Sentences with phrase «women and equalities said»

Labour's shadow minister for women and equalities said in response to yesterday's labour market statistics:

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But the dialogue around women's equality seems to be «turning a corner,» she says, where awareness and inspiration aren't enough.

We want women and men to believe we can get to real equality... we want to close the pay gap,» Sandberg said.

By allowing women around the world access to family planning tools, Gates says communities would see increased health, economic development and gender equality.

Even deciding whether or not Jane Austen's sour face goes on the tenner — critics say more women, besides Her Majesty, need to be represented on currency — will be a lesson in England's hyper - sensitivities about its equality and heritage.

«It is unacceptable in this day and age to have any all - male boards,» Nicky Morgan, education secretary and minister for women and equalities, said at the launch of the review.

VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal government once again racked up failing grades on the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund's annual women's equality report card, say New Democrats.

Now, with this essential funding commitment from the Province, We for She 2018 will continue to bring together women and B.C. students for a fifth annual one - day forum, with the ultimate goal of making gender equality in leadership a priority,» said Iain Black, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

If nothing ever changed and we listened to every time that the bible or anything else was used to say let's stay the same — women would not have the vote, there would be no equality of the races, we would still be burning witches.

Women are given equality with men, in principle, for the Qur» an says, «Whoever, male or female, who is a believer, performs good actions, they will enter into Paradise» (Surah IV, 124), and again, «Men have reward for what they do, and women have reward for what they do» (Surah IV,Women are given equality with men, in principle, for the Qur» an says, «Whoever, male or female, who is a believer, performs good actions, they will enter into Paradise» (Surah IV, 124), and again, «Men have reward for what they do, and women have reward for what they do» (Surah IV,women have reward for what they do» (Surah IV, 32).

In response to our coordinate efforts for Mutuality 2012, I have heard from women who say they feel their dignity and worth have been restored, from multiple readers who have changed their minds about women in ministry, from couples relieved that they can finally put a name to how their relationship has functioned all along, from singles freshly inspired by the «great cloud of witnesses» that surrounds them, from followers of Jesus whose passion for justice and equality has been renewed, from women ready to «get on with it» and stop asking permission to use their gifts and start unapologetically using them.

Rev Stowell from Women and the Church went on to say: «This has been a very clear marker for the direction of travel of the Church in terms of wanting to have full gender equality.»

Women who are in favour of equality are leaving feminism in their droves because it frequently says one thing and does another.

No one said that women should take a back seat and it has nothing to do with equality but rather all with biology.

Next spring, the government will begin a consultation on introducing what is often referred to as «full marriage equality», that is to say legislating to allow two men and two women as well as one man and one woman to form a civil marriage contract.

«Bringing together the top women and men in the industry to talk best practices and align goals for gender diversity and equality is something we have done in the United States and will continue to do so, but it is equally as important to extend this dialogue to our colleagues in Europe,» said Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO, Women of the Vine & Spiwomen and men in the industry to talk best practices and align goals for gender diversity and equality is something we have done in the United States and will continue to do so, but it is equally as important to extend this dialogue to our colleagues in Europe,» said Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO, Women of the Vine & SpiWomen of the Vine & Spirits.

Rt Hon Maria Miller MP, Chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee, said: «The findings of the Fairness in Families Index are worrying.

«I would like see more equality in terms of child care in the first couple of years of a child's life so that women don't necessarily fall far behind men when it comes to earning money and ultimately saving money for their older years,» Crowley said.

Commenting on the report by Women and Equalities Commission, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The latest report from the Women and Equalities Commission sadly reflects and confirms the issues and concerns the NASUWT has been raising with Government and employers about the treatment of women teachers for some Women and Equalities Commission, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The latest report from the Women and Equalities Commission sadly reflects and confirms the issues and concerns the NASUWT has been raising with Government and employers about the treatment of women teachers for some Women and Equalities Commission sadly reflects and confirms the issues and concerns the NASUWT has been raising with Government and employers about the treatment of women teachers for some women teachers for some time.

«For 17 years, Cynthia Nixon has been a leading voice and on - the - ground fighter for public education, women's rights, LGBTQ equality, and protecting New York's environment from corporate polluters,» said the group's executive director, Charles Chamberlain.

«It is simply not good enough that forty years after the Equal Pay Act women still don't earn equal pay for equal work, and despite doing better at school and university more women end up in lower skilled and lower paid jobs than men,» Labour's shadow minister for women and equalities, Gloria De Piero said.

Undeterred Davies pointed out that violence against women and girls could never be entirely eradicated, said he doesn't understand the difference between a goal and a target and demanded a list of concrete policies that the panel would like to see implemented that would help achieve the goal of equality.

