Interest and Capability: Foundation in Accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals Objective and purpose: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will contribute to the development of peaceful people and a world in peace. This statement shows how we can develop in this direction.
Overview: At Education Globale et Développement, we work for the development of inner and outer peace by educating children, youths and adults in methods allowing them to contribute to a better society.
A way forward: the key to sustainable development and achieving its goals is that the individuals and collectivities be given the study, occupation and the field of investigation and service which will interest them in priority and which falls within their capabilities and for which they can find motivation and encouragement to learn, develop and grow further.
And what one likes and can do, one is more patient, better learns to further develop in that and is far more eager to be systematic and share with others selflessly their experience, knowledge and wealth. Thus, finally growing in one’s and in contributing significantly in other’s prosperity, growth and emancipation.
How to foster the sustainable development? The process of positive and encouraging accompaniment must be put in place at every moment of development for each individual or collectivity. Thus, while following rule of the just and fair law, there will be a sense of healthy responsibility on the part of all.
Thus we, at Education Globale et Développement, feel this is the key in achieving SDGs tangibly! Also, continue in keeping ever improving this achievement whether socially, economically or environmentally in dynamic human reality ensuring always the well-being of one and all. All is the one process and are inseparably together so it would lead onto “accelerated actions and transformative pathways”. Thus, an integral approach at all levels and the scope of development.
Our commitment as a non-governmental organization, and civil society:
We stand firm in our endeavours to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a plan of action for people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership – a plan to free humanity from the tyranny of injustice and poverty due to corrupt politicians, governments, terrorist regimes, population controllers and big industries paying far below minimum wages.
We want to teach future generations the importance of the natural family, honesty, integrity and the importance of ethical education to train up people to accomplish their purpose in life.
We reaffirm the commitment at the very heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the sustainable development goals (SDGs), “to leave no one behind”.
Every human being is precious and valuable, no matter how small or young; and should have the right to life.
We remain resolved, to end poverty and hunger; since poverty is the enemy, let’s eliminate poverty, not children. We reaffirm that gender equality, and informed consent will empower women and girls to make choices that will give life, not death to their children before or after birth.
We commit to achieving a world in which humanity lives in harmony with nature, to conserving and using our planet’s marine and terrestrial resources by reducing disaster risks of radiation leaks and waste into the oceans.
We understand that reducing maternal mortality and complications for women will be achieved by educating people that legally induced abortion is not a “safe” practice. To date over 100 published studies report that legal abortion increases the risk of Preterm births. As well, 60 published studies report that abortion increases the risk of Breast Cancer in women. Furthermore, a huge study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that women who have an abortion, have an 81% increased risk of mental health issues in the aftermath, compared to women who give birth to their unplanned children. This evidence needs to be brought to the forefront. Women need access to real healthcare, clean water and sanitation, not abortions. Parents need education on effective Natural Family Planning.
Big pharmaceutical companies and some medical researchers experiment on creating viruses that can kill people; then they push for more vaccines that include toxins which can harm babies while raking in billions of dollars globally.
We ask the Secretary-General to endeavour to reach the furthest behind first; since abortion is a cruel and inhumane torture of children before birth, it is in absolute violation of the inherent right to life for every human being. We commit to targeted and
accelerated action to remove all legal, social and economic barriers to achieve the right to life, as a fundamental human right.
We use science-based research and information to proclaim that the SDGs and world peace must begin in the womb.
Women's Development and Communication Network, Musawah Global Vision Berhad, Muslims for Progressive Values, Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace
Equality in Family Law - Action and Transformation
The Global Campaign for Equality in Family Law calls on all member states to ensure equality for women and men under the law in all matters relating to the family, regardless of religion, culture and tradition. The Coordination Committee of the Global Campaign for Equality in Family Law is comprised of Act Church of Sweden, Equality Now, The Latin American and Caribbean Committee for the Defense of Women’s Rights (CLADEM), Musawah Global Vision Berhad, Muslims for Progressive Values, Solidarity for African Women’s Rights network (SOAWR) represented by African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), Women’s Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace and UN Women.
Ending discrimination in family law constitutes “an accelerated action and transformative pathway”, the theme of the 2020 ECOSOC High-Level Segment. This is essential to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 on gender equality and women’s empowerment. SDG Indicator 5.1.1 specifically identifies family law as one of the four legal frameworks that must be reformed to accelerate progress to achieve gender equality and to meet Target 5.1 (“End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere”).
World Bank data shows that many countries ranked at the bottom of the index for legal equality have family laws that explicitly discriminate against women and girls. Further, a recent comprehensive cross-country study drew the conclusion that “egalitarian reform of family law may be the most crucial precondition for empowering women economically”. In current times, family laws that discriminate on the basis of gender are also exacerbating the hardships caused by the COVID-19 and gendered impact of the outbreak on women and girls.
The principle of universality of human rights with regard to equality in the family should apply to all groups of women and girls, no matter their religion, custom or tradition. Governments must amend Constitutions that provide for exceptions to guarantees of equality and non-discrimination. Laws that allow for discrimination against women on the basis of religion and customs, not least family laws, must be reformed to uphold equality and justice.
As the international community marks SDG 5, governments can no longer sanction and perpetuate discrimination within the family, no matter what form it takes or the origin of the law or practice. We therefore call upon member states to accelerate efforts to repeal or amend all sex discriminatory family laws as soon as possible, and no later than 2030.
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