Sentences with phrase «justice leaders from»

In February we brought together a group of seven justice leaders from different parts of the world for two days; men and women who are leading or who have led impressive justice change in their countries, against many odds (the final report of that meeting is being finalized as I write).

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The Justice Department said the scheme caused some ebook prices to rise to $ 12.99 or $ 14.99 from the $ 9.99 price previously charged by market leader Amazon.

Korean leaders to meet at North - South border on Friday: BBC Chinese geologists say N. Korea's main nuclear test site has likely collapsed: WaPo China air force intimidates Taiwan with military flights around island: Reuters Conservative Supreme Court justices appear to back Trump's travel ban: The Hill French president expects Trump will withdraw from Iranian nuclear deal: BBC Rising interest rates keep Wall Street on edge: CBS Investors will focus on various inflation numbers in days ahead: Bloomberg A closer look at the 10 - year Treasury yield's rise to 3 %: Calafia Beach Pundit T. Rowe Price's assets under mgt top $ 1 trillion — a sign of active mgt growth: P&I World trade volume slumped 0.4 % in Feb, first monthly loss since Oct: CPB

In addition to testimonies from the Department of Justice, Secret Service, and Fincen several industry leaders from different virtual currency groups were invited to testify.

I believe we have done a fair job of using reason as leaders from other countries routinely tour and study at our judicial centers in awe of the most fair and honest approach to justice the world has ever known.

• Note this, from the announcement of a press call on the unions» desired card - check legislation, when the bill was before Congress: «Prominent interfaith leaders, including Rev. Jim Wallis of Sojourners, Kim Bobo of Interfaith Worker Justice, Bishop Greg Rickel, and Rabbi Mordechai Liebling, will hold a press conference call to talk about restoring workers» freedom to organize as a moral imperative and civil and human right.»

A number of white Christians responded to the alarm, but prominent Christian justice leaders of diverse cultures and denominations perceived a general lack of engagement from white Christians.

Social justice causes, candles in worship services, v - necks and big neck tattoos on worship leaders, screenings of PT Anderson films at church, heavy use of Helvetica font in church bulletins, bald pastors who always wear black clothes from Banana Republic, beer at church barbecues, a renewed interest in corporately reading ancient creeds or prayers, Nooma videos, Sufjan Stevens and everything related to Sufjan Stevens.

Initially, RCDA had support from some of the oldline churches, but that dried up when leaders decided that embarrassing news about Communist behavior got in the way of a «peace and justice» agenda that required cordial relations with the oppressive regimes of the East.

The historian of non-violence, William Robert Miller, says that the first explicit reference to non-violence in the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott came from a white librarian, Juliette Morgan, who compared the boycott to Gandhi's salt march in a letter to the Montgomery Advertiser on December 12, 1955.35 The development of non-violent strategies in the civil rights movement of the 1950's and 60's arose partly from belief in pacifism as an expression of love in the Fellowship of Reconciliation and Society of Friends from whom many leaders of the movement for racial justice came.

I think there was a time that many believed their faith drove them to seek justice - abolitionists, civil rights leader, healthcare, etc. but now it just seems many want to isolate themselves from the «others» who won't «turn to Christ» and deny them rights in the name of religious liberty.

«From fighting for marriage equality to passing hate crimes and anti-bullying legislation, Eric Schneiderman is a lifelong progressive leader who has always been a strong voice for justice on behalf of all New Yorkers.»

Conference is concerned about evidence from the research which shows that when members who are being bullied initiate Grievance Procedures against headteachers or other senior leaders, they may experience a lack of natural justice in the forms of honesty, fairness and impartiality because this same group are the most likely perpetrators of workplace bullying.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, and his co-defendants, David Nwawusi and Benjamin Madubugwu have asked Justice James Tsoho of a Federal High Court, Abuja to step down from trying them on the six - count charge, bordering on treason preferred against them by the federal government.

From defending our environment, to fighting for racial and economic justice, Eric Schneiderman has taken bold action to make New York more fair and just, distinguishing himself as a leader in the resistance.

«I am running to build a real Democratic State Senate majority that finally fully funds our public schools, protects tenants from being thrown out of their homes and strengthens our loophole ridden rent laws, passes badly needed ethics reforms, election reforms and real criminal justice reforms and makes Andrea Stewart - Cousins the first woman Senate Majority Leader, breaking up the so - called «three men in a room.»

From activists for social and environmental justice, to advocates for affordable housing and alternative transportation, to leaders in the struggle for immigrants» rights and civil rights, NKD is building a progressive Brooklyn alliance.

From 2010 to 2016, he was Minister of State for Europe, Leader of the House of Commons, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.

«Justice Atuguba has seniority over me because instead of continuing straight from the fourth year as we used to call it, of law school, to the fifth year which is the professional year or rather the final part of the professional course, I broke and went to do my master's so when I came back they — my first classmates — had already been called to the bar so I was called to the bar with Ato Dadzie and that younger generation,» she told parliament's Appointment Committee on Friday, 16 June when Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu asked her to clarify to the committee whether she or Justice Atuguba was senior to the other.

