Sentences with phrase «charter on democracy»

While this represents a positive out - turn of a regional determination to uphold our charter on democracy and good governance, such intervention may not represent a blue print applicable in all circumstances.

The theme for this years event is Africa's Democratic Dividends and Deficits: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of African Charter on Democracy, Election and Governance.

He also urged them to use the relevant instruments of the African Union, including the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance in arriving at an amicable resolution of the crisis.

The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) was adopted on 30 January 2007 during the 8th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) and came into force on 15 February 2012.

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Download this excellent booklet by John Hilary» The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: a Charter for deregulation, and attack on jobs, an end to democracy

At 6 p.m., NYC's Charter Revision Commission holds a public meeting and hearing soliciting input from New Yorkers on how best to improve the efficiency of local government and strengthen democracy, Bronx Community College, 2155 University Ave., Bronx.

The proposals now before the City Council offer a stark choice for the future of the political system our great city: reaffirm the will of the people and the basic principles of democracy and good governance, by forming a charter review commission and possibly holding a special election on term limits in the spring; or cynically toss democracy aside for personal political ambition by changing term limits legislatively.

Shortly before ten o'clock on a recent warm summer morning, the grand old Apollo Theater on Harlem's 125th Street filled up with the friends and families of the members of Democracy Prep Charter High School's third - ever graduating class.

On June 5, 70 seventh graders from Harlem's Democracy Prep Charter School spent the day at Harvard seeing the sites, sitting in on the Ed School's diploma ceremony, and hearing Harry Potter author and commencement speaker J.K. Rowling talk about the importance of imaginatioOn June 5, 70 seventh graders from Harlem's Democracy Prep Charter School spent the day at Harvard seeing the sites, sitting in on the Ed School's diploma ceremony, and hearing Harry Potter author and commencement speaker J.K. Rowling talk about the importance of imaginatioon the Ed School's diploma ceremony, and hearing Harry Potter author and commencement speaker J.K. Rowling talk about the importance of imagination.

The effectiveness of public schools in developing engaged citizens has rarely been examined empirically,» notes a new Mathematica report on the impact on civic participation of Democracy Prep, a network of charter schools that educates more than 5,000 students, mostly in New York City.

A recent report on the positive effects of Democracy Prep Public Schools on graduates» voter registration and elections participation shows that at least some charter schools are taking civics seriously.

The institute published a policy paper entitled «Charter Schools As Nation Builders: Democracy Prep And Civic Education,» which highlights our focus on both abstract citizenship and operational citizenship.

The PAA position paper, released on July 5, said: «We are concerned that the overall effect of the bill will be to rapidly increase the quantity and not the quality of charter schools, without the necessary safeguards, and to weaken the public school system, which we believe is the very backbone of democracy.»

Our democracy relies on giving the community a voice, and charter schools that are worthy will surely get the support they need.»

A new poll released on March 3rd by AROS member Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) and In the Public Interest (ITPI) shows strong national support for initiatives to strengthen charter school accountability and transparency.

Read CCSA's statement in response to a report by the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD), «Charter School Black Hole» released on October 21, 2015.

UPDATED: 8:35 am on 10/22/2015 The federal government paid at least $ 1.7 million to 25 Michigan charter schools that never opened, according to a report released this week by the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD).

WASHINGTON — Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on the Charter School Accountability Agenda, a reform plan created by the Center for Popular Democracy and In the Public Interest to ensure that charter schools fulfill their role in education as lawmakers originally enviCharter School Accountability Agenda, a reform plan created by the Center for Popular Democracy and In the Public Interest to ensure that charter schools fulfill their role in education as lawmakers originally envicharter schools fulfill their role in education as lawmakers originally envisioned.

You can download the entire report on Pennsylvania charter schools at The Center for Popular Democracy.

The unanimous vote solidified a deal that has been months in the making between the district — acting on behalf of the repeatedly failing Stewart — and New York - based charter operator Democracy Prep.

«Jeri Powell has worked as a State Director for StudentsFirst since March 2011 and was the founding State Director for Florida, Georgia and Minnesota, guiding StudentsFirst's policy efforts in those states over two legislative sessions... She currently sits on the Board of Democracy Prep Public Schools, a network of high performing charter schools based in Harlem, NY.»

In addition, as the blog's creator, I'm beginning a series of in - depth, long - form investigative pieces on how the wealthy and corporate interests behind charter schools, the Common Core, the Common Core testing scam and the anti-teacher agenda are undermining our democracy at the state and local level.

Jeremy Patrick states in the Tulsa Journal of Comparative and International Law that there is a hidden establishment clause on based on judicial interpretation of the Charter since its inception, and the reality of effecting a democracy in a legitimate and appropriate way,

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,