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Other​ ​Workers’​ ​Issues Additional problems for workers exist. Florida’s state legislature has used preemption to prevent cities and counties from passing local minimum wage laws, paid sick leave, and other benefits. Recent reports 42 have revealed that employers and insurance companies have been exploiting a 2003 amendment to Florida’s workers compensation law to get undocumented workers deported in order to avoid paying workers​ ​compensation​ ​claims. 43 In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, workers in South Florida who were unable to work, or have been unable to return to work, have faced significant barriers to accessing the state-run Disaster Unemployment​ ​Assistance​ ​(DUA)​ ​program. 44 IV.​ ​ (...) Women’s​ ​poverty​ ​increases​ ​vulnerability​ ​to​ ​gender-based​ ​violence Labor,​ ​and​ ​“Other​ ​Federal,​ ​State,​ ​Local,​ ​Tribal,​ ​or​ ​Territorial​ ​government​ ​agencies​ ​that​ ​have​ ​criminal, civil,​ ​or​ ​administrative​ ​investigative​ ​or​ ​prosecutorial​ ​authority​ ​related​ ​to​ ​human​ ​trafficking.”) 41 ​ ​Member’s​ ​name​ ​has​ ​been​ ​changed​ ​to​ ​protect​ ​confidentiality. 42 ​ ​National​ ​Employment​ ​Law​ ​Project,​ ​​On​ ​Preemption​ ​Of​ ​Miami​ ​Beach’s​ ​Minimum​ ​Wage​ ​Ordinance​, National​ ​Employment​ ​Law​ ​Project,​ ​(March​ ​28,​ ​2017), http://www.nelp.org/news-releases/on-preemption-of-miami-beach-minimum-wage-ordinance/​. 43 ​ ​Howard​ ​Berkes​ ​and​ ​Michael​ ​Grabell,​ ​​Florida​ ​Lawmakers​ ​To​ ​Review​ ​Law​ ​Targeting​ ​Injured Undocumented​ ​Workers​,​ ​National​ ​Public​ ​Radio​ ​(Aug.​ ​24,​ ​2017), http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/24/545688331/florida-lawmakers-to-review-law-targeting -injured-undocumented-workers​;​ ​Michael​ ​Grabell​ ​and​ ​Howard​ ​Berkes,​ ​​They​ ​Got​ ​Hurt​ ​at​ ​Work.​ ​

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  Submission by Gulfco

Gulfcoast Legal Services is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation providing free, legal representation, advice and counsel, to vulnerable families and individuals in our Tampa Bay, Florida service area. (...) Legal Backgound The Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the Florida Mobile Home Act Florida residential tenancies are covered by the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 83, specifically Florida Statutes §§ 83.40-83.683. (...) It is a unique “pay to play” feature of Florida law that is not found in most other statutes or is found in a less damaging form.

Score: 1556424.4 - https://www.ohchr.org/sites/de...egal_Services_Florida_USA.docx

  THE HUMAN RIGHT TO H

The criminalization of these behaviors is directly and drastically harming the unhoused population within the state of Florida, as these laws are essentially outlawing the very act of having no other options than to be homeless. In addition to state statutes and county laws, specific city laws must also be analyzed to understand the pervasiveness of public policies and ordinances that criminalize homelessness in Florida. (...) Supreme Court ruling allowing panhandling,71 Florida cities hire special consultants to craft ordinances that can survive, showing these laws are intentionally written to target the homeless.72 In Florida, there is no universal protection of homeless rights in the courts, but rather a patchwork of protection.

Score: 1531432.3 - https://www.ohchr.org/sites/de...icanUniversityWashingtonDC.pdf

  Ms. Maegan McCann Ma

She has previously worked at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the Patent Law Division and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. Before joining WIPO, Maegan was a Research Associate at Nova Worldwide Consulting, where she assisted with the provision of legal and technical advice to national governments, various United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations related to international trade, public health and intellectual property law and policy. She holds a MA in International Law and Economics from the World Trade Institute at the University of Bern in Switzerland, a JD from Florida State University College of Law in the United States as well as a BA from Florida State University.

