set by the global community through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide safe and supportive learning environments, to achieve gender equality and to end violence against women and girls, will not be realized,» said UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo - Nwomen and girls, will not be realized,» said UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo - NWomen Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo - Ngcuka

Violence against women and children is a significant problem in all communities across Canada regardless of culture, religion, ethnicity or race,» says the brokerage in a news release.

The events are a way for men to raise awareness in their community about the seriousness of violence against women and to raise funds in the process by collecting donations to walk a mile wearing red high - heeled shoes.

Respected groups including Oregon Food Bank, Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, Portland Adventist Community Services, 211, Human Solutions, Meals on Wheels, Oregon Humane Society, West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Snowcap Charities, Salvation Army, P: ear, St. Vincent dePaul, Neighborhood House, West Women and Children's Shelter, Clackamas Women's Services, Bradley Angle House, Rose Haven, Union Gospel Mission, Potluck in the Park, Marion - Polk Food Share, Willamette Humane Society, Curry County Animal Shelter, Kenton Women's Village, Dignity Village, Catholic Charities, Clackamas Service Center, Estacada Food Pantry, Cannon Beach Food Pantry and many more all count on The Pongo Fund.

Then there are the superb images by South African photographer Zanele Muholi, a gay woman in a country that's still worryingly hostile to the LGBTQ community: as recently as 2009 the country's then Minister of Arts and Culture Lulu Xingwana described Muholi's portraits of nude lesbian couples as «immoral» and «against nation - building.»

Concealment and visibility are also central to Leigh's work, pointing to historical instances where people, especially women of color, operated in secret in order to build communities and organize against oppression.

The Women's Action Coalition was formed here in New York in 1992 and there was a lot of protesting in the art community against a range of issues — the downtown annex of the Guggenheim Museum, for instance, which had opened that year with very few women artists represeWomen's Action Coalition was formed here in New York in 1992 and there was a lot of protesting in the art community against a range of issues — the downtown annex of the Guggenheim Museum, for instance, which had opened that year with very few women artists represewomen artists represented.

1987 Art — to — Wear Fashion Show, Boutique and Luncheon, The Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art, USA Malerei — Wandmalerei, Grazer Kunstverein, Stadtmuseum Graz, Austria Drawings from the Eighties, Carnegie Mellon University Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, USA Art Against Aids, M. Knoedler & Co, New York, USA (Benefit exhibition and auction for the American Foundation for Aids Research) Avant Garde in the Eighties, Los Angeles County Museum, USA Romanticism and Classicism, The QCC Art Gallery, Queensborough Community College, Bayside, New York, USA Working Woman, The Harcus Gallery, Boston, USA Stations, IAC (Centre International d'art Contemporain de Montreal), Canada The Success of Failure, Laumeier Sculpture Park and Gallery, Saint Louis, USA, traveled to Johnson Gallery, Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont; University of Arizona Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ (Exhibition organized and circulated byIndependent Curators Incorporated, New York) The Importance of Drawing, Fuller Goldeen Gallery, San Francisco, USA Still Life: Beyond Tradition, Visual Arts Museum, New York, USA Not So Plain Geometry, and Prints in Paris, Crown Point Press, New York, USA Faces, Crown Point Press, San Francisco, USA (Prints by Alex Katz, Francesco Clemente, Chuck Close and Pat Steir) and Recent Publications D'ornamentationi, Daniel Newburg Gallery, New York, USA A Decade of Pattern: Prints, Pieces and Prototypes from the Fabric Workshop, The Graduate School of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, USA Stephen Antonakos, Michael Singer, Robert Stackhouse, Pat Steir, 19th Bienal de Sao Paulo, Brazil (Panorama of seven drawings by Steir) For 25 Years: Crown Point Press, Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA Drawings, Sylvia Cordish Fine Art, Baltimore, USA, The West Company, St. Paul, MN, Art and the Law (Traveling exhibition) Images of Stone: Two Centuries Artists» Lithographs, Sarah Campbell Blaffer Gallery, University of Houston, USA, traveled toSan Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX; Tyler Museum of Art, TX; Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO..

This reading and meet - the - poet talk with one of the first Cuban women to celebrate blackness in poetry will be set against the backdrop of the Bronx Museum's Wild Noise / Ruido Salvaje exhibition, a survey of Cuban artists both on the island and abroad grappling with issues of identity, community, and the urban experience.

Through our global network of local writers, we are continuing our award - winning coverage of global and local environmental challenges, with a focus on the people for whom the ecosphere matters in a direct way: rural dwellers who have little means to protect themselves against adverse conditions; communities that need to switch to sustainable development in order to survive; poor women and children, who are the most vulnerable in natural disasters.Sponsored by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and The World Bank (WB), IPS also maintains the award - winning Tierramérica, a specialised information service on environment and development.

This past April, Baptiste was nonetheless awarded the Goldman Prize, the world's largest environmental prize, for her work organizing her community in opposition to the mine and, when it came down to it, acting as a one - woman blockade against construction crews.

Flip Your Wig for Justice is a pledge - based fundraiser to support seven justice groups: the Association in the Defense of the Wrongly Convicted, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Community Legal Education Ontario, the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children, the Ontario Justice Education Network, Pro Bono Law Ontario, and Pro Bono Students Canada.