Choose from four families with five characters each, such
as social justice advocates the Kilgannons, or the Sant» Elias, who focus on scientific progress and the pursuit of knowledge.
As the social justice advocate, Fr.
Consider legendary American Federation of Teachers President Albert Shanker endorsing reforms in the wake of the 1983 report A Nation at Risk; or current AFT President Randi Weingarten pushing the anti-reformers within her caucus; or new National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García showing humor as a parent and grace
as a social justice advocate.
As a social justice advocate, I am particularly concerned with the protection of rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the power imbalance between Employers and Employees.
Not exact matches
(2) People who
advocate the use of nonviolence
as a force in society to achieve
social justice, represented by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., «scandalously» (I Cor.
Now
as social justice director for the Salvation Army's Southern Territory in Australia she
advocates and sets up provision for marginalised and exploited groups.
He is not tempted to speak
as though Emergent is inventing the wheel,
as many of his colleagues do, when it places women in leadership roles or
advocates for
social justice.
Indeed, Ryan's radical budget and ideologically driven plan to end Medicare
as a guaranteed benefit program did what decades of work by Catholic
social justice advocates had never been able to achieve: It activated a gut level Catholic concern for solidarity and the common good.
Whereas the old left, from the Progressive Era to the Depression, openly asserted the interests of the «working man» and organized labor,
advocates of feminism, diversity, and gender identity, and neoliberal economics, too, justify their positions
as a generic
social justice or economic freedom.
As a parliamentarian, she was an active and passionate
advocate on
social justice and animal welfare issues.
A civil rights lawyer and
advocate for racial and
social justice, Ms. Wiley joined the de Blasio administration in early 2014 to focus on legal issues
as well
as on the mayor's efforts to address issues of inequality.
Albany Community
Advocate Marlon Anderson admires Mario Cuomo
as a governor who «stood up» for
social justice.
Recchia said he was grateful for the endorsement, praising the union's members
as having fought for the rights of workers and having
advocated for
social justice.
«
As an organisation that
advocates social justice among other things, the development of the north is paramount to us.
Mr. Stringer has pursued that campaign,
as a self - described
social justice advocate, within the confines of a staid role: serving
as the city's accountant and the steward of its nearly $ 160 billion pension fund.
As an
advocate for affordable housing, anti-gun violence measures, fair policing, equity, and
social justice, Jumaane Williams is serving his third term on the NY City Council representing the 45th district in Brooklyn.
She is involved with and an
advocate for community partnerships aimed at overcoming the barriers of access to mental health services
as a means of addressing
social justice issues that are prominent in our society.
As a maternal health
advocate and therapist Ginger is also a regularly invited blogger for international groups that
advocate for
social justice and policy, including Caring Economy and Center for Partnership Studies, National Association for Mothers Centers (now MOM - Mentum), and American Mothers.
Valor's SEL work is based on ideas that Daren Dickson developed throughout his career
as a
social worker, clinical and program director, and
social justice advocate, including work he did at the nonprofit Seneca Center in the San Francisco Bay Area with vulnerable young people and communities.
Coded
as «left - leaning» were course weeks that
advocated concepts like
social justice and multiculturalism, focused on inequality and race - based discrimination, emphasized notions of silenced voices and child - centered instruction, or were critical of testing and choice - based reform.
Class sessions that critiqued notions of
social justice and multiculturalism, raised concerns about affirmative action or a culture of «victimhood,»
advocated phonics and back - to - basics instruction, or were generally positive with regard to testing or choice - based reform were coded
as «right leaning.»
It's those kind of wild ideas that Pondiscio says qualifies left - leaning school reform
advocates as «
social justice warriors.»
The charter school narrative has come full circle for me throughout my life and career
as an
advocate for
social justice.
Jenisha «Jay» Fair, Physical Education Teacher CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEVADA «I am involved because I want to use my voice —
as a young educator — to
advocate for my students [and] raise awareness about the importance of
social justice in every classroom at every school,» says Jenisha «Jay» Fair of her involvement with the union.
