Sentences with phrase «for discrimination against women»

Justice Department Sues Nation's Largest Mortgage Insurance Provider for Discrimination Against Women on Paid Maternity Leave.

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During recent decades, the federal laws against sex discrimination have made it easier for women to enter the workplace.

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.»

In addition to civil rights for people of color, women and LGBT, there has been an expansion of religious liberty for minority sects, enforcement of viewpoint neutrality with respect to access to various public and non-public forums (e.g. religious student groups must be granted equal access to school facilities as their secular counterparts, etc) greater protections against age and disability discrimination, and recognition of habeas corpus rights even for enemy combatants.

The rationalization of southern baptists is truly mind boggling — the idea that each church is «autonomous» as justification for outright racism is pitiful in this day and age — if the Southern Baptist convention had come out strongly and adamantly against this kind of behavior, I'd have at least a measure of respect for them — but to shrug off a blatant act of discrimination as the «work of the devil» and ignore the deacon's cowardice in wanting to avoid «controversy» is laughable — if it weren't for people having the courage to fan the flames of controversy, women and african american would not have the right to vote today — more evidence of the ignorance of most bible thumpers, and Mississippi in particular

The implementation body for the 1979 Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women is the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

One way in which delegates and NGOs seek to accomplish the latter is the yearly ritual excoriation of the United States for not having ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

It also welcomed the unveiling of the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights as an opportunity to ensure that the workplace and public services reflect the changing needs and aspirations of men as well as adding pressure to end pay and job discrimination against women.

It's not (although if you want to make a case for systemic discrimination against African American women as a factor I might listen — clearly, though, this is not what you're getting at).

«As a lifelong progressive, he's fought for equal pay for equal work, reproductive freedom and ending discrimination against women by insurance companies,» James said in a statement released by the senator's campaign.

For instance, 40 % quotas on all electoral lists, harsher punishments for men in cases of domestic violence, special judicial and economic assistance for women who are victims of gender violence, a requirement for corporations with more than 250 employees to have their own equality plan aimed at eliminating discrimination against women, etFor instance, 40 % quotas on all electoral lists, harsher punishments for men in cases of domestic violence, special judicial and economic assistance for women who are victims of gender violence, a requirement for corporations with more than 250 employees to have their own equality plan aimed at eliminating discrimination against women, etfor men in cases of domestic violence, special judicial and economic assistance for women who are victims of gender violence, a requirement for corporations with more than 250 employees to have their own equality plan aimed at eliminating discrimination against women, etfor women who are victims of gender violence, a requirement for corporations with more than 250 employees to have their own equality plan aimed at eliminating discrimination against women, etfor corporations with more than 250 employees to have their own equality plan aimed at eliminating discrimination against women, etc..

They called for the passage of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Ordinance.

«We're going to raise the minimum wage for working families, we're going to pass the Women's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo shouted, to chWomen's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo shouted, to chwomen stops in New York State, «Cuomo shouted, to cheers.

«And whether it is hiring qualified women, supporting those who run for office — and also standing up against sexual harassment once and for all, saying women should not be the subjected to degradation, discrimination or harassment because of the gender in the workplace,» Hochul declared.

«We're going to raise the minimum wage for working families, we're going to pass the Women's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo Women's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo women stops in New York State, «Cuomo said.

«We will not tolerate discrimination against women,» said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, who has been championing the new policy for the past 15 months.

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

ALBANY — The Buffalo woman who recently told her story of being sexually harassed by Sam Hoyt, a former state lawmaker and top economic adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has filed a federal lawsuit against Hoyt for engaging in a «pattern of committing sexual harassment, assault, discrimination and retaliation» against her.

Women athletes and scientists today marked the 37th anniversary of a U.S. law prohibiting discrimination against women in education at a White House event during which young women were urged to go for the Women athletes and scientists today marked the 37th anniversary of a U.S. law prohibiting discrimination against women in education at a White House event during which young women were urged to go for the women in education at a White House event during which young women were urged to go for the women were urged to go for the gold.

Overall, 75 percent think discrimination against women has decreased over the past 25 years or so, but at the same time an equal number of Americans say discrimination continues to be an issue today for many women.

They can be hubs for discrimination against all minorities, but against black women in particular.

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Please note that as of 1 January 2008, responsibility for servicing the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has been transferred Transparency International is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption.

70 However, this has been construed non-substantively and claims by individuals or groups, claims against governments who remain inactive and claims against private parties have been regarded as impermissible.71 Nevertheless, the CEDAW committee has finally recognized violence against women as a type of sex discrimination, thus making states accountable for «private acts» if they fail to prevent, investigate or punish discriminatory acts of violence.72

