Sentences with phrase «human rights activities»

AAAS» human rights activities work to illuminate and advance human rights through science and technology.

Very few chemistry majors in the U.S. are involved in human rights activities.

Since the 1970s in particular, scientific and professional societies have engaged in a number of different human rights activities:

We believe that engagement in human rights activities will provide scientific associations an opportunity to meet their responsibilities to both groups.

can only occur where there exists some institutional umbrella that can protect human rights advocates and offer both political and material support for human rights activities: a church...; a press sufficiently independent so that it can report information the government would prefer not be made public and that can offer a forum for some opponents of the government; professional associations, academic and intellectual centers which are financially solvent and not directly controlled by military or government officials.

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The CORE will investigate allegations of human rights abuses linked to Canadian corporate activity abroad, and will seek to assist wherever possible in collaboratively resolving disputes or conflicts between impacted communities and Canadian companies.

They estimated a «human freedom index» for each country based on 1985 figures for forty different indicators among them the right to travel, freedom of religion, freedom from unlawful detention, independent press, homosexual activities between consenting adults.

It holds that a principle or principles of human rights must be independent of any comprehensive telos to which all human activity ought to be directed, that is, a telos defined by reality as such and, in that sense, metaphysical.

Meanwhile, United Nations human rights experts have issued a statement, urging Iran to ensure «a fair and transparent final hearing» for three Iranian Christians who have been sentenced for «conducting evangelism» and «illegal house church activities,» among other charges.

Gross was involved in the project, which helped «implement activities in support of the rule of law and human rights, political competition, and consensus building, and to strengthen civil society in support of just and democratic governance in Cuba,» according to a statement from DAI President and CEO Jim Boomgard at the time of Gross» arrest.

In the activity of Jesus, God could be seen putting human affairs to rights, entering the lists on behalf of humans against their ancient enemies.

The book suggests ways that Muslims may liberalize Islam through what she calls «operation ijtihad,» an ambitious initiative that would empower more Muslim women economically, align Islamic human rights codes with those of the modern world, reform radio and television outlets, create a less militant paradigm for the relationship between mosque and state, incorporate more democracy into the Muslim world and allow for engagement in interfaith activity.

While «government must be on the side of human life» he recognized that» it is very difficult to criminalize any activity once a large portion of society comes to see it as a «right.»»

Later, some members of Eastern Orthodoxy cut out the tongue and amputated the right hand of a teacher named Maximus for teaching that Christ participated in fully human activity and had a fully human will.

The authors of Human Sexuality are right to criticize much of past thinking on sexuality for its «act orientation,» but we have no idea what or how sexual activity should be embodied in our character until we know how marriage should be shaped and sustained.

Gustafson argues for the extension of the meaning of justice from «the right relations between persons to the right relations between human activity and the rest of the world» (Gustafson, 1983, 503).

When these rights are deemed to come into conflict with human activities, nature must be given equal consideration.

So I am very familiar with how this company abuses human rights and the environment and the strategies it uses to divert criticism of its activities.

The bill also stipulates that childbirth and related medical conditions specified in the Virginia Human Rights Act include activities of lactation, including breastfeeding and expression of milk by a mother for her child.

Baby Milk Action press release 10 June 2014 Baby Milk Action is today joining colleagues around the world calling on governments to support international efforts to strengthen international law, thereby better protecting people from human rights abuses caused by corporate activities.

Fellow campaigner Maham Hashmi added: «How can the UK government give lucrative public contracts to a company that shows such disregard for basic human rights standards across all of its business activities?»

The Acting Vice-Chancellor said the Amnesty International was a credible global organisation whose activities and concerns on issues of human rights were recognised by governments, which were acted upon.

