Sentences with phrase «countries spoke on the issue»

At a UN Human Rights Council debate on the report on 29 May, more than two dozen countries spoke on the issue for the first time and all agreed that the prospect of fully autonomous weapons requires urgent international action.

Not exact matches

At the first meeting of the I.S.O. blockchain group, the Russian delegation led a study group on security and privacy issues, which caused discomfort among some delegates from other countries, according to the two delegates who spoke to The New York Times.

US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin complained about persistent trade surpluses and stated that «We urge the IMF to speak out more forcefully on the issue of external imbalances, including by providing clear policy recommendations for countries with large surpluses, in support of more balanced global growth.»

In particular, NETWORK, a group founded by 47 Catholic nuns that speaks out on social justice issues, went on a bus tour around the country to protest the Ryan budget.

If they're donating millions like Kaepernick or speaking on social issues like Dame or just being a model citizen with no scandals or allegations like LeBron or representing an entire country like Yao Ming

Speaking to the Times Of India The Greens new striker commented on the issues involved in moving to and playing in a new country.

Martin speaks on school lunch reform issues to parents, school communities, and educators across the country.

Goodall also travels the country speaking on the topics of fatherhood, men's issues, social media, and blogging.

«On many great issues,» she said, «the countries of Europe should try to speak with a single voice.

Mr. Boateng who was speaking at a focus group discussion on the «Post 2015 District Level Elections», organized by the NCCE with support from the European Union, to refresh the minds of participants on the country's decentralization concept, stressed that the issue was detrimental to the decentralization process of the country.

Speaking on other national issues, the President assured the Bishops that he was acting with deliberation and moving methodically to implement his change agenda for the good of the country.

Speaking to the issue as a panelist on Peace FM's «kokrokoo» programme, Samuel Awuku, a Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked the President not to be liberal as far as the issue is concerned; thinking that if he does not accept homosexuality, the country will be disadvantaged in terms of development.

The National Organizer, speaking on the recent arrest by Ghana's Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) of three South African ex-police officers for security - related offenses in the country, added that, NPP can not be trusted with the continuous lies since the issue on the S3 came up.

Speaking on The Big Issue, Mr. Cudjoe explained that, the breakdown of law and order was a by - product of people migrating from other parts of the country to the...

Speaking on Citi FM's The Big Issue, Casely - Hayford said the frequent claims of witch - hunting by spokespersons of both the NDC and NPP anytime one of their members is prosecuted for wrongdoing does not augur well for the country's democracy.

Governor Ajimobi who was the Guest Speaker spoke on a topic titled «State Financing and Over-dependence on Oil: Issues and challenges» identified a number of factors responsible for the on - going financial crisis in the country.

Prince Momoh, the Yerima of Auchi Kingdom, in an interview last Wednesday ahead of his 77th birthday, spoke on the formation of APC, the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the government's plans for the country, former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba and the APC, among other salient issues.

Cuomo has often spoken of issues in New York having an impact on the rest of the country, ranging from the passage of new gun control laws to the legalization of same - sex marriage.

Speaking on the issue of power and housing as it affects Osun, Fashola expressed gratitude to the Osun governor, saying Osun is one of the few states in the country that out land for the federal housing project.

The prime minister rejected Mr Galloway's arguments, however, telling the Commons» latest addition: «I urge him not to play to the gallery on this issue but to speak up for the work that our forces are doing to make Afghanistan a safer country.»

Aaron Woolf spoke with North Country Public Radio's David Sommerstein on a range of issues, from gun control and health care to why a political rookie wants to represent the region.

Head of Research at the Kofi Annan Peace Keeping Training Center, Dr. Kwesi Anning, speaking on the issue on the same program said: «there is absolutely no basis for registering any politically affiliated vigilante group in the country.»

Dr. Mahama, who spoke on several issues ranging from education, health, economy unemployment and corruption among others, said the PNDC remains the best alternative to turn around the fortunes of the country.

She was sent to Morocco, where she became fascinated with the French - speaking, Arab / Muslim country while working on water shortage issues in a rural community there.

A leading bisexual activist, Cruz has spoken across the country on the issues pertaining to the bisexual community, media representation, as well as faith and sexuality at universities and conferences alike.

Throw in our country's percentage of English - language learners (ELLs), which ranges from 10 to 25 percent of our K — 12 population (depending on the state), and you have an issue that requires precise scaffolding to help prepare our students to hit grade - level speaking expectations.

Burke's commentary, research, and op - eds have appeared in various newspapers and magazines and she has appeared on numerous radio and television shows and spoken on education reform issues across the country and internationally.

And, speaking after an OCR policy debate on shortage issues today, he said his board may consider looking at recruiting examiners from other English speaking countries.

I do agree with this comment but the problem is that this government does not and will not listen to teachers nor parents.There have been many contentious issues over the past ten years and the government just ploughs on regardless.There needs to be a massive demonstration by society in order to protect the interests of students first.Politicians are notorious for telling us what we need and what is good for us and they have no clue what goes on in schools.I do not see a solution to this but the teacher unions must be much more vocal and really speak up for the teachers and parents in this country.

«On behalf of public libraries across the country, we're speaking out on this important issue in the hope it will lead to more access to e-book content for all Canadians,» said Pilar Martinez, Chair of the Canadian Library Association's Ebook Task Force and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Edmonton Public LibrarOn behalf of public libraries across the country, we're speaking out on this important issue in the hope it will lead to more access to e-book content for all Canadians,» said Pilar Martinez, Chair of the Canadian Library Association's Ebook Task Force and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Edmonton Public Libraron this important issue in the hope it will lead to more access to e-book content for all Canadians,» said Pilar Martinez, Chair of the Canadian Library Association's Ebook Task Force and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Edmonton Public Library.

He has spoken on animal issues at events around the country, including at the annual Animal Law Conference at Lewis & Clark Law School.

The writer and translator Anya Berger has passed away — Tom Overton profiled her extraordinary life and work for frieze last year: «In different countries, under different names, she shaped the horizons of the English - speaking left on issues of race, gender and class, and it's time this was recognized.»

«I had no idea that 10 years later, I would have written several books, appeared just about all over the country speaking to lawyers on technology issues, and become involved with a great group of law practice management experts.

Speakers from across the country spoke on topical issues such as CASL compliance, the changing United States / Canada relationship, modernizing insurance coverage, drafting 101 and more.

Ronaldo Apelbaum speaks to Lawyer Monthly all about tax in Brazil; where the country needs to focus on certain tax issues, Ronaldo reassures us that movements are starting to address such problems, and touches on what companies should do to avoid causing tax issues in the future.

A Fellow and past - President of the College of Law Practice Management, he has spoken on professional and technology issues to hundreds of groups in ten countries.

With Avvo's success, Mark regularly speaks around the country on technology, consumer and legal issues.

Nearly all countries that spoke on this issue this year accepted that some form of human control must be maintained over future weapons systems, but they must be explicit about where they draw the line on increasing autonomy.

He has been invited to speak and present workshops on a variety of topics, including marriage and family issues, in the U.S. and six foreign countries.