Her Government believed that the main way to alleviate poverty was to provide educational opportunities.

The high level of engagement by major groups in the work of the Commission during its twelfth session was carried forward as the Commission continued to provide opportunities for major groups to participate in the second half of the two year cycle.

This is one of the main reasons why so many people are unable to take advantage of the many opportunities available in Africa.

One major group states that Forum sessions have provided the opportunity to present the perspectives of women and initiatives that have positive outcomes for women.

In particular, they risk cutting a country off from the main flows of credit, investment, and commerce that is, all of the activities that generate economic opportunity and prosperity.

Access

Opportunities and challenges

Equal opportunities

Opportunities

When assessing the equalization of opportunities, it is useful to compare both longitudinal data on persons with disabilities and data comparing persons with and without disabilities on key social and economic characteristics at one point in time.

We have to find the people with the skills, but without the opportunities and give them the opportunities to use their skills for good.

Promotion of equality of opportunity

Opportunities and promising strategies

Teenagers know that they will have fewer opportunities than their parents had.

So I invite you to explore the opportunities.

Leveling the Afghan Playing Field

So are the opportunities.

Opportunities perceived included

It is hoped that these efforts will expand opportunities, especially at the regional level, for all interested stakeholders to contribute a broad range of perspectives and ensure that key issues are raised and can be addressed.

Governments must continue to include youth representatives in their national delegations, and allow us to participate and be listened to.

Mr. Serio (Italy) said the Ministry for Equal Opportunity was committed to ensuring equal opportunity throughout the country.

The lost opportunities are enormous.

Substantive issues Equality of arms in the courts

Markets, being peopled by mere human beings, have trouble figuring out where profitable investment opportunities are (let alone the most profitable).

Rising inequality in either opportunity or outcomes (and often both) also poses threats to the sustainability of growth patterns.

After the adoption of the Law on Equal Opportunities, the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia will be obliged to establish a Committee for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men.

Building the institutions necessary for achieving inclusiveness and equal opportunity

Meanwhile, Hamas bides its time.

Youth is a time both of opportunity and of challenge.

Progress towards the equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities

Noting with satisfaction that the Standard Rules on the Equalization of the Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities play an increasingly important role in the equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities,

The National Commission for Equal Opportunities did not seem to have much power, as most of the power belonged to the Ministry for Equal Opportunities.

In addition, the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, under the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999, works with employers to assist them to achieve equal opportunity for female employees.

But perhaps the most unrecognized problem in Africa, especially at the grassroots level, is the disempowerment of ordinary people. This is one of the main reasons why so many people are unable to take advantage of the many opportunities available in Africa.

It was pointed out that developing countries had many logistical problems and no appropriate infrastructure for dealing with the situation, and that it was therefore important to train negotiators of IIAs in key substantive issues, so as to create a level playing field.

Recognizing that women of all ages, in particular older women, continue to suffer from discrimination and lack of opportunities, including educational opportunities,

This expands educational and employment opportunities.

Please give us space and opportunities.

Opportunities in biotechnology

Lack of information on market opportunities.

Democracy, too, is about expanding opportunities and strengthening human capabilities.

Opportunities and challenges of internationalization for small and medium sized enterprises

Promoting economic occupation is a key element of peacebuilding.

Steps taken to develop a policy on equal opportunities

We must set our priorities around their need for more opportunities, jobs, and social justice.