Sentences with phrase «of women in his government»

As Don Braid wrote in the Calgary Herald, «Alberta has become a kind of social laboratory, unique in North America, to test whether a near - majority of women in a government caucus makes a change in style and substance.

The President acknowledged the case made by the WIPF for better representation of women in his government and assured that women would fare well in the composition of parastatals and their boards in the first quarter of the year.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo has promised to fulfill a 30 % representation of women in its government as well as work with the 7 parliament to pass the Affirmative Action Law which will ensure equal participation of women at all levels.

That said, increasing the numbers of women in government (as in the parliament) does not go uncontested.

As I know from personal experience, Carl has a lengthy track record of being deeply committed to expanding the role of women in government and he has played a vital role in overcoming fractious divisions and unifying one of New York's most diverse counties.

Labour has issued a briefing note saying that David Cameron's attempt to use the reshuffle to address the shortage of women in the government is «a damp squib».

As for the presence of women in government, the mayors say they bring a different perspective to the table: «I didn't go into government so that I could play by the same rules.

Men and women who attended the gallery opening wrote about the difficulty in obtaining an abortion, the lack of women in government, and the catcalls women receive as they walk down the street.

Not exact matches

Syrian President Bashar Assad and his government are suspected of having used nerve - agent and chlorine gases against people living in Douma, Syria, on April 7, killing dozens and injuring hundreds of men, women, and children.

The Japanese government added an extra day to what's typically a two - day summit to accommodate Trump, whom an aide of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described this week as «one of the most remarkable people in the world because she is actively trying to support women entrepreneurs and improve women's participation in society,» according to The Washington Post.

In Canada, the report notes, unlike in the U.S., there have been strong efforts to emphasize diversity at the highest levels of government and society, most notably that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who appointed 15 men and 15 women to cabinet positionIn Canada, the report notes, unlike in the U.S., there have been strong efforts to emphasize diversity at the highest levels of government and society, most notably that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who appointed 15 men and 15 women to cabinet positionin the U.S., there have been strong efforts to emphasize diversity at the highest levels of government and society, most notably that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who appointed 15 men and 15 women to cabinet positions.

Expert Market also noted that earlier this month, the U.K. government ordered thousands of companies to disclose information such as employee salaries and titles to suss out cases in which women are being underpaid within organizations.

This year's awards are open to all Australian business women that meet the entry criteria in the following categories: * Westpac Group Business Owner Award (owners with a 50 per cent share or more in a business, with responsibility for key management decision making); * Australian Government Private and Corporate Sector Award (employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above critewomen that meet the entry criteria in the following categories: * Westpac Group Business Owner Award (owners with a 50 per cent share or more in a business, with responsibility for key management decision making); * Australian Government Private and Corporate Sector Award (employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above Government Private and Corporate Sector Award (employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business); * Hudson Community and Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above Government Award (employees of government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above government departments, statutory bodies and not - for - profit organisations); * Panasonic Young Business Women's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above criteWomen's Award (women aged 30 years and under, with any of the above critewomen aged 30 years and under, with any of the above criteria).

Changes in government contracting guidelines, and an awareness of those changes, has made it more attractive for women to own businesses; and there has been an increasing number of resources available to women and veterans who want to become entrepreneurs.

Amy Cuddy, a faculty member at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, has conducted an experiment with her graduate students demonstrating that holding an assertive body posture for as little as two minutes increases the amount of testosterone in the body, in men and women.

Generous daycare subsidies might be the smartest thing governments can do: Extensive research shows the most effective way to increase the number of women taking part in the economy is to ensure reliable, affordable child care.

Government support of small business and investments in women - owned startups could do much to keep America on the forefront.

This tiny Virginia city is home to several trade and government services businesses, and boasts 11 of the fastest - growing, women - led, private companies in America.

Women business owners still face greater difficulties in gaining access to commercial credit and bidding on government contracts than do their male colleagues, and pockets of resistance to women entrepreneurs remain strong in some industries and geographic regWomen business owners still face greater difficulties in gaining access to commercial credit and bidding on government contracts than do their male colleagues, and pockets of resistance to women entrepreneurs remain strong in some industries and geographic regwomen entrepreneurs remain strong in some industries and geographic regions.

In the past, fewer than 5 percent of the women - owned firms in the United States were certified to do business with their state government and only 1.5 percent of the billions of dollars in federal contracts went to women - owned firmIn the past, fewer than 5 percent of the women - owned firms in the United States were certified to do business with their state government and only 1.5 percent of the billions of dollars in federal contracts went to women - owned firmin the United States were certified to do business with their state government and only 1.5 percent of the billions of dollars in federal contracts went to women - owned firmin federal contracts went to women - owned firms.

In 2013, the most recent year for which data are available, the government reports roughly 37 percent of men and 42 percent of women claimed Social Security at age 62.

Six of his 34 ministers in government are women.

A former top military aide to Secretary Ash Carter used a government credit card to pay large bar tabs at strip clubs in Rome and in South Korea frequented by prostitutes and engaged in «inappropriate» behavior with women, a long - awaited report by the Department of Defense Inspector General released Thursday found.