«The Coalition of CSOs on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria undertakes review of the ongoing - war on terrorism to ascertain maximum adherence of the military to the rules of engagement by the Nigerian military, enforcement of fundamental human rights of civilians and protection of man's dignity and respect for person and to ensure that the activities of non-state actors are in conformity with the general principles and purposes of the United Nations and other conventions» riHuman Rights and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria undertakes review of the ongoing - war on terrorism to ascertain maximum adherence of the military to the rules of engagement by the Nigerian military, enforcement of fundamental human rights of civilians and protection of man's dignity and respect for person and to ensure that the activities of non-state actors are in conformity with the general principles and purposes of the United Nations and other conventions» rRights and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria undertakes review of the ongoing - war on terrorism to ascertain maximum adherence of the military to the rules of engagement by the Nigerian military, enforcement of fundamental human rights of civilians and protection of man's dignity and respect for person and to ensure that the activities of non-state actors are in conformity with the general principles and purposes of the United Nations and other conventions» rihuman rights of civilians and protection of man's dignity and respect for person and to ensure that the activities of non-state actors are in conformity with the general principles and purposes of the United Nations and other conventions» rrights of civilians and protection of man's dignity and respect for person and to ensure that the activities of non-state actors are in conformity with the general principles and purposes of the United Nations and other conventions» rightsrights.

A renowned Niger Delta environmentalist and human rights activist, Mr Alagoa Morris, has lamented the activities of Fulani herdsmen in Bayelsa State.

Members interested in this area of work develop human rights ‐ related activities and services for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community to build the commitment and capacity of professional associations to engage meaningfully in human rights by leveraging the experience of their members.

The AAAS - Andrew M. Sessler Fund for Science, Education, and Human Rights honors Dr. Sessler's important legacy by supporting a variety of activities aimed at bridging the scientific, engineering and human rights communities; engaging young and aspiring scientists and engineers in human rights; and increasing the capacity of human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in their Human Rights honors Dr. Sessler's important legacy by supporting a variety of activities aimed at bridging the scientific, engineering and human rights communities; engaging young and aspiring scientists and engineers in human rights; and increasing the capacity of human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in theirRights honors Dr. Sessler's important legacy by supporting a variety of activities aimed at bridging the scientific, engineering and human rights communities; engaging young and aspiring scientists and engineers in human rights; and increasing the capacity of human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in their human rights communities; engaging young and aspiring scientists and engineers in human rights; and increasing the capacity of human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in theirrights communities; engaging young and aspiring scientists and engineers in human rights; and increasing the capacity of human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in their human rights; and increasing the capacity of human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in theirrights; and increasing the capacity of human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in their human rights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in theirrights practitioners to integrate scientific methods and technologies in their work.

Dr. Teich is responsible for the Association's activities in science and technology policy (including the AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program, the Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows Program, and a new Research Competitiveness Program) as well as programs in science and ethics, law, religion, and human rights, a Program of Dialogue between Science and Religion, and a Center for Science, Technology, and Congress.

The Program is committed to advancing the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications, engaging scientists, engineers and their professional associations in human rights efforts, monitoring and enhancing assessment of emerging human rights issues related to science and technology, and furthering the use of science and technology in support of human rights through a variety of projects, activities and publications.

American Mathematical Society, Committee on Human Rights of Mathematicians Contact: Melvyn Nathanson, Chair; Office Secretary for AMS Committees The American Mathematical Society's Committee on the Human Rights of Mathematicians concentrates its activity of the rights of mathematicians living outside the United SRights of Mathematicians Contact: Melvyn Nathanson, Chair; Office Secretary for AMS Committees The American Mathematical Society's Committee on the Human Rights of Mathematicians concentrates its activity of the rights of mathematicians living outside the United SRights of Mathematicians concentrates its activity of the rights of mathematicians living outside the United Srights of mathematicians living outside the United States.

The Coalition seeks to become a major resource for scientific associations that want to establish or explore human rights programs or activities.

Governments have the primary responsibility, both within their own territory and in their activities overseas, to adhere to human rights standards and law.

The Program is committed to promoting high standards for the practice of science and engineering; advancing the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; engaging scientists, engineers and their professional associations in human rights efforts; monitoring and enhancing assessment of emerging ethical, legal, and human rights issues related to science and technology; furthering the use of science and technology in support of human rights; and initiating activities to address the impact of developments at the intersection of science, technology, and law.

Since the launch of the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition in January 2009, its core activities have focused on engaging scientists and engineers in an international process to define this right and create opportunities to integrate the right into the activities of scientists, engineers and their professional organizations.

