328-3 A/RES/55/2: United Nations Millennium Declaration

Summary

The Millennium Declaration, endorsed by 189 countries, committed nations to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and it set out a series of targets to be reached by 2015. These have become known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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Issuer

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Year

2000

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations General Assembly (International)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Public administration
Manufacturing
Finance & Insurance
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals