SDG's GOALS

 Group 3

Fauzi Hafizh Prasetyo (09)

Fitria Rifadewi (10)

Ghulam Faza Ahadan (11)

Hanif Rasyiq Arif (12)

REDUCED INEQUALITIES: WHY IT MATTERS

What’s the goal here?

To reduce inequalities within and among countries.

Why?

Inequalities based on income, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, class, ethnicity,

religion and opportunity continue to persist across the world. Inequality threatens longterm

social and economic development, harms poverty reduction and destroys people’s sense of

fulfilment and self-worth. This, in turn, can breed crime, disease and environmental

degradation. We cannot achieve sustainable development and make the planet better for all

if people are excluded from the chance for a better life. And despite some positive signs,

inequality is growing for more than 70 per cent of the global population, exacerbating the

risks of divisions and hampering economic and social development. Furthermore, COVID-19

is hitting the most vulnerable people the hardest, and those same groups are often

experiencing increased discrimination.

What are some examples of inequality?

Women and children with lack of access to

healthcare die each day from preventable

diseases such as measles and tuberculosis or in childbirth. Older persons, migrants and

refugees face lack of opportunities and discrimination , an issue that affects every

country in the world. One in five persons reported being discriminated on at least one ground

of discrimination prohibited by international human rights law. Among those with disabilities,

3 in 10 personally experienced

discrimination, with higher levels still among women with disabilities, including based on

religion, ethnicity and sex, pointing to the urgent need for measures to tackle multiple and

intersecting forms of discrimination.

Can we achieve equality for everyone?

It can – and should be – achieved to ensure a life of dignity for all. Political, economic and

social

policies need to be universal and pay particular

attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized communities.

What can we do?

Reducing inequality requires transformative

change. Greater efforts are needed to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, and invest

more in health, education, social protection and decent jobs especially for

young people, migrants and refugees and other

vulnerable communities. Within countries, it is

important to empower and promote inclusive

social and economic growth. We can ensure

equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of

income if we eliminate discriminatory laws,

policies and practices.Among countries, we

need to ensure that developing countries are

better represented in decision-making on global issues so that solutions

can be more effective, credible and accountable.