Sentences with phrase «national voice of persons»

The Council of Canadians with Disabilities («CCD») is the national voice of persons with disabilities in Canada.

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1 Million for Work Flexibility is the first national initiative to bring people together to create a collective voice in support of work flexibility.

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBT community, devoted to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people.

«What our Congress is doing is hurting poor people who have no voice to stand in front of you at the National Press Club and say, «Don't do this.

«I am gravely accepting the voices of the people and the National Assembly, and I sincerely hope that the confusion will come to a satisfactory end,» she said in a national brNational Assembly, and I sincerely hope that the confusion will come to a satisfactory end,» she said in a national brnational broadcast.

In a rare unscripted moment at the Democratic National Convention this week, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called for a voice vote to pass an amendment to the party platform reinstating language that identified Jerusalem as the rightful capital of Israel and that referred to people's «God - given potential» in its preamble.

Bastian Wielenga of the Centre for Social Analysis says, «In peoples» movements such as the National Fish - workers» Forum (NFF), the Narmada Bachan Andolan, the Socialist Front, Jan Vikas Andolan, Chilika Bachao Andolan and the National Federation of Construction Labour which are cooperating in the NAPM, the victims of the dominant development politics are raising their voice and begin to project alternatives.

There is an urgent and immediate need for several improvements: more voice for the people in the national policies which directly affect them: withdrawal of U.S. support for undemocratic governments; and more adequate pay for people who live in developing countries.

Along the way we've seen 20 investigations, tens of thousands of people turn out to represent animals at national rallies, television exposé after television exposé, and we've seen more and more courageous MP's stand up to injustice and echo your calls, giving a strong voice to animals in Parliament.

Many people wondered why Kaepernick, who in the 2016 NFL season began to kneel for the national anthem in protest of social injustice and police brutality, had since not continued to strongly voice his opinions.

Building on her role as de facto leader of the out - of - work and out - of - luck on James Turner Street, Dee has emerged as something of a spokesman for the many people whose voice is rarely heard in the national political debate.

«Tonight, I believe that come November, the people of Staten Island and Brooklyn will choose to allow me to continue the work I've started as their independent voice in Washington fighting for better transportation and more jobs, strengthening national security and ensuring a thriving New York City economy and always doing what's right for the people of my district.»

«But then, when we get to the final part of the campaign, he will be a national figure, and then everything he talked about being a powerful voice for Thanet will take on a completely different perspective and people will be able to marry the two.»

«Now, for the first time, when the National Park Service tells the story of the American people — our culture, our history, our diversity — that story will include voices from our LGBT community,» Gillibrand said.

Even as the voices of young activists from Stoneman Douglas High, where 17 people were shot not two months ago, have sparked unprecedented national conversation, we can still only guess at their inner lives — or those of surviving parents — when the cameras are off.

The #NoCuts Coalition is comprised of the following groups and individuals: Community Voices Heard, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, Manhattan North District Council of Presidents, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), New York Communities for Change, The Black Institute, CASA - New Settlement, MFY Legal Service, Coalition for the Homeless, Pratt Center for Community Development, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, GOLES, FUREE, Legal Aid Society, Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition, CAAAV, Brooklyn For Peace, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Community Service Society, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Transport Workers Union Local 100, National Action Network, Racial & Economic Justice, Red Hook Initiative, Goddard Riverside Community Center, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), DC37, Picture The Homeless, Greater New York LECET, Unique People Service, United Neighborhood Houses and Supportive Housing Network of New York.

· Voices Against Violence (Scotland) Voices Against Violence is a group of eight young people with first - hand experience of domestic abuse and support services who formed a national independent group of recognised «young experts» to tell people in power what needs to change to improve the lives of children.

The unending leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party appears to be taking its toll on the unity of its members in the House of Representatives as the lawmakers can no longer speak with one voice on who to support between the National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, and Ahmed Makarfi.

He said that timely conclusion of the election would give the people more voice to contribute to issues bothering on national development.

Whilst I have been able to use the experience and the clout which came from having been a cabinet minister for the benefit of the constituency in getting a hearing, contributing to policy and providing a voice for local people and for Sheffield at national level, it is clear that the leadership of the party wish to see new faces in ministerial office and a clear break with the past.

When National Security Advisor Theodore Galloway (John Benjamin Hickey) wages a heated campaign aimed at exiling the giant robots back into space, head Autobot Optimus Prime agrees to comply with the voice of the people, while warning them of the potential consequences of leaving the planet unprotected.

The voice of the classroom teacher will be in extraordinarily capable hands in the person of Jia Lee at the national forum at the US Senate Education Committee hearing.

