He cited Conference Board of Canada indications that Hamilton was the fastest growing economy in Ontario in 2012 and the fact it ranked Hamilton high
on the economic diversity scale.
But it should be based
on economic diversity, not necessarily academic,» said City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal of Manhattan.
Not exact matches
Innovation thrives
on diversity; by excluding more than half of our population, we are greatly limiting
economic growth.
While
economic necessity may force the government to take a strong stance
on immigration, work still needs to be done to protect
diversity in the country.
Although drawing
on this Tradition, as well as
on the Hindu advaita - vedanta and the Buddhist pratityasamutpada (the interrelatedness of all beings), he eventually comes up with an abstract form of «Trinity» as a figure — a unity in triple
diversity, but detached from the
economic manifestation of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
It is this which the contented churchmanship of the eighteenth century seemed to fail to realize — one thinks of such amusing illustrations as Adam Smith's discussion of the ministry in England and Scotland
on the basis of its
economic status 3 or the even more startling defense of
diversity of orders in the Church by Archdeacon Paley
on the ground that it «may be considered as the stationing of ministers of religion in the various ranks of civil life.»
With its strong commitment to cultural and
economic diversity, the Cincinnati Waldorf School relies heavily
on the success of its annual fundraising to achieve a balanced budget each year.
As a result it didn't do very well with group three but failed to motivate enough of those who might be hostile to the EU for
economic reasons but open to Remain
on the basis of values of solidarity,
diversity and cooperation.
Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Stringer and others kept their criticisms largely focused
on the disappointing figures regarding MWBE contracting and the importance of
diversity for
economic development in the city.
Mr Clegg will argue that such companies play an integral part in the
economic recovery, that they bring
diversity and are statistically less likely to fail that companies not based
on this model.
Councilmember Rodriguez touched
on the issues of education, affordable housing,
economic development and quality of life, and his address was preceded by a series of performances that represented the
diversity of his constituency in music and song.
Center for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators and Human Sciences Research Council, March 2014 (South Africa workforce); Women in Science, UNESCO Institute for Statistics (gender); Leading the Way: Increasing the
Diversity of the Science Workforce: Project Two: Exploring the Impact of Socio -
Economic Background
on Careers in Science, by TBR.
The financial health and
diversity of many of the companies
on this year's top 20 list mean their R&D programs have been sheltered from the
economic storm.
Although mentoring has helped increase
diversity over the past 20 years, these efforts have been carried out
on an ad - hoc basis with limited human and
economic resources.
Climate change, biological
diversity, desertification, land degradation and drought are intricately related
on the social,
economic and environmental fronts.
Director Dot Harris, Office of
Economic Impact and
Diversity at the Department of Energy, will be
on the line with Dr. Rebecca Spyke - Keiser, Associate Deputy Administrator for Strategy and Policy at NASA; Jill Fuss, Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Stephanie Stilson, Engineer at Kennedy Space Center and NASA Headquarters, and a class at Andrew Jackson Middle School in Titusville, Florida, to discuss ways to find role models for young people in STEM fields and answer questions from students and the general public about STEM careers.
To sum up, teachers need to support sustainable alternatives to neoliberal capitalism with its emphasis
on economic growth; protect nature's resources for future generations; protect ecosystems and help support biodiversity; support a community based economics, and a grassroots democracy that includes participatory and direct forms, embody anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-sexist, and anti-homophobic pedagogies that respect
diversity and work from a post-patriarchal perspective.
The fact that the Euro is in such trouble and creating such political and
economic turmoil ought to scare us away from trying to impose a centralized solution
on too much
diversity.
On balance, however, she tends toward the view that no - excuses schools will turn out to have stronger impact on kids» life prospects than efforts at forced diversity via economic integratio
On balance, however, she tends toward the view that no - excuses schools will turn out to have stronger impact
on kids» life prospects than efforts at forced diversity via economic integratio
on kids» life prospects than efforts at forced
diversity via
economic integration.
While there was a great deal of
economic diversity (we used to tease that we definitely lived
on the wrong side of town), it was the difference of middle class versus upper middle class.
It might even provide an opening for communities to have greater
diversity by socio -
economic status knowing that since the balance
on whole (the mean) was the grading criteria there would be room for greater deviation.
Most parents say they value racial / ethnic and
economic diversity in schools — but they're divided
on its actual benefits, and interest wanes if it means a longer trip to school.
Abstract: In this article the literature
on the effects of school size is summarized to describe what is currently known about its relationship to
economic efficiency, curricular
diversity, academic achievement, and related variables.
But, he added in the same radio interview as Huff, that most of the departing students were from affluent families, «and that is having a negative effect
on our culture and
economic diversity.»
Donald Trump will likely set back federal efforts for school integration, but the 100 school districts promoting
economic diversity mostly created their plans
on their own and school districts can continue to do so in the age of Trump.
Integration Ambassadors: A Grassroots Organization of Parents and Educators in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, Keeps Racial and
Economic Diversity in Schools and
on Agendas by Susan Eaton (2013)
Increasing racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio -
economic, and gender
diversity in the teacher workforce can have a positive effect for all students, but the impact is even more pronounced when students have a teacher who shares characteristics of their identity.20 For example, teachers of color are often better able to engage students of color, 21 and students of color score higher
on standardized tests when taught by teachers of color.22 By holding students of color to a set of high expectations, 23 providing culturally relevant teaching, confronting racism through teaching, and developing trusting relationships with their students, teachers of color can increase other educational outcomes for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendance.24
Concerned educators can begin by contributing their insights and public support to the National Coalition
on School
Diversity (NCSD), a network of national civil rights organizations and others (my own organization is a member) advocating a greater commitment to racial and economic diversity in federal policy and
Diversity (NCSD), a network of national civil rights organizations and others (my own organization is a member) advocating a greater commitment to racial and
economic diversity in federal policy and
diversity in federal policy and funding.
