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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. More important than ever, the goals provide a critical framework for COVID-19 recovery. Read more here
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GOAL OF THE MONTHAhead of World Health Day (7 April) and the annual UN Youth Forum, the Goal of the Month Editorial looks at Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing – and what to expect during this month.
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