Yesterday, I was proud of the many school and district leaders who leverage their leadership role to give young people voice by getting out of students» way and letting them lead as part of the ENOUGH: National School Walkout.

Over the past four years Austin Voices has convened hundreds of people to weigh in on the education issues that affect them — from the neighborhood level with public housing «community conferences» to the national level with hearings on No Child Left Behind.

It brings together more than 400 national organizations and thousands of community leaders to focus the nation's attention on young people's lives and voices, lead bold campaigns to expand opportunity, conduct groundbreaking research on what young people need to thrive, and accelerate the adoption of strategies that help young people succeed.

His novels include The Happiest People in the World, Exley (which was a Kirkus Book of the Year, a finalist for the Maine Book Award, and a longlist finalist for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award), and An Arsonist's Guide to Writers» Homes in New England (which was a national bestseller, and American Library Associate Notable Book of the Year, a # 1 Book Sense Pick, a Borders Original Voices in Fiction selection, and a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice pick).

From a headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, Alley Cat Allies» staff of more than 40 people provides the national voice for cats and the millions of Americans who value cats» lives.

We need a national umbrella organization or steering committee that can speak with one voice to educate people about the recent history of sheltering and then identify policy choices that must be made.

The National Gallery space absorbs people, yet a curious thing happens when they enter, especially if they use the two passageways that connect the gallery to the adjacent room full of Barnett Newman paintings: They drop their voices and show distinct signs of meditation and engagement.

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-- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing our National Park System.

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Thanks in part to the success of ClimateMama and her training as a Climate Reality Leader, Harriet has become an increasingly prominent and active voice for climate solutions, speaking to thousands of people around the U.S. and emerging as a national spokesperson for parents on climate issues.

After working as a journalist, she entered law school with the goal of using her skills to give a voice to those in need and achieve positive change in national policies that impact a wide range of people, especially those lacking economic or political power.

The Women's March is a grassroots effort started by a group of Americans to bring people together in their national capital following the presidential inauguration to voice support for women's rights.

By 1971, the Canadian Métis Society was renamed the Native Council of Canada (now the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples), and served as the national voice of both provincial and territorial organizations that worked to represent Aboriginal peoples who did not have Indian Peoples), and served as the national voice of both provincial and territorial organizations that worked to represent Aboriginal peoples who did not have Indian peoples who did not have Indian status.

«Establishment of this new body means governments now have the opportunity to improve outcomes through policies and programs developed in an environment of the real and meaningful engagement that can emerge from a credible national representative voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,» Commissioner Gooda said.

The New South Wales Government, in tandem with Link - Up (New South Wales), conducted a series of public forums throughout the State during July and August 1998 at which Indigenous people and communities were able to voice their opinions as to how best the Government can respond to the National Inquiry's recommendations, with a view to producing a more «user - friendly» response.

Creation of the new national representative voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was an incredible undertaking and accomplishment for the Steering Committee.

A National Indigenous Representative Body could also put into place structures to ensure that the voice of distinct groups of Indigenous peoples is heard in the nationNational Indigenous Representative Body could also put into place structures to ensure that the voice of distinct groups of Indigenous peoples is heard in the nationalnational body.

Culture is a cloak, shield, glue and balm for Indigenous people identifying as lesbian, bisexual or queer and held the solutions to a «tight knot of grief», the CEO of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Kirstie Parker, told conference delegates, inviting allies with «good hearts» to listen and raise their voices in support.

Some of the young people also took the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions in national media, ensuring that the voice of young people was heard loudly on Safer Internet Day.

But while the government fails to recognise the representative voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the National Congress, this initiative lacks substance.

The National Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA) is a national cross-disability coalition that represents the authentic voice of people with disabNational Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA) is a national cross-disability coalition that represents the authentic voice of people with disabnational cross-disability coalition that represents the authentic voice of people with disabilities.

The absence of culturally sound representative arrangements exacerbates this and limits the ability of Indigenous peoples» voices to be heard on the national stage and to influence decision - making processes.

John Gilroy, ARC Research Fellow in Indigenous Health, Disability and Community Development at the University of Sydney, voiced frustration over the lack of transparency of the agency overseeing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), arguing that it may not meet the needs of Indigenous people with disabilities.

amplify the voice of the voluntary sector and people with lived experience of healthcare to inform national policy

VACCHO also installed a members» timeline in the building that lays out how, since opening its doors on 16 April 1996, VACCHO has been striving to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and ensuring Aboriginal Victoria has a voice at the table at a local and national level.

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