2030 agenda

UN Adviser underlines importance of partnership with mobile-communications industry to achieve Sustainable Development Goals

The UN Secretary-General Adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development urged the mobile industry to work together and develop policy frameworks and technical standards that would ensure no one is left behind at the World Mobile Summit.

Senior UN officials urge elimination of ‘violent practice’ of female genital mutilation by 2030

The most senior United Nations officials are urging the world to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030, calling it a “violent practice” that scars girls for life, endangering their health, depriving them of their rights, and denying them the chance to reach their full potential.

2018-04-22T12:01:23-04:0005 Feb 2016|Goal 3: Good Health, Goal 5: Gender equality, News|

On World Statistics Day, UN flags importance of reliable data to achieve new development agenda

Emphasizing that “reliable and timely statistics and indicators are more important than ever,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged all partners and stakeholders to work together to achieve the ambitious 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

2018-04-22T12:03:45-04:0020 Oct 2015|News, Sustainable Development Agenda|

In Slovakia, Ban highlights importance of ‘living harmoniously’ and sustainably

Visiting the Slovakian city of Levoca, the United Nations Secretary-General stressed the importance of the role of the local community, particularly mayors and governors, and the importance of living harmoniously and in a sustainable way.

Marking International Day, Ban says new 2030 Agenda can help eradicate poverty

This can be the first generation to witness a world without extreme poverty, where all people – not only the powerful and the privileged – can participate and contribute equally, free of discrimination and want, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared Friday, urging global action to fully implement the newly-adopted goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.

2018-04-22T12:03:49-04:0016 Oct 2015|Goal 1: No Poverty, News|
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