The General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) has declared September 21 as the Day of Peace around the globe. This day highlights The “17 Sustainable Development Goals” of the UN which when accomplished by the nations will overcome food and water scarcity, corruption, illiteracy, social inequality, xenophobia, environmental degradation, diminishing natural resources, to name a few. With […]
SAVE THE DATE!!! Atatürk Society of America invites you to a remembrance ceremony on the 94th anniversary of the August 30th Victory Day. Tuesday, August 30th, 2016, 12:00pm Gathering by the statue of Atatürk at the Sheridan Circle Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC
• Goal #5, which states, “all the principles of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, including, inter alia, the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, as set out in principle 7 thereof,” and
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Gender inequalities are still deeply rooted in every society. Many women still lack access to employment opportunities, basic education, and healthcare, and they're often subjected to violence and discrimination. The math is simple: in countries where there's higher equality, there's less poverty, more economic growth, and a higher standard of living. Let's improve opportunities for everyone by dismantling barriers to women's participation in economic, social and political life.
• Goal #16, which states, Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
We can only look forward to a more equal and sustainable world if we have more peaceful and inclusive societies. That means we'll need to reduce crime, violence, and exploitation. The illegal arms and drug trade will have to stop. Public institutions that we all rely on will have to be effective, transparent and accountable.
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