Sentences with phrase «as a human rights activist»

As a human rights activist, I assume you know the extent of the problem we are up against: that violence against women around the world is now both so routine and so extreme that the UN has called for «femicide» to be a recognised crime.

Humanist of the Year award has been won in the past by Philip Pullman, Terry Pratchett, Alice Roberts and Richard Dawkins, as well as human rights activists from around the world such as Gululai Ismail.

Since 1981 — Kennedy has worked as a human rights activist — leading delegations into places such as El Salvador — Gaza — Haiti — Kenya — Northern Ireland — and South Korea.

Since 1981 — Kennedy has worked as a human rights activist...

The book is divided into 3 sections: international standards and the role of science in these standards; issues (ethics and technology); and politics (scientists as human rights activists; NGOs, grassroots and transnational governance.

Corillon examines four issues: the scientist as human rights activist, the scientist as human rights victim, the scientist as human rights abuser, and the application of science to human rights work.

And Nasheed could be headed to jail, where he's already been 27 times before as a human rights activist in his nation.

Finally, as a human rights activist, how do you foresee the future prognosis for improved human rights in Iran?

Prior to her photographic journeys, she worked as a human rights activist, raising issues facing black lesbian women in South Africa.

Written by Jaya Harrar Lawyer Monthly had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Katherine Theodotou earlier this month; Katherine is an impressive professional who has not only had significant impact in the legal industry, but also in her work as a human rights activist.

«In his first career, as a human rights activist, university professor and labour arbitrator, Bora Laskin used the law to make Canada a better place for workers, racial and ethnic minorities, and the disadvantaged.

Katherine has been very active as a Human Rights activist in Iraq during the war.

Lawyer Monthly had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Katherine Theodotou earlier this month; Katherine is an impressive professional who has not only had significant impact in the legal industry, but also in her work as a human rights activist.

The third pursued a career as a human rights activist and academic.

I have worked in Indigenous affairs for all of my professional life and when I was approached about this position as Commissioner I was hesitant at first because I didn't see myself as a human rights activist.

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As Lookout and Citizen Lab, an academic team in Toronto, reported in blog posts, the Pegasus discovery came after a human rights activist forwarded a screenshot of a suspicious link he had received via text message.

In fact, as the boot camp was wrapping up, China was throwing more than 100 human rights lawyers and activists into prison on allegations of organizing illegal paid protests.

Jolie's film is based on the memoirs of human rights activist Loung Ung, who fled her childhood home in Cambodia during a deadly four - year Communist regime, known as the Khmer Rouge years.

But as with past Supreme Court ATS decisions, the justices once again failed to shut the door entirely on human rights activists: the ruling said nothing about the many ATS claims pending against American corporations.

Yes... this is the severist most ignorant form of human brotherhood... but Bill Nye, is taking the first step towards his goal, and the goal of many athiest activist... take the rights away from God believers... because... a hundred reasons... children will be hurt, holds back our country yada yada... be careful who you get suckered in by as you travel these few years we are given on this earth... allow your brother to be your brother... allow him to chose for his life and family... never cross the line of «knowing better.»

[9] One group of animal protectionists, [10] known as Christian Animal Rights activists (CAR), assert that Scripture and science require us to protect animals from harm stemming from human behavior.

In the ethical version of the argument from cruelty, animal activists argue that humans have no more right to inflict suffering or pain on a sentient being, such as a raccoon, than they would have a right to inflict pain on a mentally retarded child.

[37] In the ethical version of the argument from cruelty, animal activists argue that humans have no more right to inflict suffering or pain on a sentient being, such as a raccoon, than they would have a right to inflict pain on a mentally retarded child.

Inspired by examples of American civil rights activists, such as the freedom riders of 1961, HRPM members travel at a moment's notice to fight injustice and defend villagers thrown off their land, persecuted believers of any religion, and the human rights of all.

Rarely do pro-choice activists any longer describe the fetus as something less than a developing human life or treat the relationship of the fetus to its mother in terms of property rights.

I'm a full - time Southern California Reproductive Endocrinologist and medical school professor as well as a part - time life coach, human rights activist, photographer and service - dog trainer.

The bill, which would require surrogates to undergo medical and psychological screenings and intended parents to have a join consultation with a mental health professional, reflects input from various community groups, including LGBT advocacy organizations such as the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA), the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the Family Equality Council, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR).

For that decision, President Lincoln came under sustained attacks and media condemnation, as well as litigation, all orchestrated by some American human - rights activist groups and public affairs commentators.

