Sentences with phrase «woman in government»

The PM has promised to increase the number of women in his government.

Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF), a non-governmental organization (NGO), has called on President Akufo - Addo to involve more women in his government as promised in the party's 2016 manifesto.

But he's playing into a very old and unpleasant narrative that's become weirdly popular among liberal men this election cycle: the idea that we need women in government because they are intrinsically morally superior to men.

«We need to challenge anyone that has a role to play in supporting candidates to make sure that we are creating pathways of opportunity for young women in government,» Ms. Mark - Viverito said on the steps of City Hall.

Promoted women in government now include Anna Soubry, Nicky Morgan, Jane Ellison (from the backbenches), Esther McVey, and Helen Grant stays in government, though slides from justice to sport.

Calling on the people to vote for the NDC parliamentary candidate for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ms Benedicta Asante, the President said he wanted to see more women in his government in his next term of office.

As Don Braid wrote in the Calgary Herald, «Alberta has become a kind of social laboratory, unique in North America, to test whether a near - majority of women in a government caucus makes a change in style and substance.

12:33 - On women in government, Cameron has this to say.

When Ursula Owusu suffered verbal attacks no highly placed woman in government such as Gender Minister, Nana Oye Lithur said a word about that.»

Having launched her grassroots campaign in February, Collier may lag behind the other candidates in fundraising and name recognition, but as the only woman seeking the Democratic line, she has scooped up endorsements from Sen. Gillibrand and Emily's List, and other organizations aiming to advance women in government.

She addressed The Women's Convention in Detroit in October, stressing the value of getting more women in government positions, according to reports.

It also reflects the respect Melissa has for herself as a working woman in government.»

The cheek kiss, which is often reserved for women in political settings, falls into a bit of a grey area, but many women in government have observed the greeting often provides an opportunity for hands to roam.

David Cameron is expected to promote women in this government reshuffle following criticism of the lack of female talent as ministers.

As Home Secretary, she is now the most high - profile woman in government.

The mayor was in Washington to attend The Governing Institute's Women in Government Leadership Program, a bipartisan network of women in local and state government.

Women in Government Invited Presentation, June 2015.

Canada Tops The List For Women In Government Among G20 Countries..

In it, Spencer is Zelda, a cleaning woman in a government facility who works the night shift alongside her mute best friend, Elisa (Sally Hawkins).

She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association, Executive Women in Government, Senior Executives Association and the African American Federal Executives Association (AAFEA).

Holly's major was Community Development and Planning at the Pennsylvania State University and she is a member of the International Economic Development Council and Women in Government Relations.

Locally, the Center for Women in Government and Civil Society at the University at Albany trains women in leadership and political skills.

The President acknowledged the case made by the WIPF for better representation of women in his government and assured that women would fare well in the composition of parastatals and their boards in the first quarter of the year.

«We need women in government and politics because we bring a different perspective, tone, tenor and balance to government,» Rose continued.

«We need to challenge anyone that has a role to play in supporting candidates to make sure that we are creating pathways of opportunity for young women in government,» said Mark - Viverito at a City Hall event for her Young Women's Leadership initiative earlier this year.

«And, we need more women in government.

In order to promote economic opportunities for women, special considerations will be given to women in Government's procurement.

That said, increasing the numbers of women in government (as in the parliament) does not go uncontested.

As I know from personal experience, Carl has a lengthy track record of being deeply committed to expanding the role of women in government and he has played a vital role in overcoming fractious divisions and unifying one of New York's most diverse counties.

Another new initiative, the Women Lead Fellowship for Women in Government, will aim to recruit women to work alongside senior female officials in state government.

I am strongly against feminism, anti-pedophile hysteria, «harrassment laws», rising age of consent, quotes for women in the government and business

I am strongly against feminism, anti-pediphile hysteria, «harrassment laws», rising age of consent, quotes for women in the government and business

Labour has issued a briefing note saying that David Cameron's attempt to use the reshuffle to address the shortage of women in the government is «a damp squib».

«Hillary's nomination is a psychological breakthrough, and it will also be a symbolic breakthrough for women,» said Dina Refki, director of the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society at the University at Albany.

At a Women in Government and Politics panel discussion today, three high - profile MPs from each of the main parties gave their answers to the gender inequality problem

And 35 women in the government.

Speaking on major challenges facing the city — including lack of affordability, school equality, representation of women in government, discrimination against people of color, and health inequality by zip code — Johnson urged the body to be unified.

Rodriguez said he supports a bill by Brooklyn Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo that would mandate that the city track data on the number of minorities and women in government.

As for the presence of women in government, the mayors say they bring a different perspective to the table: «I didn't go into government so that I could play by the same rules.

Men and women who attended the gallery opening wrote about the difficulty in obtaining an abortion, the lack of women in government, and the catcalls women receive as they walk down the street.

Overall, women represent only 27.1 % of all federal and state judges, according to the Women in Federal and State - Level Judgeships report by the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society at the University at Albany.

Also, she was honored to be appointed, by the Speaker of the House, as a State Director for Women in Government and served a 2 - year term (only 2 women from each state are chosen).