Sentences with phrase «recognized as human rights»

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Zakaria wasn't suggesting ceding Western values and beliefs — but rather recognizing that prevailing attitudes on such issues as the environment, human rights, and social affairs are different in many parts of Asia than those that hold sway in the West.

2016.12.05 RBC businesses in the US recognized as «Best Place to Work for LGBT + Equality» by the Human Rights Campaign Seventh year the company achieved 100 percent on Corporate Equality Index...

2014.12.01 U.S. RBC businesses recognized as a» Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality» by The Human Rights Campaign Fifth year the company achieved 100 percent on Corporate Equality Index...

Recalling that internationally - recognized human rights include social, economic, and cultural rights as well as political and civil rights, we should acknowledge that economic relations and human rights are mutually supportive dimensions of our mature relationship with China.

This is not to dismiss or marginalize the importance of civil and political rights such as freedom of expression and religion, but rather to adopt an integrated approach recognizing that all internationally recognized human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated.

As Canadians recognize, there are human rights abuses in Asia.

Over the last few years Canadian HR Reporter webinars have been recognized as an industry standard and include partnerships with a number of leading organizations including the Human Resources Professionals Association, the Human Resources Institute of Alberta, the Human Resources Association of New Brunswick and the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

On the other hand, one must welcome the true conquests of the Enlightenment, human rights, and especially the freedom of faith and its practice, and recognize these as being essential elements for the authenticity of religion. . . .

Article 25 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, specifically recognizes «housing» as one of the rights relating to lRights, 1948, specifically recognizes «housing» as one of the rights relating to lrights relating to living.

In short, anyone who appreciates the rapid change in historical circumstances and does not flee from this into a ghetto; anyone who knows that there is and always has been a mutable, human law of the Church, and that this kind of change has always been practised; anyone, moreover, who reflects that the Church not only has the right but the duty of shaping its canon law in accordance with changes in the times, will not be surprised at the change in many legal regulations which he is living through at the present time, but will recognize and accept this as a sign of the vitality of the Church and its pastoral care.

He writes explicitly: «I shall assume that the process thinkers are right in holding that an adequate metaphysics of time must recognize dynamic becoming in nature as well as in human consciousness.

A political decision, namely, against a state which as a totalitarian state can not recognize any task, proclamation and order other than its own, nor acknowledge any other God than itself, and which therefore in proportion to its development had of necessity to undertake the oppression of the Christian church and the suppression of all human right and freedom.

As Pope John XXIII wrote in his encyclical Pacem in Terris (1963), «Any government which refused to recognize human rights, or acted in violation of them, would not only fail in its duty; its decrees would be wholly lacking in binding force.»

Indeed, Arkes recognizes as much elsewhere in his argument, for he writes with approval: «During the First Congress, James Madison remarked that the natural right of human beings to be governed only with their consent was an «absolute truth.»

See paragraph 89 of the Center's lawsuit, which alleges that «CRLP advocates» for «interpretations of existing treaties and other international human rights agreements that favor protection of reproductive rights, including abortion, as internationally recognized human rights.»

Then, once the «reproductive rights» language is adopted, CRLP and others take that language back to the legal systems of the participating nations and claim (as the CRLP did in its own lawsuit) that such «agreements... favor protection of reproductive rights, including abortion, as internationally recognized human rights.»

Rather than attempting to have animals classified as «persons,» which Professor Carlin says would «narrow the gap between humans and the lower animals,» the Christian animal rights movement wants them to be recognized as the sentient beings they are, demonstrably capable of physical and emotional suffering.

While «government must be on the side of human life» he recognized that» it is very difficult to criminalize any activity once a large portion of society comes to see it as a «right.»»

Human rights in cyberspace should not only be articulated as individual rights, but should be recognized both as individual and as collective rights.

I shall assume that the process thinkers are right in holding that an adequate metaphysics of time must recognize dynamic becoming in nature as well as in human consciousness.

What we need is to recognize that some human rights crises may demand preemptive force (In the form of humanitarian intervention) as a deterrent to much greater violence.

The meeting of basic human needs has increasingly been recognized as both a universal prerequisite of individual contribution to the common good and a basic human right.

As a nationally recognized leader in LGBT Healthcare equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, we take great pride in the many years of helping same - sex couples and individuals become parents.

For example, recognizing the human and civil rights of African - Americans required changing laws and, as a result, great progress has been made in the last 60 years.

The human rights lawyer had asked the court to restrain the FederalGovernment of Nigeria, the EFCC and all other authorities from recognizing Magu as the chairman of EFCC, either in acting or substantive capacity.

The right to information is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the country's 1992 Constitution and recognized as a right under International Conventions on Human rihuman right guaranteed by the country's 1992 Constitution and recognized as a right under International Conventions on Human riHuman rights.

Also, it is important to notice that the Chinese Government officially recognizes that human rights can not be applied in China in the same way as in Western countries due to «political and economical» differences:

But seriously; two centuries ago, this was actually a matter of importance, and the world community came to recognize voluntary expatriation as a matter of basic human rights.

:: Urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29bn Paris Club refunds received by your government and meant for the payment of pension arrears and gratuities;:: Adopt a human rights policy of guaranteeing regular payment of pension benefits and entitlements so that pensioners and their families can live decently;:: Recognize the human rights of Edo State pensioners and ensure their full and effective enjoyment of those rights, as well as provide them with information to enable them to claim their rights;:: Treat all pensioners in Edo State as individuals with humanity and dignity and respect and promote their higher standard of living and improve economic and social conditions for all pensioners;:: Provide Edo State pensioners with proper support and assistance to alleviate their plight, including by ensuring informal, community - based and recreation - oriented programs for pensioners to help develop their sense of self - reliance and independence;:: Reduce opportunities for corruption in the spending of the Paris Club refunds

After almost a decade serving as a Captain in the Legal Directorate of the Ghana Army (1970 — 1979), she has also served as the Legal director, Public education of the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) between 1993 and 2007, and is recognized as one of the few people who helped to set up the Commission.

In the State of New York, the Human Rights Law offers substantially more protection than federal antidiscrimination laws, because gender dysphoria is a recognized medical condition that falls within the broad definition of disability found in the state law, as New York courts have recognized.

Three dedicated people — Martha Robles of Rockland Catholic Charities; Elsa Seguinot, retired Sergeant with the NYPD and President of the Rockland County Police Hispanic Society; and Michael Greco, the first Latino appointed as a U.S. Marshall for the South District of New York and Chairman of Rockland County Commission on Human Rights — were recognized for their contributions to the Latino / Hispanic people of Rockland with Distinguished Service Awards.

The Fund was established by a generous gift from Dr. Sessler's children, recognizing both his remarkable career as a physicist and his leadership in bringing the voice of scientists to global concerns of human rights and intellectual freedom.

Although universally recognized, this human right remains largely ignored by governments, as well as the scientific, engineering, health and human rights communities.

As a network of scientific, engineering and health organizations that recognize a role for science and technology in promoting human rights, the Coalition has a unique and vital contribution to make to efforts to ensure that governments respect, protect, and fulfill this neglected right.

Scientific associations, professional societies, and science academies that recognize a role for science and scientists in the realization of human rights are welcome to join the Coalition as Member Organizations.

2016: Kurt Godfried — Dr. Gottfried, a recognized leader in the scientific community on missile defense and nuclear terrorism who was among the founders of the Union of Concerned Scientists, was honored for his long and distinguished career as a «civic scientist,» through his advocacy for arms control, human rights, and integrity in the use of science in public policy making.

Begley and Doidge wade against this current with a strong message of hope: By recognizing neuroplasticity as a real and powerful force, we can tilt our theories of mind back into a realm where choice and free will are meaningful concepts, and where radical improvement to the human condition is possible using the right, scientifically proven techniques.

Such potential for misuse might prompt us to reconceptualize the right to mental integrity, already recognized as a fundamental human right to mental health.

The act is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.

In his first directorial duty since «Into the Wild» (2007), Penn, recognized as a human - rights activist in Haiti, relies on Erin Dignam's shallow, preachy script, filled with whispered, often incoherent dialogue.

Healthcare chaplaincy that recognizes and supports each patient as an individual with full rights to healthcare and support at the end of life is, at its foundation, practicing respect for, promoting, and protecting human rights.

Members embrace the intrinsic value and right to exist of the other - than - human and of natural environments, and recognize that the pursuance and advocacy of a planetary ethic of environmental and social justice needs to be grounded in, as well as restorative and celebratory of, local and indigenous communities and cultures.

It calls for building «an international movement of people of African descent to force nations to ratify and recognize education as human right.»

Their teachers, peers, communities, curriculum and learning resources must help prepare them to recognize and respect human rights globally and to value global well - being, as well as equip them with the relevant skills and competencies for 21st century employment opportunities.

On March 2 of this year, Representative Zemke co-sponsored House Joint Resolution H which calls to amend the state constitution recognizing education and access to literacy as fundamental human rights.

In the United States, they enjoy the same rights of access as guide dogs and are to be permitted anywhere, although since they are not as widely recognized, their humans often have to display an identification card even though this is not legally required.

HLS SALDF was proud to host leaders in the animal protection movement, such as Ingrid Newkirk, president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who spoke about history's progress toward recognizing groups as deserving of rights, and experts in the field of animal law such as Carter Dillard, ALDF director of litigation, who spoke on Animal Rights, Human Rights, and the Future of our Prights, and experts in the field of animal law such as Carter Dillard, ALDF director of litigation, who spoke on Animal Rights, Human Rights, and the Future of our PRights, Human Rights, and the Future of our PRights, and the Future of our Planet.

There is no «side» to science, outside of the normal human habit of wishing to be right, and to convince others that one is right, and recognizing when something is as or more important than many discoveries in the history of human civilization.

For example, a persuasive case could be made that BECCS» potentially negative impact on food security and prices could violate the right to food, as recognized, inter alia, under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.