Social justice

Statement by Minister O'Regan on World Day of Social Justice

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, today issued the following statement for World Day of Social Justice:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, today issued the following statement for World Day of Social Justice:
    "Canada joined countries around the world to ratify International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 just over a year ago, because no one should face violence or harassment on the job.
  • I am proud to say that Canada has now joined the Global Coalition for Social Justice, spearheaded by the ILO.
  • The Coalition is built on this fundamental tenet: that when we leave one person or one group of people behind, we endanger everyone.
  • By joining the Coalition, Canada also reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations.

A More Just World Is Possible with Just One Rule

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its covenants would suffice to make our world a just world for all. Yet, the global community does not respect its commitments to these international legal frameworks. It is not complicated. 

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  • We just need to follow one rule underpinning them, the Golden Rule: 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'
  • Unjust and inhumane wars and atrocities are raging in the Middle East, in Sudan and across sub-Saharan Africa, in Ukraine and beyond.
  • These are legally binding commitments, which can be truly simplified down to a single universal rule: the Golden Rule.
  • Increasingly, armed conflicts, atrocities and human rights violations are committed daily against vulnerable, innocent children and youth in nearly every region of the world.

A More Just World Is Possible with Just One Rule

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its covenants would suffice to make our world a just world for all. Yet, the global community does not respect its commitments to these international legal frameworks. It is not complicated. 

Key Points: 
  • We just need to follow one rule underpinning them, the Golden Rule: 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'
  • Unjust and inhumane wars and atrocities are raging in the Middle East, in Sudan and across sub-Saharan Africa, in Ukraine and beyond.
  • These are legally binding commitments, which can be truly simplified down to a single universal rule: the Golden Rule.
  • Increasingly, armed conflicts, atrocities and human rights violations are committed daily against vulnerable, innocent children and youth in nearly every region of the world.

Black Women for Wellness To Host 25th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference

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Friday, February 16, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women for Wellness, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of Black women and girls, is pleased to announce the 25th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference. The conference will take place on August 15th, 2024, at the California Endowment in Los Angeles, California, under the theme, "A New Era of Justice: Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Freedom."

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  • "A New Era of Justice: Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Freedom"
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women for Wellness, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of Black women and girls, is pleased to announce the 25th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference.
  • As Black Women for Wellness celebrates the Reproductive Justice Movement, which began 30 years ago, attendees can expect engaging workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, and insights from keynote speakers on crucial topics, including maternal health, reproductive rights, and environmental justice.
  • "The Annual Reproductive Justice Conference is a crucial event that brings our community together to address the unique challenges Black women face in reproductive health," said Janette Robinson Flint, Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness.
  • Tickets for the 25th Annual Reproductive Justice Conference will be available for purchase starting March 1st, 2024.

University of Phoenix’s Ongoing Sponsorship of Jobs for Arizona Graduates' Mentoring Program

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

University of Phoenix is proud to share its ongoing commitment to supporting Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) by sponsoring their annual educational trip to Washington, D.C.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to share its ongoing commitment to supporting Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) by sponsoring their annual educational trip to Washington, D.C.
  • A student from the mentoring program, Jenna Flores, shared her experience, stating, "The mentoring program has been instrumental in my personal and academic growth.
  • The JAG LEADS mentoring program, a longstanding collaboration between the University and Jobs for Arizona Graduates, connects University of Phoenix mentors with high school students enrolled in the program, providing monthly workshops to the students, 1:1 mentorship on academic and career development.
  • The University of Phoenix-sponsored mentoring program is a natural extension of the University’s deep-rooted commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

High School Scholars from Underserved Communities Nationwide Recognized for High Achievement in College Courses Offered by Nation's Top Universities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Educational Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab), an education justice nonprofit that works to bridge the gap between high school and college for students from historically marginalized, low-income communities, today announced over 750 inductees selected for its 2023-24 Honor Society nationwide - from Albuquerque, Baton Rouge, and Flint to Los Angeles, New York, and Miami.