Score: 1495834.7 - https://www.wto.org/english/tr...ips_at25_e/bios_2411_Part9.pdf

  In wake of deadly Orlando attack, UN officials urge stand against spread of hatred and violent extre

In wake of deadly Orlando attack, UN officials urge stand against spread of hatred and violent extremism | | UN News Skip to main content Welcome to the United Nations Toggle navigation Language: العربية 中文 English Français Русский Español Português Kiswahili Other Hindi हिंदी Global UN News Global perspective Human stories Search the United Nations Search Advanced Search Home Africa Americas Asia Pacific Middle East Europe UN Art and Gifts History Corner Topics Peace and Security Economic Development Humanitarian Aid Climate and Environment Human Rights UN Affairs Women Law and Crime Prevention Health Culture and Education SDGs Migrants and Refugees In depth Interviews Features Photo Stories News in Brief The Lid is On UN Gender Focus UN and Africa UN Podcasts Secretary-General Spokesperson All Statements Selected Speeches Press Encounters Official Travels Media UN Video UN Photo Meeting Coverage Media Accreditation Webtv Home Africa Americas Asia Pacific Middle East Europe UN Art and Gifts History Corner Topics Peace and Security Economic Development Humanitarian Aid Climate and Environment Human Rights UN Affairs Women Law and Crime Prevention Health Culture and Education SDGs Migrants and Refugees In depth Interviews Features Photo Stories News in Brief The Lid is On UN Gender Focus UN and Africa UN Podcasts Secretary-General Spokesperson All Statements Selected Speeches Press Encounters Official Travels Media UN Video UN Photo Meeting Coverage Media Accreditation Webtv   Subscribe Audio Hub In wake of deadly Orlando attack, UN officials urge stand against spread of hatred and violent extremism UN Photo/Manuel Elías General Assembly President Mogens Lykketoft. 13 June 2016 Condemning the shooting that occurred early yesterday morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were reportedly killed and dozens more were injured, United Nations officials have offered deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who were murdered while simply enjoying a night out with their friends at a nightclub. (...) The 15-meber body reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the UN Charter and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. (...) terrorism Related Stories UN expert regrets US court decision preventing oversight of intelligence services Ban condemns 'horrific attack' in Orlando, Florida UN must be fully engaged in anti-terror fight, Security Council President says News Tracker: Past Stories on This Issue Ban condemns 'horrific attack' in Orlando, Florida 12 June 2016 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned an attack that occurred early this morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were killed and dozens more were injured.

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  Microsoft Word - Ben Crump BIO.docx

He was the first African-American to chair the Florida State University College of Law Board of Directors and currently serves on the Innocence Project Board of Directors. (...) With myriad successes on the national stage, Attorney Crump has still made his community a priority by helping to ensure quality legal representation and access to the courts for poor people in his hometown, formerly serving as Board Chairman of Legal Services of North Florida and, with his former law partner Daryl Parks, donating $1 million to the organization’s capital campaign. Attorney Crump was born in 1969 in Lumberton, North Carolina. He graduated from Florida State University (FSU) and received his law degree from FSU College of Law.

Score: 1457532.5 - https://www.ohchr.org/sites/de.../benjaminlloydcrump-biopic.pdf

  February 7, 2022 H.E

UNAIDS has recognized such laws as a threat to public health and urges governments to limit such laws only to intentional transmission. (...) Within SPLC’s core region of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana, the following harmful laws are in force or currently under consideration in a state legislature: · Alabama: · Alabama has a medical refusal law ( Ala. (...) Individuals living with HIV have been prosecuted under this law. · In 2021, HB 385 was passed to update language in Alabama’s sex education law to make it more medically accurate and remove homophobic language.

Score: 1449548.4 - https://www.ohchr.org/sites/de...0Poverty%20Law%20Center_0.docx

  In wake of deadly Orlando attack, UN officials urge stand against spread of hatred and violent extre

The 15-meber body reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the UN Charter and other obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. (...) “The Secretary-General condemns the horrific attack this morning in Orlando, Florida, in which dozens of people were killed and injured,” said the statement (...) terrorism Related Stories ‘United against hate’: UN chief and religious leaders honour victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting UN rights experts call for US to address ongoing violations at ‘Kafkaesque’ Guantánamo military prison Security Council unanimously adopts wide-ranging measures to combat terrorism News Tracker: Past Stories on This Issue Ban condemns 'horrific attack' in Orlando, Florida 12 June 2016 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned an attack that occurred early this morning in Orlando, Florida, in which 50 people were killed and dozens more were injured.

