“A country is strengthened by individual security
and national inclusiveness.”
Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Australia
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"Social inclusion is an established best
practice for international sporting events, characterized by the belief that we all fare better when no one is left to fall
too far behind, and the economy works for everyone. In a larger sense, it is about community well being: proactive planning
that enables all residents to participate fully in the economic, social and cultural life of their community."
Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
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"Promoting digital inclusion is essential
for a dynamic modern economy and can help to make government more efficient and effective."
Prime Minister David Cameron, UK
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“Theatre is the ultimate in inclusiveness
because it allows people from different walks of life to come together."
Sharon Malone, Director
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"In the digital age, an inclusive
America demands that no person with a disability is left behind either online or offline."
U.S. Senator John Kerry
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"Achieving lasting peace and security in
Sudan is not possible without women’s full inclusion and especially within decision-making processes."
Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Laureate
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"Peace and inclusion of all peoples in governance
are the prerequisites for a prosperous and developing state."
Sheik Asad Rahman, Director, Programmes Sungi Development Foundation
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"Smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
simply cannot be achieved if we neglect the needs of the 84 million Europeans who live at risk of poverty."
President Jose Manuel Barroso, European Parliament
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"Nondiscrimination laws should be applied
equally among all citizens, including those who happen to be white. The need for inclusiveness in our society is undeniable
and irreversible, both in our markets and in our communities. Our government should be in the business of enabling opportunity
for all, not in picking winners. It can do so by ensuring that artificial distinctions such as race do not determine outcomes."
U.S. Senator Jim Webb
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“Historical inclusion is not only fair
and just, but it is also an important and effective tool to open communication and prevent violence.”
Holly Alonso, Executive Director, Peralta Hacienda Historic Park