1912: NEA endorses Women's Suffrage 1919: NEA members in New Jersey lead the way to the nation's first state pension; by 1945, every state had a pension plan in effect 1941: NEA successfully lobbied Congress for special funding for public schools near military bases 1945: NEA lobbied for the G.I. Bill of Rights to help returning soldiers continue their education 1958: NEA helps gain passage of the National Defense Education Act 1964: NEA lobbies to pass the Civil Rights Act 1968: NEA leads an effort to establish the Bilingual Education Act 1974: NEA backs a case heard before the U.S. Supreme Court that proposes to make unlawful the firing of pregnant teachers or forced maternity leave 1984: NEA fights for and wins passage of a federal retirement equity law that provides the means to end sex discrimination against women in retirement funds 2000s: NEA has lobbied for changes to the No Child Left Behind Act 2009: NEA delegates to the Representative Assembly pass a resolution that opposes the discriminatory treatment of same - sex cWomen's Suffrage 1919: NEA members in New Jersey lead the way to the nation's first state pension; by 1945, every state had a pension plan in effect 1941: NEA successfully lobbied Congress for special funding for public schools near military bases 1945: NEA lobbied for the G.I. Bill of Rights to help returning soldiers continue their education 1958: NEA helps gain passage of the National Defense Education Act 1964: NEA lobbies to pass the Civil Rights Act 1968: NEA leads an effort to establish the Bilingual Education Act 1974: NEA backs a case heard before the U.S. Supreme Court that proposes to make unlawful the firing of pregnant teachers or forced maternity leave 1984: NEA fights for and wins passage of a federal retirement equity law that provides the means to end sex discrimination against women in retirement funds 2000s: NEA has lobbied for changes to the No Child Left Behind Act 2009: NEA delegates to the Representative Assembly pass a resolution that opposes the discriminatory treatment of same - sex cwomen in retirement funds 2000s: NEA has lobbied for changes to the No Child Left Behind Act 2009: NEA delegates to the Representative Assembly pass a resolution that opposes the discriminatory treatment of same - sex couple

I have gone into the question of the availability of the nude model, a single aspect of the automatic, institutionally - maintained discrimination against women, in such detail simply to demonstrate both the universality of the discrimination against women and its consequences, as well as the institutional rather than individual nature of but one facet of the necessary preparation for achieving mere proficiency, much less greatness, in the realm of art during a long stretch of time.

This was a very significant case for women's equality rights as it gave LEAF and its coalition partners an opportunity to elaborate on the key human rights concepts of adverse - effect discrimination and the duty to accommodate, as well as to argue against the idea of «reverse discrimination».

There is so - oooo much fuzziness regarding what was actually decided: What constitutes a «closely held» corporation; how is a «sincere» religious belief determined, and by who; who speaks for the convictions of the corporation; and Obamacare aside, what if said religious belief calls for discrimination against blacks, gays and / or women?

«Lawyer Sues Women's Studies Department for Discrimination Against Men Main A Cover - Up in the Judge Kent Case?»

Shelagh Day, Chair, Human Rights Committee, Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action (Indian Act sex discrimination; women's equality; violence against women) Tel: [phone]; email: [email protected]

The 65th Session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women happens at an opportune moment for Canadian wWomen happens at an opportune moment for Canadian womenwomen.

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.

It's been more than 40 years since the Equal Pay Act, and more than 30 since it was amended to require equal pay for equivalent work, but only this month a case has been brought against Tesco alleging pay discrimination, on the basis that women in store are paid less than men in the warehouses.

A new report by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) slams Canada for its inaction over Aboriginal wWomen (CEDAW) slams Canada for its inaction over Aboriginal womenwomen.

Compensation for musculoskeletal disorders in Quebec: systemic discrimination against women workers» International Journal of Health Services, 33 (2), 253 - 281.

Five years after the initial report, Amnesty International released No More Stolen Sisters: The Need for a Comprehensive Response to Discrimination and Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada.

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 inqwomen 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 inqWomen, the federal government continued to dismiss the need to launch a national public inquiry.

Reihaney claimed he had been terminated in retaliation for making complaints about alleged safety issues and alleged discrimination against women and minorities.

In the statement, a representative of India's permanent mission to the UN also recommended that Canada continue its progress in fighting discrimination against Indigenous peoples, work to tackle racial profiling and help promote equal pay for women, among other things.

Back in the mid-1980s, the National Organization for Women filed a class - action lawsuit against the auto insurance industry, claiming discrimination; according to the complaint, auto insurers were charging more for policies covering women drivers, despite the fact that statically, women have fewer accidWomen filed a class - action lawsuit against the auto insurance industry, claiming discrimination; according to the complaint, auto insurers were charging more for policies covering women drivers, despite the fact that statically, women have fewer accidwomen drivers, despite the fact that statically, women have fewer accidwomen have fewer accidents.

Of particular concern is the juxtaposition of the right of protection for women and children being pitted against wider rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in general, such as being free from discrimination.

[15] See for example Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, General Recommendation 25, on article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, on temporary special measures, (2004), pAgainst Women, General Recommendation 25, on article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, on temporary special measures, (2004), pagainst Women, on temporary special measures, (2004), para 20.

Caution must be exercised to ensure that processes for recognising Aboriginal customary law do not entrench discrimination against Indigenous women or create additional barriers to the protection of Indigenous women's rights.

So, for example, Article 27 alongside the guarantees of non-discrimination, equality of men and women, and equality before the law in Articles 2, 3 and 26 of the Covenant should be read consistently with related provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEwomen, and equality before the law in Articles 2, 3 and 26 of the Covenant should be read consistently with related provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEWomen (CEDAW).

English: Students celebrate an internationally recognised human rights day such as International Human Rights Day on 10 December or International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Harmony Day) on 21 March or International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day) on 25 November.

Caution must be exercised to ensure that processes for recognising Aboriginal Customary Law do not entrench discrimination against Indigenous women or create additional barriers to the protection of Indigenous women's rights.