Sentences with phrase «policy voice for»

[13] In this regard, human rights can be viewed as the platform for lobby groups to provide a clear policy voice for the unheard.

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And for any HR policy, not only ones relating to office romance, Huhman suggests holding an annual company - wide event to revisit rules to see if they still make sense and so that every employee feels that they have a voice.

Voicing support for a carbon tax through the Climate Leadership Council is good, but it's time to start actively lobbying for such policies, and supporting politicians who will enact them.

In a lengthy email to his colleagues first obtained by BuzzFeed, the foreign - policy hawk argued that the cable news network had been transformed from a «legitimate and much - needed outlet for conservative voices» into a «propaganda machine for a destructive and ethically ruinous administration.»

We joined this council with the intent to be a voice for working people and real hope that it would result in positive economic policy, but it has become yet another broken promise on the President's record.

Shapiro called Tillerson not stopping in Israel a «mistake» and tweeted it's «yet another blow to Tillerson's credibility as an authoritative voice for US policy.»

From supporting projects that I'm passionate about, such as being an advocate for gay rights, to drug policy reform, to using my voice and that of the Virgin Group to shine a spotlight on issues that I believe are unacceptable, such as poaching and the death penalty.

For example, while a number of communities are debating how to provide benefits to gig economy workers, without policies that ensure a baseline wage threshold or that grant workers a voice in determining their wages and benefits, low - road companies could respond to requirements to contribute to benefits with commensurate decreases in pay.

aims to bring home the debate regarding the perceived benefits of the Canadian government's support for an unregulated overseas mining sector by presenting first - hand the stories and voices of those affected by Canadian policies and investment.

Gerecht was essentially with (see his 2012 essay «Living with Islam») certain voices in the Obama State Dept., or among the academic supporters of the Revolution at a site like The Arabist, which for a time held that the Revolution presented a chance to split the broad Islamic constituency represented by the Brotherhood, to separate the Brothers ready to meet democratic secularists half - way, from the rest, and to let the latter earn the scorn of the populace through their own policies, actions, etc..

$ 14 paper In Human Dignity in the Biotech Century: A Christian Vision for Public Policy, some of the most active voices in the American bioethics....

Even after the White House announced a revised policy Friday that exempts religious institutions from having to pay for the contraception coverage, at least one bishop voiced disgust.

Fundamentalist Christians have a voice much louder than their actual numbers and they are responsible for way too much in social policy than is justified by their numbers.

The great problem for democracy in a complex society is to make the voice of each citizen count in the determination of public policy.

1) Churches need to be a voice for economic justice for lower - income families by, for instance, advocating for more generous child and earned - income tax credits, as well as for the elimination of the marriage penalties embedded in many of our public policies directed towards lower - income families.

When the church is consumed and possessed by mortgages, capital campaigns, membership numbers, qualifications for membership or deacon or elder, the variety and format of financial reports, redecorating, ordination policies, the proper delineation of committee responsibilities, the aggregation and strengthening and protection of church hierarchical authority, the preference for political associations and prominence instead of being a voice and influence for justice and compassion, seasonal vestment colors, the abandonment and refusal to acknowledge congregations who dare to be excited by their proclaiming and provoking and living and sharing the Good News, the continual choosing and preoccupation with better organization over better outreach, or what styles of worship are to be offered — then it is time for an earth - shaking, stone - rolling, curtain ripping, hurricane - strength, fiery and noisy transformational revolution that will resurrect the Good News in the body and spirit of communities and individuals.

The Catch - 22 for Christians pondering the relationship of religion and public policy in a culturally diverse society is that if Christianity is to have a voice in shaping public philosophy, it seems that equity demands that it do so in a way that gives Christians no special voice.

Virtually all of the curators voiced resentment over the fact that, as they see it, the government is trying to dictate a sweeping, generalized policy in a situation that calls for a case - by - case approach — one that respects the diversity of the various tribes as well as the responsibilities of individual museums.

A recent full - page advertisement appearing in major U.S. newspapers argues for support of the State of Israel and voices concern over «the recent direction of American foreign policy» in the Middle East.

It means the Church, through the collective voice of the bishops, speaking authoritatively, taking a position for this policy option and against the other.

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.

«We have a tremendous opportunity to bring organic farmers» voices and their experience with agriculture to policymakers in Washington, D.C.,» Elizabeth Kucinich, Board Policy Chair for Rodale Institute and head of the Organic Farming Association, said in a statement.

The Initiative's activities are focused on: Mapping out a course to a stronger, cleaner economy by establishing a 10 - year vision for making Canada a clean growth leader, supported by specific goals, metrics, and policy road maps Bringing together a diverse group of Canadian leaders who provide a balanced, evidence - based voice for implementing this vision Demonstrating...