Raab says he urged Gove to put himself forward from the outset, but the former justice secretary instead informed him of the plan to build a «dream team» around an axis of Johnson as leader.

(3) Neither the Executive Committee nor the County Leader shall designate, nominate or propose any candidate for judicial offices which are to be elected county - wide in New York County, or which are to be proposed for appointment by the Mayor of the City of New York or by the Governor of the State of New York, exclusive of recommendations for interim appointment by the Mayor or the Governor, unless such candidate shall have been approved in that calendar year for such office by the independent panel., except that once a candidate for the office of Justice of the Supreme Court has been reported as highly qualified by at least two of the last four independent screening panels for that office, that candidate shall be considered as having been approved by the panel for such office during each of the four calendar years after the year in which the candidate shall have last achieved such status, (not counting a year in which there are no vacancies for the office of Justice of the Supreme Court other than a vacancy resulting from the expiration of the term of office of a justice eligible for and seeking re-election to that office, or a vacancy which has been filled by an interim Supreme Court justice seeking re-election who has been appointed by the Governor and who satisfies the requirements of sub-paragraph 4 (b), provided in each case that such justice has been determined by the independent panel to merit continuation in office), and such candidate shall not make application to the panel during any of such years unless the Committee on the Judiciary shall require the candidate to make such an appliJustice of the Supreme Court has been reported as highly qualified by at least two of the last four independent screening panels for that office, that candidate shall be considered as having been approved by the panel for such office during each of the four calendar years after the year in which the candidate shall have last achieved such status, (not counting a year in which there are no vacancies for the office of Justice of the Supreme Court other than a vacancy resulting from the expiration of the term of office of a justice eligible for and seeking re-election to that office, or a vacancy which has been filled by an interim Supreme Court justice seeking re-election who has been appointed by the Governor and who satisfies the requirements of sub-paragraph 4 (b), provided in each case that such justice has been determined by the independent panel to merit continuation in office), and such candidate shall not make application to the panel during any of such years unless the Committee on the Judiciary shall require the candidate to make such an appliJustice of the Supreme Court other than a vacancy resulting from the expiration of the term of office of a justice eligible for and seeking re-election to that office, or a vacancy which has been filled by an interim Supreme Court justice seeking re-election who has been appointed by the Governor and who satisfies the requirements of sub-paragraph 4 (b), provided in each case that such justice has been determined by the independent panel to merit continuation in office), and such candidate shall not make application to the panel during any of such years unless the Committee on the Judiciary shall require the candidate to make such an applijustice eligible for and seeking re-election to that office, or a vacancy which has been filled by an interim Supreme Court justice seeking re-election who has been appointed by the Governor and who satisfies the requirements of sub-paragraph 4 (b), provided in each case that such justice has been determined by the independent panel to merit continuation in office), and such candidate shall not make application to the panel during any of such years unless the Committee on the Judiciary shall require the candidate to make such an applijustice seeking re-election who has been appointed by the Governor and who satisfies the requirements of sub-paragraph 4 (b), provided in each case that such justice has been determined by the independent panel to merit continuation in office), and such candidate shall not make application to the panel during any of such years unless the Committee on the Judiciary shall require the candidate to make such an applijustice has been determined by the independent panel to merit continuation in office), and such candidate shall not make application to the panel during any of such years unless the Committee on the Judiciary shall require the candidate to make such an application.

In the past 53 years, the Conservative Party has played many pivotal rolls in electing officials from Supreme Court Justices to Town Justices, County Executives to Village Board Members, Mayors and City Council Members to Ward Leaders, and will continue to play a pivotal role in the process of electing those who are committed to conservative values.

Former Senate Majority Leader John Sampson was sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice and lying to investigators during a probe of embezzlement of funds from foreclosed properties and a subsequent coverup.

Public Advocate Letitia James; Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; District Leader Carlina Rivera, who is running for Mendez's seat; District Leader Anthony Feliciano; Jamila Hammami, director of the Queer Detainee Empowerment Project; the Urban Justice Center; and faith leaders from the Islamic Council of America and Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, will also be participating in the rally.

Senate Democratic Conference leader John Sampson and Majority Leader Pedro Espada (pictured) had asked Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Joan Lobis to quash a subpoena from the IG's office demanding they hand over documents, e-mails and other information concerning the since - spikedleader John Sampson and Majority Leader Pedro Espada (pictured) had asked Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Joan Lobis to quash a subpoena from the IG's office demanding they hand over documents, e-mails and other information concerning the since - spikedLeader Pedro Espada (pictured) had asked Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Joan Lobis to quash a subpoena from the IG's office demanding they hand over documents, e-mails and other information concerning the since - spiked deal.

A group of Republican and Democratic sheriffs from around the state on Friday urged state leaders to adopt a package of reforms to the juvenile justice system.