For me, its
diversity,
economic influence, expansiveness, beauty, endurance and its ability to nurture and neglect at the same time are some of the characteristics of the United States that made a permanent impact
on my mind.
The summit was hosted by the National Security Council and focused
on three areas: Studying, Volunteering, and Working Abroad as a Civic and
Economic Imperative; Pushing Greater
Diversity of Travelers, Destinations, and Fields — Pushing Through the Barriers; and Cultural Exploration.
The images were taken
on return trips between 2000 and 2003 while working
on other series, including Dalam, an impressive collection of 258 photographs capturing the interiors of individual Malaysian homes in what becomes a survey of social,
economic, and religious
diversity.
With a focus
on work made by artists born after 1968, in addition to several early pioneers who were active internationally in the 1960s and 70s, Under the Same Sun at the SLG examines a
diversity of creative responses by artists to complex, shared realities that have been influenced by colonial and modern histories, repressive governments,
economic crises, and social inequality, as well as by concurrent periods of regional
economic wealth, development, and progress.
As I write in Chapter 1 of the report, in comparison to the relative
diversity in goals among national environmental groups historically, conservative think tanks, advocacy groups and aligned industry associations are marked by a much narrower outlook focused
on limited government, reduced regulation and
economic growth.
ActionAid USA African Services Committee AIDS Foundation of Chicago AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland Alliance for a Just Society BAART Programs California NOW Center for Biological
Diversity Center for
Economic and Social Rights Center of Concern Chicago Political Economy Group Conference of Major Superiors of Men Corporate Accountability International DYNS Services EcoEquity EG Justice Food & Water Watch Foundation Earth Franciscan Action Network Friends of the Earth U.S. Gender Action Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives Grassroots Global Justice Alliance Grassroots International Greenpeace USA Health Global Access Project (GAP) HIV Prevention Justice Alliance (HIV PJA) HIV / AIDS Law Project Holy Cross International Justice Office Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy International HIV / AIDS Alliance USA International Rivers Jobs with Justice Jubilee Oregon Jubilee USA Network Labor Campaign for Single Payer Labor Network for Sustainability Lifelong AIDS Alliance Main Street Alliance Marin Interfaith Task Force
on the Americas, USA Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns National Nurses United National Organization for Women (NOW) NETWORK New Rules for Global Finance Nicaragua Center for Community Action Oxfam America PeterCares House PR CoNCRA Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) Raging Grannies Rainforest Action Network RESULTS Right to the City Alliance Sustainable Energy and Economy Network / Institute for Policy Studies Sisters of the Holy Cross — Congregation Justice Committee START at Westminster SustainUS Tax Justice Network USA Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL - NY) Wealth for the Common Good Women Together for Change, Inc. 350.
The social foundations of children's mental and physical health and well - being are threatened by climate change because of: effects of sea level rise and decreased biologic
diversity on the
economic viability of agriculture, tourism, and indigenous communities; water scarcity and famine; mass migrations; decreased global stability46; and potentially increased violent conflict.47 These effects will likely be greatest for communities already experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.48
Perhaps the most notable of these at the international level is the Convention
on Biological
Diversity's Decision XIII / 14 para 6 which notes «that more transdisciplinary research and sharing of knowledge among appropriate institutions is needed in order to better understand the impacts of climate - related geoengineering
on biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, socio -
economic, cultural and ethical issues and regulatory options.»
Governor Kasich appreciates the need for energy
diversity, and was unwilling to close the door
on innovative technologies that would spark jobs and
economic development.
The wide range of inter-connected topics will include: local food, public policy, democracy, local business, the commons, cooperatives, local finance, spirituality, connecting to nature,
economic indicators, health, education, bridging the North - South divide, the new economy movement, climate justice, cultural
diversity, biodiversity, environmental justice, income inequality, and the impact of the economy
on our psychological well - being.
The report was released
on Wednesday by the UN Convention
on Biological
Diversity, which has been assessing the
economic impacts climate change and degrading biodiversity could have
on the world.
The final part V — perhaps overly ambitiously — labeled «Studies
on EU Law and
Economic Integration» offers three final gems of the scholarly
diversity of José Luís Da Cruz Vilaça.
The Power of the Purse, which is a program that's free, can be downloaded by anyone, can be done in Bar Association or in conjunction with in - house counsel, and it advises in - house counsel
on ways that they can use their
economic influence to increase
diversity on law firm teams, not just women but
diversity as well in all other ethnicity and other ways.
Professor Taylor attributes this development to many factors, including the need for lower - tiered schools to maintain revenue by (wittingly or unwittingly) using
diversity to help accomplish this goal, as well as elite law schools using the
economic downturn as an opportunity to focus more
on admitting students with the highest LSAT scores.
A third and final objective is to stimulate a discussion
on the proper governance of globalization in order to develop dynamic multilateral international commercial tools which are both reliable and easily accessible and based
on recognized principles and which take into account the
diversity of the various legal systems, their languages and their
economic and demographic importance.
The research and the resulting paper, entitled «
On wealth and the
diversity of friendships: High social class people around the world have fewer international friends,» were funded by Britain's
Economic and Social Research Council and Saint Petersburg State University in Russia.
Australia played an active role in developing the Convention
on Biological
Diversity - the groundbreaking international treaty which links sustainable
economic development with the preservation of ecosystems, species and genetic resources.
The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the
diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based
on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals
on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political,
economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples co
economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political,
economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples co
economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace,
economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples co
economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant
on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples co
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their
economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples co
economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based
on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,
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