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  • "We're grateful for the passionate commitment of our high school and university partners, who are expanding opportunities for these scholars to advance and demonstrate their vast talent. "
  • Scholars in this year's Honor Society will be recognized in a ceremony tonight, February 15, featuring university professors, high school teachers, district leaders, family, and members of the National Education Equity Lab board.
  • "Scholars from 16 of our high schools are among the top performing scholars in the nation in these college courses — propelling their skills, confidence, and college and career opportunities.
  • The following schools participating in the Ed Equity Lab all have students inducted into this semester's Honor Society:
    Glenview College Prep High School, Principal Ecton
    Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy, Principal Saldana
    Birmingham Community Charter High School, Principal Bennett
    Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy, Principal Chavez
    Huntington Park Senior High School, Principal Garibaldi
    Marquez High School of Social Justice, Principal Guzman
    San Pedro Senior High School, Principal Aubele
    Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts, Principal Kehrley
    Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, Principal Hanock
    Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, Principal Verbera
    Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School, Principal Ramirez
    Miami Central Senior High School, Principal Sands
    Miami Coral Park Senior High School, Principal Weiner
    Miami Norland Senior High School, Principal Gaines-Miller
    North Miami Beach Senior High School, Principal Milliken
    South Dade Senior High School, Principal De Armas
    South Miami Senior High School, Principal Penton
    Southwest Miami Senior High School, Principal Bulnes
    William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, Principal Feazier
    The SEED School of Miami, Principal Thomas
    Thornton Fractional North High School, Principal Rucinski
    Thornton Fractional South High School, Principal Gourley
    George Washington Carver High School, Principal Byrant
    KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate High School, Principal Clarke
    Duplin Early College High School, Principal Smith

NAFC CEO Jocelyn W. Formsma Honoured with the 2024 Indspire Public Service Award

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

OTTAWA, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is proud to congratulate our CEO, Jocelyn W. Formsma, on the announcement that she has been awarded the 2024 Indspire Public Service Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Indigenous community.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is proud to congratulate our CEO, Jocelyn W. Formsma, on the announcement that she has been awarded the 2024 Indspire Public Service Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Indigenous community.
  • Her tireless efforts have left an indelible mark on the Indigenous community, fostering positive change, and promoting inclusivity.
  • We are immensely proud to have her as the driving force behind the NAFC, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of her exemplary public service."
  • The Indspire Public Service Award reflects her outstanding achievements, commitment to social justice, and unwavering advocacy for Indigenous rights.

ServiconCares Shines Light on Ongoing Partnerships in Honor of Black History Month

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

CULVER CITY, Calif. , Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In keeping with its mission to support local communities and take action where Servicon employees work and live—and in honor of Black History Month—ServiconCares is sharing insights into some of its ongoing partnerships with historically Black and Black-led organizations. These include Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), Brotherhood Crusade, and Fly Compton Aero Club.

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  • The university is also committed to community engagement through public-facing programs, clinics, and services and is a leader in health disparities research.
  • He is a board-certified internal medicine specialist whose clinical work has always revolved around caring for the underserved.
  • Since the 2021-22 academic year, ServiconCares has sponsored five $15,000 CDU scholarships annually.
  • "ServiconCares just made its first contribution to Fly Compton, but we plan on continuing to do so as we build our relationship with the team.

UNCF NAMES LEGENDARY EDUCATOR DR. JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE AS PRESIDENT-IN-RESIDENCE AND CO-CHAIRPERSON OF ITS $1 BILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.

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  • Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.
  • As president of Bennett College, Dr. Cole led a successful $50 million capital campaign.
  • “I am equally thrilled to echo Dr. Lomax’s sentiments about Dr. Cole coming on board as co-chairperson of our capital campaign.
  • It is also a profound honor and a joy to serve as a co-chairperson for the UNCF capital campaign,” said Dr. Cole.

Milbank and Cardozo's Perlmutter Center Announce Partnership to Advance Criminal Justice Reform

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Milbank LLP and the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law are excited to announce a comprehensive, four-year partnership to combat inequities in the US criminal justice system with a focus on wrongful conviction, excessive sentencing and clemency. To kick off this partnership, Milbank and the Perlmutter Center have already begun work on four cases.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Milbank LLP and the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law are excited to announce a comprehensive, four-year partnership to combat inequities in the US criminal justice system with a focus on wrongful conviction, excessive sentencing and clemency.
  • To kick off this partnership, Milbank and the Perlmutter Center have already begun work on four cases.
  • Milbank has pledged $1 million to establish the Milbank Exoneration and Resentencing Review Unit at the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law, which will enable the Center to grow its staff and expand its ability to review the high volume of requests it receives.
  • The Perlmutter Center is also involved with criminal justice policy reform work on every level.