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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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October’s editorial package celebrates the United Nations’ 75th anniversary and looks at 20 years since the adoption of the landmark Security Council resolution on women, peace, and security; and why recovering and rebuilding from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic will only be truly possible if there is equal access to justice for everyone, no matter who they are. Read our latest edition of Goal of the Month.
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