Sentences with phrase «discrimination against communities»

«We still have a long way to go to eradicate housing discrimination against our community,» Berger said.

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Rep. Brian Bosma, the speaker of the state House, said that the law does not allow discrimination against «any segment of the Hoosier community.»

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.»

CNN: 2 communities linked to polygamous sect sued for alleged religious discrimination Two communities dominated by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints and its jailed leader Warren Jeffs have been sued by the federal government for alleged religious discrimination against citizens who don't belong to the polygamous sect.

Whatever their exact number, Christians are leaven in deeply troubled Pakistan whose Muslim majority disallows increasingly the Prophet's teachings about restraint from violence and his injunctions to honor the Ummah (religious community) Internecine Muslim murders are a daily occurrence in Pakistan, and, whatever the discrimination against Christians, it is more social and economic in nature and far less violent than what Muslims do to one another.

An investigation by the Department of Justice has found that the Ferguson police department engaged in a years - long pattern of racial discrimination against members of the black community, who of...

They can be challenged to work in projects to improve their community through political and social action, to help eradicate sexism, racism, ageism (discrimination against aging persons), and poverty, all of which damage marriages and families.

NCEASL has been monitoring and documenting incidents of discrimination, intimidation and violence against Sri Lanka's Christian community for over two decades.

The problem here is that some people were being almost «officially» discriminated against, but again, I have been in communities where there was a lot of discrimination — it just wasn't «almost official».

Therefore, BWI does not condone silencing, tone policing, or otherwise oppressing marginalized groups, nor does BWI discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of age, citizenship status, class, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

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

Charging the masses with reporting on others has affected the very fabric of our society, creating the potential for discrimination against all migrants and ethnic minority communities, and spreading suspicion and division.

«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

«Unlike all the Democratic candidates for Attorney General, Republican Dan Donovan would pursue a policy of discrimination against members of the LGBT community.

«I think it's quite clear that voices of conscience all over the country are expressing outrage at these decisions which are reinstituting discrimination against the LGBT community,» he said, adding, «My hope is that both these states will relent, but we certainly are not going to have any non-essential travel to those states if these laws do continue in effect.»

According to Councilmember Dromm: «Before [Schneiderman] was Attorney General, he worked with our LGBT community to pass SONDA [2002] and DASA [2010] in the State Senate, laws that provide important protections against workplace discrimination and school harassment.»

Matloff has been very active in various Chinese communities, opposing discrimination against Chinese immigrants in the United States.

His well - researched commentary on the food waste problem, the unjust discrimination against the LGBT community and the disgusting lack of paid maternity leave in America had us cheering.

We do not discriminate against anyone and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind within the community.»

A look at how groups and communities can be subjected to discrimination and prejudice, as well as how they might fight back against it.

Recognize violence and discrimination against students with disabilities, and those from indigenous, minority and other marginalized communities.

Scenarios ranged from potential discrimination against a Muslim student, English language learners, and students from the LGBT community, and student profiles included Hispanic, African - American, Native American and South Asian backgrounds.

The racism and discrimination against the Clark School community is nothing short of criminal

Senior Jamie Carcaterra, aka «Fat Girl,» uses her high - school newspaper column to expose discrimination against fat people; the controversy that ensues spills over into the community, attracting national attention.

For me this section reminded me of many historical events where blacks formed their own communities to be «free» from discrimination and violence directed against them but were too often seen as a threat to the white world.

He not only inspired PFL to do more in the fight against injustice and discrimination, but he served his community with extreme dedication and compassion.

In addition, FBR is committed to promoting responsible ownership of bully breeds, fighting against breed discrimination, spaying and neutering pets, reporting dog fighting, and demonstrating to the community that bully breeds are loyal, loving, and wonderful forever companions.

Even if your community has codes against breed discrimination, be wary.

We advocate responsible pet guardianship, stand against discrimination — in all forms — and dedicate ourselves to educating our communities in order to achieve our goal of a more compassionate future.

Their national initiatives are focused on keeping community cats safe and out of shelters with trap / neuter / return, battling commercial breeding operations, and fighting discrimination against pit bull terriers.

For example, AWC (Art Workers» Coalition), an important group and organization that not only protested the war, but also helped to create a community of artists and lessen the discrimination against African - American and Latino artists.

«Compelling the law society to accredit TWU would result in discrimination against those who wish to apply to law school but are not able to conduct themselves as required by the community covenant,» according to the LSUC's factum.

VANCOUVER — Today, West Coast LEAF in coalition with the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) is at the BC Court of Appeal (BCCA) in an appeal concerning discrimination against Vancouver's street homeless population.

For Immediate Release — October 5, 2016 VANCOUVER — Today, West Coast LEAF in coalition with the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) is at the BC Court of Appeal (BCCA) in an appeal concerning discrimination against Vancouver's street homeless Read More

To fulfill the mission of ending discrimination against Florida's most vulnerable citizens, the Children's Rights Unit will engage in widespread advocacy including litigation, collaboration, education and community activism.

In addition to the economic, social and cultural situation described above, the historical distrust of the Aboriginal community against the police and the justice system, as well as perceived racism and discrimination within the State party's institutions, create further barriers for Aboriginal women to access justice.

«As a private law firm, Minami Tamaki LLP defends some of the most vulnerable in the community by fighting against wage theft, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Corporations have used these statistics in human rights hearings to defend themselves against allegations of discrimination in services for Deaf people — i.e., the Deaf community is «too small» and therefore providing equality of access to them is cost - ineffective to the point of being an «undue hardship».

Despite the ongoing push from Indigenous women and communities and human rights groups such as Amnesty International, the Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action, Human Rights Watch and the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, the federal government continued to dismiss the need to launch a national public inquiry.

Meanwhile, we should continue to celebrate Mandla as a landmark in the law which protects members of the Sikh community against unfair discrimination.

Given the lack of public discussion on the discrimination against this human community, it is not surprising that many people may not be familiar with their plight.

Such a person must be taken to possess knowledge of the local population and its racial dynamics, including the existence in the community of a history of widespread and systemic discrimination against black and aboriginal people, and high profile clashes between the police and the visible minority population over policing issues.

The order will not extend to private sector businesses that don't have such contracts with the federal government, although many large businesses already have policies that prohibit discrimination against the LGBT community.

In the last several months, we heard a lot of rhetoric from Trump that has created a frighteningly more dangerous America for people of color — one where unlawful stop - and - frisk policies (which have been found unconstitutional) are enforced, where immigrants are at risk of facing immediate deportation, where Muslims may be banned from entering the country, and where discrimination against LGBTQ communities and disabled people is deemed acceptable.

That means in these 73 communities» people have only limited protection against racial discrimination for the sole reason that they are Indigenous.

The following provisions should be repealed to ensure the operation of Northern Territory laws that protect against discrimination in Aboriginal communities affected by the intervention measures:

Governments need to remove existing structural and systemic impediments to healthy relationships within our communities and reinforce protections against race discrimination.

Health and wellbeing outcomes improve for LGBTIQ + communities when discrimination, including laws against same - sex marriage, are removed.

These measures overtly discriminate against aboriginal peoples, infringe their right of self - determination and stigmatize already stigmatized communities... As currently configured and carried out, the Emergency Response is incompatible with Australia's obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights....