Sentences with phrase «to advance equality»

Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

«I am deeply mindful of the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations,» he said.

The Bill does not advance equality for either fathers or mothers.

Simon is on the advisory boards of charitable organizations such as the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, which works to conserve endangered sea turtles in Canadian waters and worldwide and Level, which combats injustice and supports projects that advance equality in rights and opportunities worldwide.

Petersen of Toronto is known for advancing the equality rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people through her legal work.

I think they wanted something focused on action, despite how they phrased it (I mean, maybe I'm naive but I can't believe the law society would do something as ineffectual and silly as trying to advance equality by making licensees run around parroting their belief in equality.

Community and Professional Involvement: Judge, Robson Hall Negotiation Competition at the University of Manitoba Law School; Learning Group Facilitator, CPLED, Law Society of Manitoba; long - time member and supporter of Manitoba W.I.S.E. (formerly LEAF Manitoba), a voluntary sector non-profit organization, which advances the equality of women and girls in Canada through legal education and progressive law based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In some ways the debate about how to advance the equalities agenda is like the debate about the future of Labour in the 1990s.

CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Advancing equality, diversity and inclusion — Mott MacDonald EDI at KierWSP: our journey of collaboration, impact and change — KierWSP Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Amey — Amey

We had a very successful 2016 - 2017 bar year, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and Officers of the organization to support the black legal community as we continue our mission towards advancing equality and excellence in the pursuit of justice.

Every UK and devolved government trade deal must contain a human rights and democracy clause to help advance equality and human rights;

While the bill refers to equal parenting, it would not actually advance equality.

A world - renowned advocate for women's rights, she was responsible for the Egyptian Civil Rights Law, which advanced equality in Egyptian law and society.

SWC works to advance equality for women and to remove the barriers to women's participation in society, putting particular emphasis on increasing women's economic security and eliminating violence against women.

He writes: «The irony in Parliament's aims to advance equality by introducing SPL is that this will involve a battle of the sexes in the courts.»

This approach forms part of our commitment to meet the Public Sector Equality Duty requirement to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and to foster good relations.

They contend that many policies that advance equality will also enhance economic efficiency, and that we can afford to sacrifice some efficiency for the sake of equality.

The Agenda will work to advance equality and promote opportunity in women and girls» health, safety, workplace, and family life.

«The Government is right to challenge employers and institutions to address these disparities, but it must also take responsibility for having created a system which has failed to ensure that employers act responsibly and lawfully in tackling discrimination and advancing equality for all groups.

With this commonsense legislation, Governor Cuomo once again stands with women to advance their equality, opportunity, and safety.

Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin called Cuomo «a national champion for the LGBTQ community, with a proven track record of increasing much - needed protections and advancing equality for all New Yorkers.»

«Governor Cuomo has been a national champion for the LGBTQ community, with a proven track record of increasing much - needed protections and advancing equality for all New Yorkers,» said HRC President Chad Griffin.

«Governor Cuomo has been a national champion for the LGBTQ community, with a proven track record of increasing much - needed protections and advancing equality for all New Yorkers,» Chad Griffin, HRC's president, said in a statement.

Teachers attending the LGBTI Teachers» Consultation Conference, organised by the NASUWT - The Teachers» Union today (Saturday) in Birmingham, raised concerns that progress on tackling discrimination and advancing equality has been rolled back or hampered as a result of changes in the political climate in the last 18 months.

«I am humbled to have received the endorsement from Stonewall Democrats, and pledge to continue to fight and advance equality for the LGBT community,» said Randy Abreu.

Congress asserts that statutory codes have a valuable role to play in ensuring that employers comply with their duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination and advance equality of opportunity.

I welcome Cameron's apology over the Conservative's section 28 legislation as well, yet 20 - years - late apologies don't really cut it when the Conservatives continue to oppose important policies to advance equality in Britain.

Locsi Ferra Level Forward Locsi Ferra is a prolific network builder who has dedicated herself to advancing equality and social good causes around the world.

Teachers attending the LGBTI Teachers» Consultation Conference, organised by the NASUWT - The Teachers» Union today, raised concerns that progress on tackling discrimination and advancing equality has been rolled back or hampered as a result of changes in the political climate in the last 18 months.

The Queen's Birthday Honours list published on Friday 16 June 2017 recognises over 130 people who have made outstanding contributions to education, children's services or advancing equality and diversity.

As such, they deserve support from every Democrat — and every American — who is committed to advancing equality and opportunity for all our citizens.

DOCR plays a central leadership role in ensuring that the Department of Transportation (DOT) fulfills its goals of advancing equality and opportunity for all individuals and communities throughout its programs.

In her own act of resistance, Walker's The Jubilant Martyrs of Obsolescence and Ruin showcases the artist's signature satire and sardonic imagery to directly address the history of oppression and injustice experienced by Black Americans in the South with the persistence of racial and gender stereotypes and ongoing efforts to advance equality in America.

In the work, Walker uses caustic, satirical imagery to reconcile the history of oppression and injustice experienced by African - Americans in the South with the persistence of racial and gender stereotypes and ongoing efforts to advance equality in America.

None of them seem sufficient as a basis for claiming that lawyers have a positive duty to advance equality, diversity and inclusion.

In the criminal law context, the Charter is not meant to promote or protect collective rights or advance equality.

The purpose of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA), a unified citywide association of African - American and other minority lawyers, is to advance equality and excellence in the pursuit of justice, aid the progress of Blacks and other minorities in the profession, address legal issues affecting the citywide community, and foster the study of law by encouraging the personal and professional development of young lawyers and law students.

Canada is a signatory to a number of international declarations and conventions that commit our governments to advancing the equality rights of women in BC.

Bencher Raj Anand says the words in the requirement reflect existing obligations under the Human rights Code and the law society's Rules of Professional Conduct, which hold lawyers have a «special responsibility» to advance equality.

Our labour lawyers were among the first to use the Charter to attempt to advance the equality rights of gay and lesbian employees in grievance arbitration cases, such as Carleton University and C.U.P.E., Local 2424.

In response to my position that the Statement does not require lawyers to believe in equality or diversity, but only to identify actions they can take to advance equality and diversity, Professor Sirota responded «can you tell me what promoting something without believing in it or at least giving the impression that you do looks like?»

We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.

Our family and ally voice is integral to advancing equality.

PFLAG PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through support, education, and advocacy.