Sentences with phrase «support equality for women»

Like #MeToo, it helps support equality for women in cinema.

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Global Citizen's latest European concert was held during the G - 20 summit in Hamburg in July, where leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared on stage in support of empowering women and girls in the fight for equality.

One of the best and easiest ways to show your support on Women's Equality Day is to learn about the women who have been fighting for gender equality since the U.S. was fouWomen's Equality Day is to learn about the women who have been fighting for gender equality since the U.S. was fouwomen who have been fighting for gender equality since the U.S. was founded.

While Knust does a great job deconstructing our idealized notions that the Bible unilaterally supports the nuclear family, abstinence before marriage, and women's equality, I think she takes some of her own conclusions a bit too far at times — for example, suggesting that David and Jonathan were definitely lovers.

Where I once scoured the internet for articles in support of women's equality and LGBT equality, they are now plentiful, overwhelming.

What bothers me most is that, after all these years of women fighting for equality, with all our demands that we have an «equal partner,» why wouldn't we want to support men in their freedom, too — freedom to be stay - at - home dads, freedom to work part - time so they can maybe find the elusive work - live balance we women obsess about — instead of dooming them to obsolescence?

Cuomo, and running mate Kathy Hochul have created a «Women's Equality Party» ballot line for November, and they're now pushing for all candidates for state office to sign a pledge in support of their «women's equality agenda.&rWomen's Equality Party» ballot line for November, and they're now pushing for all candidates for state office to sign a pledge in support of their «women's equality agenda.&rwomen's equality agenda.»

The campaign of New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn unleashed a harsh attack Thursday on rival Bill Thompson, denouncing him for accepting the support of former U.S. Sen. Al D'Amato, whom the campaign labeled as an «enemy of women's equality.»

In a statement, Zephyr Teachout, who is running against Cuomo in a Democratic primary, faulted the governor for working with Senate Republicans, who have refused to hold a vote on the abortion plank, which none of their members publicly support, but twice passed the nine other women's equality items as separate bills.

And should it be used to persecute a minority that is simply seeking equal rights?If you are going to selectively use your Bible to justify hating homosexuals and our quest for marriage equality, then why do you happen to ignore many many other parts of the Bible such as: the Biblical support of slavery (Luke 12:47 - 48, Ephesians 6:5, 1 Timothy 6:1 - 2), selling your daughters into slavery (Exodus 21:7 - 11), Biblical Incest (Genosis 19:36), Biblical polygamy (1 Kings 11:3), Forbidding women to speak in church (I Cor 14:34 - 35), stoning stubborn children (Duet 21:18 - 2), stoning your daughter if she loses her virginity out of wedlock (Deut 22:20 - 21) or killing the children born out of affairs (Rev 2:22 - 23).

He has pledged unequivocal support for the full, 10 - point Women's Equality Act and recognizes the urgency in fighting for women's health, safety and equality,» said Andrea Miller of NARAL Pro-Choiew New Women's Equality Act and recognizes the urgency in fighting for women's health, safety and equality,» said Andrea Miller of NARAL Pro-Choiew New women's health, safety and equality,» said Andrea Miller of NARAL Pro-Choiew New York.

If you are going to selectively use your Bible to justify hating homosexuals and our quest for marriage equality, then why do you happen to ignore many many other parts of the Bible such as: the Biblical support of slavery (Luke 12:47 - 48, Ephesians 6:5, 1 Timothy 6:1 - 2), selling your daughters into slavery (Exodus 21:7 - 11), Biblical Incest (Genosis 19:36), Biblical polygamy (1 Kings 11:3), Forbidding women to speak in church (I Cor 14:34 - 35), stoning stubborn children (Duet 21:18 - 2), stoning your daughter if she loses her virginity out of wedlock (Deut 22:20 - 21) or killing the children born out of affairs (Rev 2:22 - 23).

And Nicky Morgan, who took over from Mr Gove at the Department for Education and supported his short - lived leadership bid, has also confirmed that she has left her role as Education Secretary and Women and Equalities Minister.

«That's certainly not a good sign for someone who has developed a Women's Equality Party and has gone out of his way to, rhetorically at least, support women's equality and pay equity,» she Women's Equality Party and has gone out of his way to, rhetorically at least, support women's equality and pay equity,» she women's equality and pay equity,» she said.

«We support the issues relating to the Women's Equality Agenda and we are hopeful that by working with the Legislatrure, we will move towards greater equality for women this Women's Equality Agenda and we are hopeful that by working with the Legislatrure, we will move towards greater equality for women this women this year.

An big thank you for all the kind messages of support following my appointment at both the Ministry of Justice & Women & Equalities Office.

«Through his tireless support for women's equality, raising the minimum wage, and revitalizing economic development upstate, Senator O'Brien has been a leading and effective advocate for the people of Rochester,» Cuomo said.

The facts are that I am the only candidate in this race who supports full equality for women, and that Jack Martins and his Republican colleagues killed Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Act not once but twomen, and that Jack Martins and his Republican colleagues killed Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Act not once but tWomen's Equality Act not once but twice.

Amidst attacks on reproductive rights across the nation, New York can demonstrate what we already know to be true — that both New York voters and their elected leaders support full equality for women, including the right to choose.»

NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn unleashed a harsh attack on mayoral rival Bill Thompson, denouncing him for accepting the support of former U.S. Sen. Al D'Amato, whom her campaign labeled as an «enemy of women's equality.»

In November 2016, the City Council Women's Caucus rolled out its first - ever «legislative equality package,» which included bills calling for a report on the use of long - acting reversible contraceptives such as intrauterine devices; sexual assault awareness and prevention training for cab drivers; support for a state bill that prohibits employers from asking potential applicants for their salary history; and another state bill that gives domestic violence survivors access to breaking leases.

Gjonaj has received criticism from women's rights groups for sending taxpayer - funded mailers touting his support for the ten - point women's equality agenda, a suite of bills he voted against.

Williams, in a recent interview with Gay City News, sought to put to rest concerns among progressives about his support for marriage equality and a woman's right to choose.

The rules submitted by Tkaczyk describe a broader and less specific purpose for the party: it will support «candidates and policies that end barriers to equality, eliminate discrimination, safeguard reproductive health, and protect women from violence.»

Zephyr will be a strong and persuasive voice for moving the country toward greater equality in earnings for women and the 99 %, increasing the minimum wage, and helping more citizens engage in electoral politics by supporting public funding of elections.

Woerner has campaigned on women's equality, and supports the passage of Governor Cuomo's 10 - point Women's Equality Agenda, which includes provisions for equal pay and abortion riwomen's equality, and supports the passage of Governor Cuomo's 10 - point Women's Equality Agenda, which includes provisions for equal pay and abortion riWomen's Equality Agenda, which includes provisions for equal pay and abortion rights.

While the move has been welcomed by many as an important step toward healthcare equality for women, religious groups are critical of the plans to support birth - control measures, particularly for drugs such as ulipristal acetate, an emergency contraceptive which can be used up to five days after sex.

«This study supports the positive direction being taken by the expansion of women's occupations into combat arms roles, and suggests continued support from the [Department of Defense] for women seeking occupational equality in the military setting,» write the authors.

Oliver Maltby, Executive Creative Director in New York, commented, «The Women's March was an important day to stand up and back a path to human equality for all, which we're proud to support.»

Five women have made claims of inappropriate sexual behavior against Franco after the actor wore a pin supporting the «Time's Up» initiative for gender equality at the Golden Globes.

Winfrey's speech thundered into a rallying cry for equality and justice for women everywhere, «whose names we'll never know,» and a salute to men who support them.

Once the show began, the messages in support of women and equality didn't stop: Natalie Portman, while presenting best director with Ron Howard, noted how only men had been nominated (Lady Bird filmmaker Greta Gerwig was a high profile snub); presenters Jessica Chastain and Geena Davis, respectively, also made jokes about male acting winners giving their salary away to make up for the gender pay gap.

Morgan's role will also include minister for women and equalities, which on the surface is a good combination to have within the one cabinet office as so much of the global issues in education involve equal access and support for education.

Modern - day opponents of the ERA argue that its passage would obliterate traditional distinctions between the sexes; would require women to register for the draft and serve in combat; would remove laws that protect women, such as labor laws in heavy industry; and would require the integration of all single - sex schools, sports teams, and even restrooms; and that the ERA is simply not necessary in light of other provisions of the Constitution that provide sufficient support for equality.

Heifer provides support for women's groups, training in gender equality and the means to send girls to school to help empower women around the world to reach their full potential.

In light of recent reports from The Women and Equalities Committee and calls from MPs to address the discrimination pregnant women and new mothers face at work, The Clear Company has urged businesses to consider long term support for these individWomen and Equalities Committee and calls from MPs to address the discrimination pregnant women and new mothers face at work, The Clear Company has urged businesses to consider long term support for these individwomen and new mothers face at work, The Clear Company has urged businesses to consider long term support for these individuals.

All I am going to say is that with the new generation and equality for men and women, spousal support is no longer making much sense.

In particular, the IDC has been quite active in various regions in Africa in the last decade, including being a major partner to supporting a constitutional litigation unit at the Legal Resources Centre in South Africa regarding litigation over right to shelter, the right to privacy, equality for women, the right for children to be free from arbitrary detention and so on.

Our commitment to gender equality is also reflected in the number of women we have working for the company as Partners and as members of our A major contributing factor to the pay gap in legal services is that women remain significantly underrepresented in senior positions unique support network, gcTrust.

For instance, in 2000, the average employment income for full - time female employees working year - round was 70.8 % of the income of male workers.25 In addition, gender interacts with other factors, such as race, ethnic origin and disability to compound that economic disadvantage.26 Another persistent barrier to equality for women is gender - based violence in the form of spousal and sexual assaults, for which the majority of victims still do not seek support from the criminal justice system.27 Accessing justice is a major concern for Aboriginal women, who experience high rates of violence ranging from assault to murderFor instance, in 2000, the average employment income for full - time female employees working year - round was 70.8 % of the income of male workers.25 In addition, gender interacts with other factors, such as race, ethnic origin and disability to compound that economic disadvantage.26 Another persistent barrier to equality for women is gender - based violence in the form of spousal and sexual assaults, for which the majority of victims still do not seek support from the criminal justice system.27 Accessing justice is a major concern for Aboriginal women, who experience high rates of violence ranging from assault to murderfor full - time female employees working year - round was 70.8 % of the income of male workers.25 In addition, gender interacts with other factors, such as race, ethnic origin and disability to compound that economic disadvantage.26 Another persistent barrier to equality for women is gender - based violence in the form of spousal and sexual assaults, for which the majority of victims still do not seek support from the criminal justice system.27 Accessing justice is a major concern for Aboriginal women, who experience high rates of violence ranging from assault to murderfor women is gender - based violence in the form of spousal and sexual assaults, for which the majority of victims still do not seek support from the criminal justice system.27 Accessing justice is a major concern for Aboriginal women, who experience high rates of violence ranging from assault to murderfor which the majority of victims still do not seek support from the criminal justice system.27 Accessing justice is a major concern for Aboriginal women, who experience high rates of violence ranging from assault to murderfor Aboriginal women, who experience high rates of violence ranging from assault to murder.28

Many important social determinants of health also were spotlighted, including fair funding for public education, support for TAFE and apprenticeships, equality for women and the need for action on family violence.