The senior policy adviser for the Obesity Policy Coalition, Jane Martin, also voices concern at the way the government's bid to seem reasonable to all sides ends up trapping it in the grip of indpolicy adviser for the Obesity Policy Coalition, Jane Martin, also voices concern at the way the government's bid to seem reasonable to all sides ends up trapping it in the grip of indPolicy Coalition, Jane Martin, also voices concern at the way the government's bid to seem reasonable to all sides ends up trapping it in the grip of industry.

Most importantly, we offer a powerful, unified voice for the industry that reaches a presence beyond individual companies in order to promote the fairness of standards, regulations, and policies concerning non-alcoholic beverages.

Ms Loane said her mandate would include establishing a platform for Australia to develop a retirement outcomes policy, ensuring financial services had a «voice of influence» in the debate on tax and federation white papers, and building the right regulatory architecture so Australia could develop a significant presence in Asia.

They also contribute to ADBA's response to consultations and other requests for information from government, which gives them a key role in forming policy and ensuring that the voice of our members and the AD industry is heard.

The Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) has been working with the Mayor's Office to bring the Good Food Purchasing Program to Chicago over the past three years and building support for the policy through a local coalition made of a broad representation of the voices of Chicago's food sPolicy Action Council (CFPAC) has been working with the Mayor's Office to bring the Good Food Purchasing Program to Chicago over the past three years and building support for the policy through a local coalition made of a broad representation of the voices of Chicago's food spolicy through a local coalition made of a broad representation of the voices of Chicago's food system.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

Global Health Council (GHC) GHC facilitates discussion around global health priorities, advocates for improved investments and policies to advance the global health age nda, and provides resources designed to clarify, educate and demonstrate a unified voice for global health.

Physicians have a primary responsibility for translating research and evidence into guidance for parents and children, and they are credible and influential voices for advancing public education and policy concerning population health.

Having those conversations, and seeing them reflected into policy, it's phenomenal for me to be a little cog in that huge wheel — to have my voice heard and make a little bit of a difference.»

Today's changes come hot on the heels of the government's launch of a new Office for Disability Issues (ODI) last week, which will aim to give disabled people a stronger voice in policy - making.

With fragmented Arab and international policies on Libya, there is little hope for a voice for unity to be sustained within.

Of course, there are other necessary elements including an innovation strategy, policies to boost human capital giving employees a stake and voice in the firm as well as upgrading skills, more investment in science and R&D, and more risk capital for firms in export - led sectors.

«Today, the Party has become a voice for higher taxes and job - killing policies that will bloat the public workforce and increase the role of government regardless of the consequences, at a time when we need fiscal constraint,» Hills continued.

This trend provides opportunities for advocacy organizations engaging in these larger public policy conversations to become live video broadcasters, and add their live video — and voices — to the public and media's news consumption.

Advocacy blogs seem to work best for organizations that have either a very strong policy side (and hence a good stream of content) or a particularly strong voice or personality.

«Imagine, for example, tailored advertisements created for individual «swing voters» (selected automatically through profiling), pointing out a party's positive steps in the policy areas that are most likely to interest them (also selected automatically), omitting those areas where party policy doesn't fit, and couching it in a language appropriate to the individual's ethnic, educational, cultural and linguistic background, illustrated with a few appropriate news TV clips, and playing background music exactly to the individual's taste and voiced over by an actor that profiling reveals that individual likes?

Even as he voiced support for proposals generally backed by Democrats — including expanded background checks and raising the age limit to 21 for some gun buyers — the president peppered his remarks with inaccurate facts about mass shootings and gun policy.

As a visionary for New York's economy, she has created a leading voice for business on economic growth, corporate governance, tax policy, labor, manufacturing, campaign finance reform, value creation, and education, among other issues.

For quite some time Iran has mostly voiced a policy of non-first strike, essentially «we don't like you, but we'd rather not have a war unless you attack us» while Netanyahu has been consistent in calling for the destruction of IrFor quite some time Iran has mostly voiced a policy of non-first strike, essentially «we don't like you, but we'd rather not have a war unless you attack us» while Netanyahu has been consistent in calling for the destruction of Irfor the destruction of Iran.

During his time in the Assembly, Brian has established himself as a consistent progressive voice for affordable housing, equitable transportation policy, and addressing income inequality.

Local residents were able to voice concerns about Syracuse Police Department policy during a forum hosted Wednesday evening as part of the city's search for a new police chief.

The letter was signed by Rootstrikers, American Family Voices, Democracy for America, MoveOn.org and four other groups that campaign for progressive policies.

The policies we have fought for need to be voiced as loud as ever in opposition to a political establishment that remains out of touch with working people.

He ticked off a list of school governance reforms the union is pushing for in Albany: don't allow the citywide Panel for Educational Policy to be controlled by one person; give Community Education Councils a real voice, especially concerning co-locations; and require that the schools chancellor be an educator.

One such initiative which I know will bear fruit has been the establishment of the Poverty Committee, chaired by Rev. Pointer, to provide a voice for the needs of our most impoverished residents, wherever they may reside, to be heard and acted on by policy makers.