While it probably wouldn't change Sessions» mind on the issue, the CBO found that in an oddly backhanded way, requiring women to register for the draft would actually save the government tens of millions of dollars in the years ahead.

The Liberal government has signalled that next Tuesday's budget will include initiatives to promote gender equality, improve the economic success of women, ensure more gender equality in boardrooms and ease access to capital for female entrepreneurs.

So it may come as no surprise that the top five highest - earning elected women serving in governments worldwide, as surveyed by British financial service firm IG Group, coincidentally happen to earn less than their elected male counterparts in an all - gender list of of elected, appointed and lifetime world leaders.

According to the Kurdish Regional Government, 3,543 women in total went missing during IS» takeover of Sinjar.

The workforce participation rate for women between the ages of 15 and 64 rose to a record 69.4 percent in 2017, the Nikkei said, citing government data.

A woman walks past the headquarters of «Zaman» newspaper, after being closed by the government in Istanbul, Thursday, July 28, 2016.

But family lawyers and women's rights workers believe the legislation represents a turning point in the freedoms of Russian women, a dark signal from the very top of government that their lives are losing value.

A classic work on leadership for business men and women, government leaders and all persons in positions of authority.

This exclusive group of WBENC - Certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) is comprised of 25 women leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the organization and to breaking down barriers for women owned businesses in the corporate and government supply chWomen's Business Enterprises (WBEs) is comprised of 25 women leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the organization and to breaking down barriers for women owned businesses in the corporate and government supply chwomen leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the organization and to breaking down barriers for women owned businesses in the corporate and government supply chwomen owned businesses in the corporate and government supply chains.

The B.C. government is supporting the advancement of women in the workplace and the global economy with its involvement in this year's We for She conference.

The government - backed report from Lord Mervyn Davies, who has been championing gender equality in the boardroom, shows that FTSE 100 companies have exceeded the target of having 25 % women on their boards — more than doubling the number in 2011 when the target was set.

WBENC is dedicated to advancing the success of certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), Corporate Members, and government agencies, in partnership with its Regional Partner Organizations.

Reacting to the review, the CBI called on the government to assist companies in increasing the representation of women with more free childcare and promoting flexible working.

The Women's Business Council - Southwest presents this gala recognizes and honors WBEs and Sustaining (Corporate) Members for their exemplary contributions in achieving the Council's mission of advancing and enhancing business opportunities between WBEs, corporate America, and the government.

Quebec's Liberal government adopted the requirement in 2011 that boards of state - owned enterprises include an equal number of women and men, thereby legislating «gender parity» for that group.

I don't like when people are told to hire women — not because the world doesn't need more of them heading corporate boardrooms and government cabinets — but because such pressure, in my experience, has a good chance of getting the wrong women hired.

In recognition of his commitment to women's business success, WBENC President and CEO Pamela Prince - Eason presented Young with the prestigious Crystal Leadership Award at WBENC's 2012 Salute to Women's Business Enterprises, before more than 1,200 attendees representing major corporations, government entities and women's businewomen's business success, WBENC President and CEO Pamela Prince - Eason presented Young with the prestigious Crystal Leadership Award at WBENC's 2012 Salute to Women's Business Enterprises, before more than 1,200 attendees representing major corporations, government entities and women's busineWomen's Business Enterprises, before more than 1,200 attendees representing major corporations, government entities and women's businewomen's businesses.

Through the approval of third - party certification, the United States SBA has taken an important step in enabling women's businesses to effectively compete and win contracts with the government.

Speakers making the case for why it's time to listen to the experts and Canadians — and get down to business and develop a made - in - Canada proportional representation system include Hassan Yussuff, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, Katelynn Northam, electoral reform campaign lead at Leadnow, Farhat Rehman of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women and Annie Bérubé, director of government relations at Équiterre.

The conference is the largest and most prestigious gathering of corporate and government buyers and Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) in the nation.

The event will showcase their top executives discussing the inclusion of WBEs in the supply chain before 1,500 attendees including C - suite and senior executives of WBENC Corporate and Government Members, WBEs, WBENC's Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs), and other stakeholders in the women's and diverse business community.

, WBENC's 16th NC&BF is the largest and most prestigious gathering of corporate and government buyers and women's business suppliers in the nation.

WBENC is a leader in women's business development and the nation's premier third - party certifier of WBEs as suppliers to corporations and government entities.

PayPal publicly released its government - mandated diversity reports for the first time Friday, showing small gains for women and people of color in its executive ranks in the past year but still an overwhelmingly white and male top management.

It means restoring honest, rigorous policy debate, advocating for more formal representation of women and minority groups, and challenging the retreat of government from investing in our communities.

The new parental benefits are among a host of measures in the 2017 budget that the government touts as helping families, and particularly women, by giving them more flexibility in juggling work and their families.

Diversity is a goal of many governments, as minority - and women - owned businesses provide unique perspectives and add to local economies in ways that traditional businesses often overlook.