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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 MONTH
The March edition of the Goal of the Month editorial looks at Goal 5 (Gender Equality) of the Global Goals.
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UN health agency appeals to reverse gains lost in fight against tuberculosis
World TB Day is marked on 23 March, and this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent investment in the fight against tuberculosis, “to save millions more lives”. Read Full Story on UN News
Mistreatment in childbirth, a human rights and healthcare problem, new study warns
Women across the world face unacceptable mistreatment during childbirth, according to a new study from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) launched on Wednesday. Read Full Story on UN News
Seeds of change in Kenya as farmers lead way on tobacco-free farms
In Kenya, a trailblazing sustainable agriculture project has helped hundreds of farmers move away from the harmful practice of growing tobacco, in favour of a healthier alternative, the UN said on Wednesday. Read Full Story on UN [...]
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