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 – Goal 5 Gender Equality
Gender equality is not just a goal. As leaders and advocates gather at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March, momentum is building and new commitments under the Pact for the Future aim to accelerate women’s empowerment at all levels. Read more from the Goal of the Month editorial
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