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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.

GOAL OF THE MONTH

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Action is urgently needed to change biased social norms, eliminate harmful practices against women and girls, and eliminate discriminatory laws that halt progress on SDG 5. Read more from the Goal of the Month editorial