Score: 1448754 - https://news.un.org/en/story/2016/06/531952

  UN experts urge United States to wrap up review of Trayvon Martin case, examine laws | | 1UN News

UN experts urge United States to wrap up review of Trayvon Martin case, examine laws | | 1UN News Skip to main content Welcome to the United Nations Language العربية 中文 English Français Русский Español Português Kiswahili Other Hindi हिंदी Global UN News Global perspective Human stories Search Search Advanced Search Main navigation Home Africa Americas Asia Pacific Middle East Europe UN Art and Gifts History Corner Topics Peace and Security Economic Development Humanitarian Aid Climate and Environment Human Rights UN Affairs Women Law and Crime Prevention Health Culture and Education SDGs Migrants and Refugees In depth Interviews Features Photo Stories News in Brief The Lid is On UN Gender Focus UN and Africa UN Podcasts Secretary-General Spokesperson All Statements Selected Speeches Press Encounters Official Travels Media UN Video UN Photo Meeting Coverage Media Accreditation Webtv Audio and Subscription Audio Hub Subscribe UN experts urge United States to wrap up review of Trayvon Martin case, examine laws UN Photo/Evan Schneider Special Rapporteur on racism Mutuma Ruteere. Facebook Twitter Print Email UN experts urge United States to wrap up review of Trayvon Martin case, examine laws 3 September 2013 A group of United Nations independent experts today called on the Government of the United States to finalize the ongoing review of the case involving the death of teenager Trayvon Martin, an African –American teenager who was shot in 2012 by a neighbourhood watchman in the state of Florida. “We call upon the US Government to examine its laws that could have discriminatory impact on African Americans, and to ensure that such laws are in full compliance with the country’s international legal obligations and relevant standards,” said human rights expert Verene Shepherd, who currently heads the UN Working Group of Experts of People of African Descent.

Score: 1431737.3 - https://news.un.org/en/story/2013/09/448112

  16 May 2022 Secretar

These include elevated risk for depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicidality, as well as difficulty in forming secure 2 Cut Off From Caregivers: The Children of Incarcerated Parents in Louisiana, Southern Poverty Law Center, 2021, at 2. 3 Id. at 2. 4 Incarceration Trends in Louisiana, Vera Institute of Justice, December 2019. 5 Incarceration Trends in Florida, Vera Institute of Justice, December 2019. 6 Incarceration Trends in California, Vera Institute of Justice, December 2019. 7 Parents in Prison and Their Minor Children: Survey of Prison Inmates, 2016, Bureau of Justice Statistics, March 2021. 8 Id. (...) DeSantis signs ‘Stop WOKE Act’ into law, WFLA.com, 22 April 2022. 52 Florida Board of Education, Rule 6A-1.094124, Required Instruction Planning and Reporting. 53 Florida’s Holocaust Mandate, Holocaust Education Resource Council. 54 K-12 culture wars: Republican-led states continue battle against critical race theory, District Administration, 12 April 2022. https://news.yahoo.com/poll-the-real-reason-republicans-are-so-riled-up-about-critical-race-theory-090015052.html? (...) An amended complaint was later filed in November 2021. 80 Id. at para. 10. 81 Id. at para. 18. 82 Costly and Cruel: How Misuse of the Baker Act Harms 37,000 Florida Children Each Year, Southern Poverty Law Center, 2021. https://www.childrensrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CR-2021-Fighting-Racism-in-Child-Welfare-Advocacy-Paper-Summary-1.pdf https://www.themarshallproject.org/2018/12/03/how-incarcerated-parents-are-losing-their-children-forever https://www.casey.org/quality-parent-representation/ https://www.splcenter.org/sites/default/files/a.a.

Score: 1429706.2 - https://www.ohchr.org/sites/de...5/SouthernPovertyLawCenter.pdf