Sentences with phrase «of ethnic»

But in the process, it laid the groundwork for another debate in the Legislature over what has become a contentious mix of ethnic and racial politics playing out in a diverse suburban district, which may preview similar fights in other locations.

A «race and faith» inquiry will be launched tomorrow to examine the way the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) handles the employment of ethnic minorities.

One good reason for this is that forced relocation of people based on ethnic background or religion is literally the definition of ethnic cleansing.

Meanwhile, Chairman, Warri - Ijaw Peace Monitoring Group, WIPMG, Chief Patrick Bigha, Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI, National Association of Izon - Ebe Law Students, NAILS and Foundation for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, FHRACC, have warned those fanning the embers of ethnic discord over the pipelines vandalization to desist.

Members rejected the idea of ethnic minority and female quotas at last year's conference, causing embarrassment to then leader Charles Kennedy.

We must recognize that we can forge ahead in this changing world only by consensual agreement on all the challenges we face, irrespective of our ethnic, religious, or partisan affiliation».

Tories could capture millions of ethnic minority votes if they soften stance on immigration, says study 13 June 2015

The detail is buried away in Lord Ashcroft's latest poll of ethnic minority voters.

A «Get Out the Vote» randomised experiment in the 2009 European and Local Election; The Political Representation of Ethnic Minorities in the UK in Comparative Perspective; and Electoral Registration and Turnout in South Asian Communities in Great Britain.

But the protein - laden food caught on with consumers of all ethnic groups, which created a vast new market for milk.

The recent move to modernise in every area possible has alienated not just much of the party faithful but also much of our ethnic population.

They also demanded the immediate restructuring of the Presidential Amnesty Programme so as to meet the needs of all ethnic nationalities in the region.

Contrast this with new regime coverage including a comment piece supporting the «impressive» new home secretary, Sajid Javid, trumpeting the «first member of an ethnic minority to hold a great office of state».

There are three keys to winning a bigger proportion of the ethnic minority vote in 2015 - important for the election itself and essential to our long - term future.

His body language also shows that boards of agencies due to finances would be selectively constituted.And this means more of ethnic crisis — indigene, settler and none indigene palaver.

Grace Meng is one of those people and she does not deserve a berating of her ethnic background and beliefs.

The 50 % cap on religious selection in free schools has significantly boosted the access of ethnic minority families to their local schools.

Given the fact that nearly 90 % of ethnic minorities vote Labour and the highest concentration of them live in London it gives that particular interest a huge sway in selections.

He mentioned the support his campaign received as proof, calling it a «fusion» including members of ethnic coalitions, civic organizations, even members of his opponent's party.

Nana Akufo - Addo mentioned that for this to happen he will need the unflinching support of every Ghanaian «irrespective of their ethnic group or religious or political affiliation.

In the opinion of CADA, election threats come in different forms and may include intimidation, registering minors and foreigners, multiple registration, etc. during voter registration exercise or targeting of election officials, intimidation or harassment of journalists, incitement to violence in the media or public, protecting, expanding, or delineating turf or «no - go areas», attacks on election rallies or candidates, intimidation of voters to compel them to vote or stay away, physical attacks on election materials such as snatching and destruction of ballot boxes, armed clashes among political parties, violent clashes among groups of rival supporters, vandalism and physical attacks on property of opponents, targeted attacks against specific candidates or political parties, attacks on rivals who have either won in elections or were defeated, violent street protests and efforts by armed police to maintain or restore order, tear gas, firing on protestors, attacks by protestors on property or the police, escalation and perpetuation of ethnic or sectarian violence.

For those who keep such scores, the House of Lords has a higher proportion of women, a higher proportion of people from ethnic minorities, a broader range of ethnic minorities, and far more people from working - class backgrounds generally and the trade union movement in particular, than can be found down the corridor.

We know from recent research that there are now a large number of ethnic entrepreneurs in the UK, owning close to 250,000 small businesses and representing over 11 % of all new business start - ups.

As a 21st century Minister with the mindset to salvage our young democracy, it is certainly true that the reality of ethnic, religious, and reciprocal positions will periodically find their ways into some of your decisions but let your vision be constantly corrected by cultivating a citizenry and national spirit as you execute your duties to the nation.

Conservative support was flat or falling in areas with large concentrations of ethnic minorities and students, and in the poorest parts of England and Wales.

There are plenty of books still being published about the Second World War, but Keith Lowe is concerned with the aftermath and truly appalling period, especially in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, of ethnic and religious cleansing.

You claim in the comments that this added labor would not solve Japan's problems permanently, since immigrants would adopt the birth rates of ethnic Japanese.

«What's needed now goes well beyond mere sanctions against the architects of ethnic cleansing in Darfur, though it's a disgrace that only now are these being hinted at.»

I don't want to live in a country where children are insulted and placed in fear because of their ethnic background.

68 % of ethnic minorities voted Labour at the last election compared with 31 % of white voters.

Native Americans have experienced the highest rate of prescription opioid deaths out of any ethnic group.

The question of ethnic and gender diversity has been a sensitive one in the Council in recent months.

In an influential paper published in a leading journal, Miguel compared the impact of ethnic diversity on the provision of education in Kenya and Tanzania.

«The electoral reality is that we will not win outright Conservative majorities until we start attracting more of the ethnic vote.

Miguel decided to empirically test whether this assumption was true by comparing the impact of ethnic diversity on development in Kenya and Tanzania.

... but also seen as marking the beginnings of ethnic minorities getting the recognition, respect and equality they deserve.

In a press statement signed by 11 Constituency Secretaries, the executives accuse the leaders of ethnic bigotry questioning why Afoko is being targeted when Mr. Agyepong has also been accused of causing confusion in the party.

Given the closeness of the contest and the high stakes involved for participants, there is a possibility that the practice of ethnic hate speech, the rigging of ballot boxes and the organisation of intimidating practices results in large - scale violence, as witnessed in the previous election.

Ukraine is basically a country split into two distinct demographics - Russia oriented ones (there is a large minority of 17.3 % of ethnic Russians in Ukraine) and Europe oriented ones, especially in Western Ukraine [1].

Schools can promote social inclusion by helping children to discover a version of British history that acknowledges how people from a range of ethnic backgrounds have contributed to contemporary British society, according to new research.

Russia hates the idea of independence movements and especially their success / recognition, given it is itself a confederation of ethnic areas some of which aren't all to happy to be in the confederation.

«The party must be careful about the implications of the failure to break through in Scotland, among public sector workers and in seats with large numbers of ethnic voters Main Cameron spent # 111 getting every extra Conservative vote»

Mike Scala is running for Congress in NY - 6, and he wants the new district lines drawn to be reflective of ethnic populations.

For many, this is a triumph of meritocracy over privilege — a sign that the political establishment is becoming more inclusive and representative of the ethnic, religious and socioeconomic diversity of the wider population.

Condemning Trump's «demoniz [ation] of ethnic groups out of stupidity», Pataki said that he will not «blindly support» Trump in the absence of a coherent political philosophy.

He said people were proud of their ethnic lineage irrespective of being Ewes, Gas or Northerners.

It does not matter that this happened to portion of these communities since genocide can apply to a part or a whole of an ethnic or religious community.

And the practical element of removing perennial instigators of ethnic violence from Kenyan politics should not be discounted either.

In my view, Oxford only has the responsibility to keep the application procedure fair for all of those who apply regardless of ethnic origin, sexuality, gender, [dis] ability or background.

About 1,200 people were killed in a campaign of ethnic violence that followed.