Sentences with phrase «in support of women»

>> Avengers star Mark Ruffalo spoken out in support of women's reproductive rights, with a letter he penned about the right to choose being read out at a US rally last weekend: «My mother's illegal abortion marked a time in America that we have worked long and hard to leave behind.

«We're so proud to stand in support of women and children who have made the brave decision to walk away from violence.»

With a portion of each ticket sold donated to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, the event raised more than $ 1,770 in support of Women's Place of South Niagara.

Proceeds were directed to local shelter YWCA Harbour House in support of women and children fleeing domestic violence.

For many years, she co-chaired the annual Royal LePage Golf Tournament in support of Women's Community House.

Shanan Spencer - Brown is the executive director of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, which since its establishment in 1998, has raised more than $ 20 million in support of women's shelters and violence prevention programs.

«We are very proud of the $ 21,550 raised in support of women and children escaping violence and rebuilding their lives.»

The event broke last year's fundraising records by 40 per cent, raising close to $ 80,000 in support of women's shelters and violence prevention and education programs throughout Canada.

Since 2009, the event has raised $ 2.65 million in support of women's shelters and violence prevention initiatives.

During the gatherings, hundreds of activists wrote letters to the editors of local newspapers in support of women's health care funding and gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy.

Mr. Rich encouraged the audience to continue speaking out in support of women's health and rights because «the people in this room, who give their time and energy to Planned Parenthood, are the greatest resource we have.»

Hempstead, NY — Planned Parenthood of Nassau County (PPNC) has been awarded a $ 7,500 grant from the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls to fund the Trust Women Campaign, an outreach and advocacy initiative to empower African American women to speak out in support of women's rights, as well as access reproductive health care.

«This bill shows strong U.S. leadership in support of women's health, especially in response to the harmful international affairs budget proposed by House leadership.

As the second session was convened on July 1, 2013, Davis led a rally in support of women's rights to reproductive decisions.

Sexy Beast is where the arts and entertainment converge in support of women's health and reproductive rights.

More information: womenforwomen.org.uk SHE INSPIRES ART This September leading lights in the international art world, for the first time ever, are creating special one - of - a-kind pieces generously commissioned by Patrons for She Inspires Art, in support of Women for Women International's work with women in Northern Nigeria and Syrian refugee women in Northern Iraq.

For this second round, the LA - based artist Paul McCarthy designed a set of eight skateboards that features visuals he created in support of The Women's March.

This September leading lights in the international art world, for the first time ever, are creating special one - of - a-kind pieces generously commissioned by Patrons for She Inspires Art, in support of Women for Women International's work with women in Northern Nigeria and Syrian refugee women in Northern Iraq.

Nawa comes to London as part of She Inspires Art, an exclusive evening of installation, performance and fundraising on 16 September in support of Women -LSB-...]

The show, on view through January 15, asked artists who see themselves as Nasty Women to participate in support of women's rights, in anticipation of the Presidential Inauguration next week.

Michal Rovner has created a signed, framed, limited - edition print in support of Women Wage Peace and their March of Hope.

In support of Women's Rights 100 % of all sales will be donated to Planned Parenthood of New York City.

«We're so proud to stand in support of women and children who have made the brave decision to walk away from violence.»

In support of the women & men who are leading this fight, I will be adopting the Inclusion Rider for all projects produced by my company Outlier Society.

Once the show began, the messages in support of women and equality didn't stop: Natalie Portman, while presenting best director with Ron Howard, noted how only men had been nominated (Lady Bird filmmaker Greta Gerwig was a high profile snub); presenters Jessica Chastain and Geena Davis, respectively, also made jokes about male acting winners giving their salary away to make up for the gender pay gap.

«In support of the women & men who are leading this fight, I will be adopting the Inclusion Rider for all projects produced by my company Outlier Society,» he posted on Instagram Wednesday.

Advocates in support of women were both heard and seen at last night's 90th Academy Awards, with three of Harvey Weinstein's accusers (Ashley Judd, Annabella Sciorra and Salma Hayek) focusing on «a new path» and Frances McDormand calling for all female nominees to stand in unison in recognition of their work.

Now President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Bob Iger, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Judd Apatow, Judi Dench, Glenn Close and more and have all come out with statements against him and in support of the women who are speaking out.

«In support of the women & men who are leading this fight, I will be adopting the Inclusion Rider for all projects produced by my company...»

In January 2017, the actress joined thousands who marched in support of women's rights.

The governor's definition was very close to the standard definition of «feminism» in Merriam - Webster's dictionary, which defines it as «the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities» and «organized activity in support of women's rights and interests.»

His campaign has flooded the airwaves with ads asking female voters to cast their ballots in support of the Women's Equality Party, the new party line he created to marshal support for the Act.

Baroness Warsi, the only Muslim woman at the top of government, has finally come out in support of women who wear the burkha.

The New York State Constitutional Convention of 1846 received petitions in support of women's suffrage from residents of at least three counties.

Known as «General Jones,» she was born and lived in Cold Spring Harbor and was respected for leading suffrage «pilgrims» on marches from New York City to Albany and Washington, DC in support of women's suffrage.

Every Newborn aims to support countries in ending preventable newborn deaths and stillbirths in support of Every Women Every Child.

With everything I said, not one came and commented in support of women who adopt being supported by the mothering community, not one came to support the millions of mothers on antidepressants or other meds who are caring for themselves a d hence caring for their babies.

Find strength in the support of women.

Dr. Sirchio is passionate as a physician and post-graduate educator in her support of women's health.

When she was appointed, many female racers spoke out against her poor record and some of her views, such as being in support of a women - only championship.

Where I once scoured the internet for articles in support of women's equality and LGBT equality, they are now plentiful, overwhelming.

There is an opportunity for organizations to continue the important work they do in support of women's health, while not providing abortion services.

«We're so proud to stand in support of women and children who have made the brave decision to walk away from violence.»

Together we plan to build a stronger coalition in support of women with all cancers.

Although many celebrities were fearful of speaking out in support of women who came out with sexual harassment allegations, Emma Thompson, 58, was not one of them.

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From advancing women leaders through comprehensive leadership programs, to a stronger presence of women amongst managers and driving a leadership position in supporting employees with disabilities to ensure an inclusive workplace where all can contribute — P&G was a shining star for inclusion.

The fact that the number of women entrepreneurs has increased over the years has been made possible, in part, by their passion, talent and dedication and their ability to obtain essential business support including access to capital.

Ninety - nine percent of the respondents said they «strongly agreed» or «agreed» that «it is my duty to pay it forward and help mentor and support younger women in my company or industry.»

After building three successful locations in San Diego County and Washington D.C., Hanson's next mission is to support more than 20,000 women in the launch and growth of their business by 2020.

«You must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as king as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love,» Edward VIII explained in his abdication speech in 1936.