The school has been criticized by some human rights activists for its action describing it as unjust.

As a party that prides itself in the non-criminalization of speech, with a self - acclaimed human rights activist as President, the arrest of K. Anyidoho with armed men in the middle of a press event is obviously disproportionatAs a party that prides itself in the non-criminalization of speech, with a self - acclaimed human rights activist as President, the arrest of K. Anyidoho with armed men in the middle of a press event is obviously disproportionatas President, the arrest of K. Anyidoho with armed men in the middle of a press event is obviously disproportionate.

Rioting at the University of Yaoundé was fierce and human rights activists reported multiple student deaths (with some reports saying as many as 48 died).

The organisations also backed the call on the President to step aside and go on another medical vacation to look after his health as canvassed by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), and other activists.

«As a party that prides itself in the non-criminalization of speech, with a self - acclaimed human rights activist as President, the arrest of K. Anyidoho with armed men in the middle of a press event is obviously disproportionate,» Mr. Mahama posted on his Facebook walAs a party that prides itself in the non-criminalization of speech, with a self - acclaimed human rights activist as President, the arrest of K. Anyidoho with armed men in the middle of a press event is obviously disproportionate,» Mr. Mahama posted on his Facebook walas President, the arrest of K. Anyidoho with armed men in the middle of a press event is obviously disproportionate,» Mr. Mahama posted on his Facebook wall.

A lawyer and human rights activist, Mr. Jiti Ogunye, viewed open letters as a means of expressing criticisms and suggestions to the government by the citizens, adding that they were a good way of holding the government accountable.

The Human Rights Activist maintained that the State PCRC was ready to give needed support and cooperation to the State Police Command by serving as helping hands in stemming the tide of insecurity and other forms of illegality.

Human rights activist, Ebun - olu Adegboruwa, has reacted to the nationwide broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari describing it as a «disappointment».

It is no longer news that the much hyped human right activist, lawyer cum demonstrator turned flagbearer of the liberalist oriented New Patriotic Party Nana Addo has exposed himself as a dictator who can not repent and has broken all bad records set by his forerunners.

A Civil Society Organisation, Conscience Nigeria, has advised lawyer / human rights activist, Festus Keyamo, not to be distracted in his appointment as the Director, Strategic...

BY PAUL SCHINDLER Even as New York State adopts new regulations interpreting the Human Rights Law to provide transgender nondiscrimination protections and the city issues a new, stronger guidance on its municipal transgender rights ordinance, 30 activists and advocacy groups from the trans community are taking aim at the Empire State Pride Agenda over its -LSRights Law to provide transgender nondiscrimination protections and the city issues a new, stronger guidance on its municipal transgender rights ordinance, 30 activists and advocacy groups from the trans community are taking aim at the Empire State Pride Agenda over its -LSrights ordinance, 30 activists and advocacy groups from the trans community are taking aim at the Empire State Pride Agenda over its -LSB-...]

He opted for a similar PR nightmare when it came to greeting the Olympic torch outside Downing Street, meeting the torch so as not to offend the Chinese, but refusing to touch it so that he didn't upset human rights activists either.

Miss World execs muzzled Anastasia Lin, the Chinese - born Miss Canada who moonlights as a human - rights activist.

Femi Falana, Human right activist and constitutional lawyer, has thrown his weight behind the third force movement of former President Olusegun Obasanjo known as Coalition for...

Ace lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana has slammed the federal government for parading all Nigerians as jokers.

A lawyer and human rights activist, Ebun - Olu Adegboruwa, had urged the Court to forthwith, restrain Magu, from parading himself as acting chairman of the commission.

The statement which reads in parts mentioned the legal luminary and human rights activist, Chief Femi Falana as the Lead Speaker while Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb.

OSSIEC had announced its plan to conduct the state councils» polls on Saturday, January 27, 2018 but a human right activist, Barrister Kanmi Ajibola approached the court, urging it to declare as unconstitutional and illegal the electoral law which proposed parliamentary system for the exercise.

Constitutional Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome has querried the continued retention of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) saying it is an impeachable offence.

Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State in the April election has described foremost environmentalist, playwright and human rights activist, Ken Saro - Wiwa as a great Nigerian who lived and died for a worthy cause.

Activists who joined the Human Rights Watch contingent protest the use of condoms as evidence in prostitution busts.

Wang Juntao, an economist and renowned human rights and a pro-democracy activist, was arrested as he tried to flee to Hong Kong after the Tianamen Square massacre in 1989.