Her study examines principals in diversifying suburban schools
as well
as their transformative leadership practices used to
advocate the elimination of deficit thinking through the promotion of cultural competence and
social justice so that all students have equitable educational opportunities in classrooms and on standardized assessments.
Joe was a great friend of Building One America, Building One New Jersey and of
social justice As director of the New Jersey Laborers - Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (LECET) with the Laborers» International Union of North America (LIUNA), he a was skilled and committed
advocate and fighter for working families and for the labor movement.
Critical Voices
advocates for
social and educational
justice as the purposes of meaningful student involvement.
Citing the new Education Next results, Petrilli argues that charter
advocates should focus on regaining GOP support, and suggests doing so by tamping down
social justice rhetoric (such
as closing achievement gaps and alleviating systemic inequalities), by emphasizing parental choice and personal freedom (i.e., that charters liberate families from their government - assigned schools), and by touting that most charters are non-union.
Shanteal Lake is a
social justice advocate who views equity in education
as one of the civil rights issues of her time.
All contributions and communication are welcome, so long
as they do not (within this project space) espouse, entertain,
advocate for, or otherwise positively discuss the political ideals associated with
Social Justice, Progressivism, Communism, Socialism, Fascism, Marxism, or anything else generally reminiscent of any political philosophy to the left of Classical Liberals or Libertarians.
The works illustrate Ai's standing
as one of them most important contemporary artists working today but also his use of
social media and new technology to
advocate for
social and political
justice.
In 1968 she left the order and moved to Boston where she continued
as an
advocate for
social justice and the democratisation of art, producing, in a somewhat sparser style, screen - printed posters and banners incorporating profound messages with stunning aesthetic and spiritual effects.
This comprehensive resource helps PRE-K — 12 teachers teach their students to be part of the world
as engaged citizens,
advocates for
social and ecological
justice.
33 To function effectively in the case - dialogue approach, students are often forced to separate their personal sense of fairness and
justice from their understanding of legal rules and principles.34 In other words, exclusive reliance on the case - dialogue method fragments legal education.35 Traditional legal education, therefore, emphasizes the abstract and technical aspect of legal practice at the expense of a more holistic vision of the attorney
as both private
advocate and
social regulator.36
It brings together experts such
as social workers, lawyers, mental health workers, psychologists, family physicians, academics, and children and youth
advocates in an interdisciplinary team to develop pilot projects that address family
justice and mental health needs from a user perspective.
Toronto lawyer and activist Paul D. Copeland was named a Member of the Order of Canada «for his contributions
as an
advocate for human rights and
social justice.»
On Thursday, April 26, CPCS had the pleasure of honoring exceptional members of our community — attorneys from the public and private counsel divisions,
as well
as a
social worker, investigator and administrative professional — who work tirelessly to insure that CPCS meets our mission: to fight for equal
justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals; to zealously
advocate for the rights of individuals; and to promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.
An eclectic group of eight business lawyers, jurists, and
social justice advocates were among the honourees this year
as Governor General David Johnston announced 86 new appointments to the Order of Canada on Monday.
It brings together experts such
as social workers, lawyers, mental health workers, psychologists, family physicians, academics, and children and youth
advocates in an interdisciplinary environment to develop pilot projects that address family
justice and mental health needs from a user perspective.
Leanne Coleman, who worked with Gordon Gregory for 30 years, pays tribute to him in the article below,
as a strong, determined and inclusive
advocate for rural health and
social justice.
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 conc
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 conc
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 conc
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 conc
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 conc
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,
[4] My overarching priority
as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Social Justice Commissioner is to
advocate that the Australian Government work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to give full effect to the Declaration.
Valor's SEL work is based on ideas that Daren Dickson developed throughout his career
as a
social worker, clinical and program director, and
social justice advocate, including work he did at the nonprofit Seneca Center in the San Francisco Bay Area with vulnerable young people and communities.
I am a lifelong
advocate for
social justice who found my professional home in 1979 when I discovered Head Start and embraced its values and its goals working
as a Head Start teacher.