Sentences with phrase «fighting for human dignity»

Opponents of the death penalty call us bloodthirsty, but we are fighting for human dignity and justice.

Why this tension between two groups fighting for human dignity?

We need to defend ourselves against terrorism, and fight for human dignity where it is denied.

We need a fully orbed pro-life vision that fights for human dignity wherever it is compromised, whether in the womb, on the streets of Baltimore, Cleveland and New York, at the nursing home, in the halls of power, or at the border.

This doesn't mean there still won't be differing callings, but we should commit to learning about and sympathizing with other fights for human dignity.

Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Desmond Tutu, Dorothy Day, the French Protestants who resisted fascism and protected Jews, Buddhist monks in Vietnam and many, many others were led by their religious convictions to fight for human dignity and human rights.

Not exact matches

These men and women have fought for the abolition of slavery (Wilberforce), established orphanages for abandoned children (Mueller), advanced civil rights for racial minorities (King), fought against HIV / AIDS (Koop), provided human touch, restored dignity, and shelter for the poor (Mother Teresa), created places of belonging and contribution for people with disabilities and special needs (Tada), and fought against the sex trade and human trafficking (Caine).

However, ironically, the unprecedented scale of human suffering and misery caused by harsh mega competition, liberalization of trade and investment, in the era of globalization motivates millions of victimized people to resist and fight back for survival and human dignity.

My strategy is founded on the fight against hatred, for the dignity of human labour.

Toward the end of the Cold War, there was a strong consensus that we were fighting on the right side of a struggle — for human freedom, dignity, and prosperity — whose outcome would have profound consequences for the world's future.

Instead, let us affirm and fight for the humanity and dignity of everyone, especially the most vulnerable members of the human family.

They have reliably and effectively fought for dignity of human beings, for integrity of nature and the harmonious and collaborative work of humans and nature: with strong words and with impressive examples!

Let us move forward in the memory of him and others who fought before us for human rights and dignity.

Without using the expression «legally binding,» Francis did articulate his hope that the Paris talks would achieve a «global and transformational agreement» targeting the goals of «lessening the impact of climate change, fighting poverty and ensuring respect for human dignity.»

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.