But district leaders were engaged in a heated battle to nominate a candidate for family court justice from early in the evening until after midnight, delaying their decision on whether Jenkins or Latimer would get the party's official backing.

The Def Jam records founder stood in the blowing snow outside City Hall next to leading rap music figures like Common and Immortal Technique, and beside leaders from singer Harry Belafonte's Gathering for Justice group and with Eric Garner Jr., son of the late Eric Garner.

The President told the gathering of party leaders that his position was informed by the legal advice he received from the Ministry of Justice.

He also questioned if justice would be served by having today's institutional leaders trying to defend the actions of those from generations ago.

A statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary of the Party said, «From the rascally attempt to overrun a court of competent jurisdiction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to halt the wheel of justice, the burning of their own secretariat in Owerri, Imo state, the gruesome murder of their own members in Lagos and Oyo States to the malignant disputation and lust for power by its leaders across the nation, it is clear that the APC is not organic but a soulless mob without any form of conscience and integrity; an «evil wind that blows no good».

Mr. Lartey petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate the former president over some $ 2 million he received from the late Nigerian leader, General Sani Abacha.

Justice Emilio Colaiacova rejected on Thursday a petition from town Democratic leaders who were trying to block Jaeger, a Conservative, from getting on the ballot as a Republican candidate.

Ernesto Yeboah, a youth leader of the Convention People's Party (CPP), who initiated the petition that compelled the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), to investigate President Mahama's receipt of the Ford gift from a Burkinabe contractor, says the outcome of the probe clearly shows that the President can not be trusted to protect the sanctity of the country's laws and...

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called the bluff of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) who petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), to investigate him over the money he received from late Nigerian leader, General Sani Abacha.

In 2003, an academic - community collaboration called the Environmental Justice Partnership (EJP) was launched, bringing together faculty and staff from the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions with a community board that includes East Baltimore residents, leaders and members from local organizations.

As Butch's cronies catch up to the train to free their hair - lipped leader, so begins one of many boisterous, off - the - rails set pieces, with justice - conscious John forced to step up and take action, and the whole thing coming to a dusty, inches - from - death halt after a few million dollars worth of CGI wreckage.

The primary documents are grouped into broad themes such as Confrontations for Justice, Scenes from Hell, Free At Last, Passing of an Era, Fallen Leaders, Leaders in Crisis, Personal Encounters, and America on the Move.

Then - U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy would dispatch officials from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to the County in order to assess how the federal government could help.21 In a summer of student protests against the continued closures, black and white leaders in the County finally landed on a plan to temporarily operate free private schools for black students.

From makerspaces and outdoor learning to restorative justice practices and instructional rounds, school leaders are charged with responding to today's realities — shifting demographics, technological advances, and new policies and initiatives — all in ways that keep students» well - rounded learning experiences at the center.

Leaders and changemakers actively transforming the educational system to reflect the values of justice and equity frequently suffer from frustration, a sense of overwhelm, and burnout.

This Saturday, thousands of New York City teachers will be in Washington, D.C., with the parents, community groups and clergy with whom we work so closely, our friends in the civil rights movement, elected leaders from the City Council and state Legislature and tens of thousands of others from across the nation for a historic march for jobs and justice on the eve of the unveiling of the new Martin Luther King Jr..

Participants on the learning journey engaged with student leaders from the movement in the «60s, as well as leaders from organizations currently working for equity and justice.

From the field: A proposal for educating leaders for social justice.

Detroit, MI — November 20, 2014 Leaders from the Michigan Education Justice Coalition staged a «Walk with Me» event to highlight the injustices imposed on students and their families by Detroit's unaccountable and mostly unregulated school governance model.

Facing History and Ourselves and The Allstate Foundation, in partnership with The City of Boston and ArtsEmerson, is excited to present a Community Conversation featuring Bryan Stevenson on Wednesday, December 9 at Emerson College from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Stevenson is one of the country's most inspired thinkers and social justice advocates, and a leader in the movement to fight mass incarceration.

Death by a Thousand Cuts: Racism, School Closures, and Public School Sabotage, a stunning report released this week by Journey for Justice (J4J), cuts through the ideological babble on school «reform» and lets us listen as «voices from America's affected communities of color» — parents, students, and community leaders — tell us how school closures and privatization are affecting them, their neighborhoods, and their children.

Social justice advocates, educators and union leaders from 10 cities around the country came together out of concern about a loss of community control over schools.

«When you make school climate a priority, you make homeless youth feel supported; you make sure foster youth don't fall through the cracks... you make sure that 2 million students that do not have a single caring adult, have that adult in their lives,» states Alena Cotton from Fresno, a student leader with Californians for Justice.

In the last month we've raised serious concerns about the lack of emergency preparedness at many campuses, provided the school district with an application process to pilot restorative practices in our schools, and called on district leaders to expand SAISD's simplistic conception of student success and measure our students in ways that do justice to their social and emotional needs — something absent from SAISD's endless focus on standardized test data.