The AAAS Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law Program serves as the Secretariat and supports the Coalition through the facilitation and coordination of its activities; organization of meetings; maintenance of a repository for Coalition documents and materials; facilitation of links with the human rights community; coordination of the listserv; recruitment of qualified interns; and fundraiHuman Rights and Law Program serves as the Secretariat and supports the Coalition through the facilitation and coordination of its activities; organization of meetings; maintenance of a repository for Coalition documents and materials; facilitation of links with the human rights community; coordination of the listserv; recruitment of qualified interns; and fundraRights and Law Program serves as the Secretariat and supports the Coalition through the facilitation and coordination of its activities; organization of meetings; maintenance of a repository for Coalition documents and materials; facilitation of links with the human rights community; coordination of the listserv; recruitment of qualified interns; and fundraihuman rights community; coordination of the listserv; recruitment of qualified interns; and fundrarights community; coordination of the listserv; recruitment of qualified interns; and fundraising.

American Chemical Society (ACS): The ACS Committee on International Activities Subcommittee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights monitors the world for violations of the human rights of scientHuman Rights monitors the world for violations of the human rights of scienRights monitors the world for violations of the human rights of scienthuman rights of scienrights of scientists.

Information about the Program's current projects and activities is available under the human rights, ethics, and law tabs at the top of the page.

This website will be of interest to human rights organizations who are interested in partnering with scientific societies on specific activities, such as fact - finding missions or letterwriting campaigns.

American Mathematical Society (AMS): The American Mathematical Society's Committee on the Human Rights of Mathematicians concentrates its activity on the rights of mathematicians living outside the United SRights of Mathematicians concentrates its activity on the rights of mathematicians living outside the United Srights of mathematicians living outside the United States.

American Chemical Society, Committee on International Activities and Subcommittee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights Contact: Brad Miller ACS monitors the world for violations of the human rights of scientists and joins with other societies in petitioning the governments of the countries where such violations take pHuman Rights Contact: Brad Miller ACS monitors the world for violations of the human rights of scientists and joins with other societies in petitioning the governments of the countries where such violations take Rights Contact: Brad Miller ACS monitors the world for violations of the human rights of scientists and joins with other societies in petitioning the governments of the countries where such violations take phuman rights of scientists and joins with other societies in petitioning the governments of the countries where such violations take rights of scientists and joins with other societies in petitioning the governments of the countries where such violations take place.

Dr. Teich is responsible for the Association's activities in science and technologypolicy (including the AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program, the Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows Program, and a new Research Competitiveness Program) as well as programs in science ethics and law, human rights, a Program of Dialogue between Science and Religion, and a Center for Science, Technology, and Congress.

At AAAS, this sweeping array of activities falls under the purview of the Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights & Law program, led by Jessica Wyndham, recently named interim director of the group.

Then some recommendations for first steps that scientific associations may take are provided, followed by some specific examples of the range of human rights - related activities in which scientific associations are currently engaged.

The article by Friesen, Frezzo, and Gran analyzes activities in the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition.

As one of the founding members of the Coalition, the Association of American Geographers contributed greatly to the formation of the Coalition during the months preceding its formal launch, and AAG representatives participated throughout the event... The AAG continues to support the Coalition, which is led by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), by fostering scholarly discourse on how geography and geographers can contribute to the protection of human rights and by helping to disseminate information and resources critical to this effort, among other activities.»

The Coalition serves as a catalyst for the increased involvement of scientific, engineering, and health associations and their members in human rights - related activities.

This paper summarizes four Canadian National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Extractive Sector in Developing Countries held in response to a recommendation that the government «Establish clear legal norms in Canada to ensure that Canadian companies and residents are held accountable when there is evidence of environmental and / or human rights violations associated with the activities of Canadian mining companies.»

With support from the Oak Foundation, the Program is working to strengthen the scientific foundation of human rights - based geospatial analysis through advanced research projects, aimed at enhancing the toolkits available to practitioners; and to advance the use of geospatial technologies in international human rights and criminal litigation through partnership and collaboration with international courts and commissions, as well as through and several related research and documentation activities.

A Role for the Right A counterintuitive but essential feature of Petkov's results, similar to the corresponding findings in the human brain, is that voice - selective activity was stronger in the right hemispRight A counterintuitive but essential feature of Petkov's results, similar to the corresponding findings in the human brain, is that voice - selective activity was stronger in the right hemispright hemisphere.

Of course, the «hot topics» right now are astrobiology, geobiology, and supporting human exploration, but I would only suggest someone follow these specific lines of activity if they have a real passion for these areas to begin with.

Further details on the committee's activities on human rights may be found, in the history of the science and human rights program, below.