«I read that he is against marriage equality and that he is against a woman's right to choose, and as a progressive Democrat that troubles me tremendously,» said Melissa DeRosa, the secretary to the governor, in response to a question in an interview on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, while also noting Williams unsuccessfully ran for City Council president.

We are delighted at the focus Governor Cuomo is giving to the legal quest for protection and equality for women,» said the party's acting chairwoman, Susan Zimet.

«Under the guise of promoting free speech and protecting individual liberties, it tramples on women's rights and undermines our values of freedom and equality,» Cuomo said in a statement.

«I want to thank everyone who turned out to the polls and stood up to say that women's issues are no longer other and that we will not compromise on equality.

Commenting on the Government's response to the Women and Equalities Committee's report on sexual violence and harassment in schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «There is absolutely no place in our schools for sexual harassment or violence towards either pupils or staff.

«It would be a disservice to women's equality agenda if there weren't an equal commitment to making sure it gets done in the Assembly and the Legislature writ large,» she said, adding, «It shouldn't derail over the rest of the business of this body.»

He said Nigeria believed that ensuring the meaningful participation of women and girls in all areas of society was vital, adding gender equality yields greater economic growth and higher standards of living.

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.

In the video, elected officials such as Public Advocate Letitia James and U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez, says a vote for the WFP is a vote for women's equality, as well as campaign finance reform and the Dream Act.

The August 28 letter noted Cabrera's opposition to marriage equality and said that he «has continued to express discriminatory and regressive views on marriage, protections for the transgender community, and women's rights.»

She said it was good to see more female whips, but it would have been better to have a woman as chief whip and suggested it felt like an «afterthought» to make Amber Rudd minister for women and equalities.

MP Philip Davies, who is known for his controversial anti-feminist views but who sits on parliament's women and equalities committee, said there was now «a legitimate concern that some people may feel they have been hoofed out or not promoted simply because they are a white male».

Ms Harris said the situation had gone beyond her personal allegations and had escalated into a debate over whether women and equality matter to the party.

Gloria De Piero MP, Labour's shadow minister for women and equalities, responding to the lifting of Lord Rennard's suspension, said: «Nick Clegg has sent a clear message to women voters — he is more interested in trying to salvage the Lib Dems» fading election hopes than do the right thing by the women who made these serious complaints.

«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.

«This is the state where I have been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ equality and for women's health and women's rights, including a woman's right to choose, and in the last 17 years, I have been traveling across this state fighting for better public schools for my kids but also for all of New York's kids,» Nixon said.

«While serving in the New York State Senate, Terry Gipson proved to be a very effective leader, committed to women's equality, and focused on helping working families succeed,» said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

«Women's equality in all forms, campaign finance reform, sorely needed, it's the basis of our democracy, and minimum wage so people can live a decent life,» she said.

«Women don't want more spin and communications professionals, they want fundamental changes to government policy,» shadow women and equalities minister Yvette Cooper Women don't want more spin and communications professionals, they want fundamental changes to government policy,» shadow women and equalities minister Yvette Cooper women and equalities minister Yvette Cooper said.

«Chiaroscuro PAC and other radical groups are spreading lies about the women's equality agenda,» said spokesman Jim Plastiras.

«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.

«We're certainly clear: We need to stand up for someone who stands up for a woman's right to choose and full equality and Panepinto has made that clear,» she said.

READ MORE: Ban harmful cultural practices that undermine women's rights — WiLDAF The United Nation (UN) said, the idea behind this year's theme, «is to consider how to accelerate the 2030 Agenda, building momentum for the effective implementation of the new Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal number 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls; and number 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning».

Katherine Rake, director of the Fawcett Society, said: «This letter demonstrates the rising tide of concern amongst unions and equality charities about the slow pace of progress towards equal pay for women.

Cuomo on Sunday said he would write his own reproductive health measure, which is part of an overall package of women's equality bills that include pay equity and provisions to strengthen violence against women laws, along with new propsoals to prevent workplace discrimination.

Mandle, of Hamilton, said the Independent Democratic Conference has enabled Senate Republicans to stay in power and block legislation she supports, including public funding of elections, the women's equality agenda, the DREAM ACT and an increase in the minimum wage.

«It's once again New York leading way, the way we did on raising minimum wage, the way we did on paid family leave, the way we did on passing marriage equality, the way we did on gun safety and it should be a wakeup call to this nation to say if you really want to be competitive globally, we have to have the best educated workforce and that means we have to have college for every child, man or woman, who wants to attend.»

My husband and I were unaware of Mr. Swindoll's views on a woman's right to choose and marriage equality when we donated $ 250 to the church — we do not support his statements or opinions on women or marriage equality in any way shape or form,» she said.