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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 world is at a crossroads. After a year of struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, we usher in a new year with a hope to recover better, rebuild resilience and reimagine a more equal world. The Goal of the Month editorial, published on 11 January, will look at major UN-related events in 2021 – in our effort to get back on track to fulfil the world’s promise for a better future for all.
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