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17 Goals to Transform Our World
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
GOAL OF THE MONTH – GOAL 10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES
COVID-19 is not only challenging global health systems but testing our common humanity. It affects everyone everywhere. It hits the poorest and most vulnerable communities the hardest, deepening existing inequalities. At the same time, social, political and economic inequalities are amplifying the impacts of the pandemic. This time of crisis is an opportunity to invest in policies and institutions that can turn the tide on inequality. Click here for the latest edition of Goal of the Month.
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