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.
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GOAL OF THE MONTH
Achieving Goal 10 – Inequality is still a major global problem despite international efforts to address persistent disparities. The need for more equitable resource distribution and economic participation on the global arena is highlighted by this widening gap. Read more from the Goal of the Month editorial
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