Sentences with phrase «humanitarian concerns»

Though this section certainly does not condemn general humanitarian concern for the needy, that is not its point.

We support many worthwhile causes in the profession, in the community, in academia, and with humanitarian concerns.

This fig leaf of humanitarian concern for debtors enables the government to provide public credit that ends up in the hands of the super-rich who own and manage the financial and property sector.

Several of our denominations have been leaders in this work, which is motivated by humanitarian concern and often is necessary, although institutionalization is not always the best solution.

The United States has a vital interest in the health of people around the globe, rooted in an enduring tradition of humanitarian concern as well as in enlightened self - interest.

Quaker humanitarian concern for mistreated indigenous peoples led Tylor to his interest in anthropology in the first place, and Quaker anti-Catholicism, anti-ritualism, and anti-militarism powerfully shaped his entire theoretical approach.

Both a Christian humanitarian concern and political expediency require it.

Growing humanitarian concern and the recognition of the complex causes of unemployment led in the twentieth century to the development of the Welfare State in Britain.

Given the widespread humanitarian concern that is also part of American culture, however, this argument can also lead to a more ameliorative orientation.

Why, he asks, have we looked to celebrities like George Clooney on matters of international politics and humanitarian concern in Sudan?

The launch of a swift, targeted military campaign, with the UK and France in prominent roles, has strong overtones of the Libyan operation, where humanitarian concerns forced the hands of western leaders.

Along with a few other members of the foreign community including doctors and missionaries who remained in the city, and driven by simple humanitarian concerns, shock at the appalling behaviour of Germany's Asian ally, and a love for the country and people among whom he had worked for so long, he created a safety zone in which a quarter of a million civilians survived what was later to go down in history as the «Nanking Massacre.»

The founders sought to educate teachers of New York's poor children in a way that would combine humanitarian concerns for children with scientific approaches to human development.

The agency's November 2007 guidelines outlining humanitarian concerns to be addressed during raids «are not being followed in a consistent fashion,» said Rep. Lynn C. Woolsey, a Democrat from California and the chairwoman of the workforce protections subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee, who presided over a hearing this morning about how raids by the agency known...

The exhibition, which includes 130 works in various media spanning several centuries, echoes the expansive humanitarian concerns of the Menil Collection's founders.

Exploring the historic arc of migration, Akomfrah's work is particularly pertinent given the migration issues and refugee crisis — and surrounding humanitarian concerns and political debates — currently dominating international cooperation and nation - state decision making.

An executive order establishing limits on autonomous weapons will reinforce the contention that the United States places humanitarian concerns as a priority in fulfilling its defense responsibilities.

India, 26 October India is party to the CCW and its five Protocols and remains committed to the CCW objective of progressively strengthening the role and principles of international humanitarian law while striking a balance between addressing humanitarian concerns and military necessity of States.

In this context, it is as well important to duly consider the ethical, legal, and humanitarian concerns raised by drones.»

Newspaper columnists, former diplomats and think - tank wonks are sparing no ink to call for a Syria mission, either on diplomatic grounds (protect Israel, fend off Iran, avoid anarchy and, potentially, al - Qaeda infiltrations) or out of humanitarian concerns (protect the civilians, fend off the brutal dictatorship, avoid the complete collapse of an entire society).

Some vegans are motivated by humanitarian concerns, but the vegan diet has some potential health benefits, too, like a reduced risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer Position of the American Dietetic Association: vegetarian diets.

It is a humanitarian concern that affects all of us.»

Granted, the language of «freedom of choice» does appear in two 1971 United Church of Christ pronouncements and in a 1975 Disciples of Christ resolution, but most churches that support abortion are far more concerned about fidelity to the Christian tradition and humanitarian concerns than they are about endorsing women's rights.

W. Olaf Stapledon, Ph.D. (1886 - 1950), a British philosopher and writer of science fiction, combines his interests in philosophy and fiction with an humanitarian concern for the future of mankind in his major science fiction novel, Star Maker (1937).

The humanitarian concerns appear to be dominant.

The U.S. also had engagements in Bosnia and Kosovo in the post-Cold War period motivated by humanitarian concerns and the ready availability of U.S. military resources in nearby parts of Europe.

I agree that gelatin seems to be really good for you but some readers might want to balance that interest with their environmental and humanitarian concerns - and it is possible!

PhD student in philosophy, interested in environmental and humanitarian concerns, introverted but sociable.

Women can play an important role in promoting socio - economic development, creating a representative democratic government, building transparency and rule of law, and addressing immediate security and humanitarian concerns.

While many national media outlets have perpetuated an image of a national crisis and a Central American invasion, there is also a growing current across the country seeking to humanize these young people and to cast the issue as a humanitarian concern.

The amplitude of Colombian artist Botero's figures embodies his humanitarian concerns and empathy, two of many aspects of his much loved work sensitively explored in this superb volume.

As a result, his work evokes the far - ranging sets of relationships that shape the humanitarian concern for social justice.

Directing resources to the problem of global poverty is a humanitarian concern.

Of course they are doing that too in the Middle East under the guise of humanitarian concerns.

So the tools are getting better, and a serious focus on making better forecasts on timescales of weeks to 3 - 4 months could make an enormous difference to the economy, security, and humanitarian concerns.

International Committee of the Red Cross, 16 October Another area of humanitarian concern is the development of weapon systems that are capable of independently selecting and attacking targets, without human intervention.

Again, it was the failure of the CCW's Third Review Conference to effectively tackle the humanitarian concerns over unacceptable harm caused by cluster munitions in 2006 that led Norway to embark on the Oslo Process to establish the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions.

You must convincingly present evidence of your intellectual and personal credentials while demonstrating your integrity, personal stability, humanitarian concerns, and ability to inspire confidence in colleagues.