SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

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Ahead of World AIDS Day, marked every year on 1 December, UNAIDS has launched a report highlighting the critical need to support community organizations in expanding access to antiretroviral therapy, supporting adherence to treatment and reaching the people most affected by HIV. The report warns that harmful laws and policies in many countries, as well as crackdowns, or restrictions on many community groups and campaigns, are putting their life-saving work in jeopardy. Ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 is one of the targets of Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

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Bhutan's Changemakers in Crimson Robes

Twenty-five years ago, the world was a different place. Incredible progress has been made in so many areas. So why haven’t we seen as much progress for women’s health and rights?

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The True Cost of Discrimination

UN Secretary-General stands between two UN flags and shakes hands with Ms. Catalina Devandas Aguilar, who is sitting in a wheelchair.

Because impairment is widely seen as a natural part of the ageing process, many older people with disabilities are shut out from receiving the support they need.

Suicide is never the answer. This video provides teachers and other people working in schools with information on how to help students look after their mental health.

As part of efforts to strengthen the electricity supply system in Gaza, UNOPS with funding from the government of Japan has installed solar photovoltaic systems for 188 households.

A young woman stands amidst homes, cradling her baby girl in her arms whilst gazing at her with love.

1,000 Survivors: Harnessing Hope to End an Ebola Outbreak

Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide.

As overweight and obesity rates soar worldwide, this year, World Food Day calls for action to make healthy and sustainable diets available and affordable to everyone. At the same time, we ask you to start thinking about what you eat.

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The United Nations General Assembly is holding a high-level meeting on universal health coverage. Universay Health Coverage means that all people and communities receive the quality health services they need, without financial hardship.  This meeting, under the theme "Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World," aims to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. #HealthForAll. Let's make it a reality.

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Individuals, countries, decision makers and private businesses can all take action to promote healthy diets and achieve #ZeroHunger.