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Ins Invernizzi SOS Childrens Villages International
Patricia Toquica SOS Childrens Villages International
Authors:
Dora Bardales
Paola Arenas
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Introduction
Dear Friend,
inable Development
wit h you tha t pre sen ts the Global Goals for Susta
de ld
We would like to share a gui planet, in order to help bui
hav e ide nti fie d as pri ori ties for all people and our s wit h
that Member States thi
these countries have done
all, wit hin the nex t 15 years. The leaders of young
a better wo rld for rld, including children and
lion s of pe op le and org anisations around the wo
the support of mil
people!
your own life and
to hel p you und ers tan d the Goals, how they impact
is
The purpose of this guide ieve the Goals.
ry day to help your government ach
what you can do eve
y
rld today but we can onl
ke pro gre ss on the big challenges faced in our wo you r
The Goals aim to ma people like you, your fam
ily,
se Go als wit h the hel p of people around the world ort ant that all of us
reach the is very imp
mu nit y, you r sisters and brothers. It
teachers, your frie nds , you r com als. Remember even
tak e to con trib ute to the achievement of the Go
can
think about the actions we the world are involved!
up to big pro gre ss if the millions of people around
small steps can add
people like you think about
hel p us und ers tan d what children and young
This document wil l als o rove life for all, and
ort ant to you , wh at ste ps should be taken to imp
imp the
these Goals, what is most tter world for today and for
tog eth er to hel p ach iev e the Goals and create a be
how we can work
future.
*If you want to know more about the success of the mdgs and how they match up to the new global goals, we invite you to visit our annex section.
You will find important information there.
What are the Global Goals for Sustainable Development?
In July 2015, Member States reached a final agreement on the Global After the report from the Open Working Group, all of the Member
Goals. The aim of this agreement is to commit efforts towards States of the UN got a chance to discuss the proposal. They agreed
ensuring that people around the world live better, without damaging that what the Open Working Group came up with was a good
n, we
*From now o e the planet. States will work toward achieving them within the next 15 and ambitious list and decided to adopt 17 Goals. They wrote a
th
will call them years, from 2015 to 2030. These Goals, which come after the MDGs Declaration to introduce the Goals to the world, as well as some ideas
.
Global Goals end, are known as the Global Goals for Sustainable Development* on how the Goals would be put into practice, and how they would be
monitored over the next 15 years to see if progress is being achieved.
How were the Global Goals Finally, in August 2015, the Member States agreed on the full agenda
for the new Global Goals for Sustainable Development, ready to for a
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Just a Moment
Before we go on, we invite you to have fun finding words in this
W WORD SEARCH PUZZLE.
O Child: According to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
R a child is any person under the age of 18.
Policies
in decisions. To participate is to do something here and now.
Gender Human Rights: The set of rights that every human being is entitled
Poverty to from its conception. They are based on two core values: equality
Participate and human dignity.
hts
Human Rig
State State: How a country is organised. It has a defined territory,
a population, a government, and laws to guide policies and institutions.
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Goal 1
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Goal 2
No Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition,
and promote sustainable agriculture
LA AND LUISA
THE STORY OF PAU To achieve Goal 2, the States have agreed to:
a,
w as al w ay s w or ried because Luis
Paula End malnutrition by improving social programs for children,
o- ye ar -o ld da ug hter, was smaller
her tw mothers and the elderly, and ensuring safe, nutritious and
girls her age. They
and thinner than ld,
sufficient food year-round.
in th e m ou nt ai ns where it was co Increase agricultural production and income of small farmers,
lived and
a with hot soups especially women and indigenous peoples, respecting the
so Paula fed Luis a
. U nt il on e da y, when Paula saw environment, the biodiversity of each region and their own
broths a
rn m en t m es sa ge on TV in which resources.
gove
children a plate
Prevent problems such as drought, floods, and other disasters.
r ad vi se d gi vi ng
mothe ead Protect the variety of species of seeds, crops and farm animals
gs and meat inst
of vegetables, eg ula (domestic and wild), and fairly distribute the benefits of these
up s an d br ot hs . From then on, Pa resources.
of so d
e the nutrition an
started to improv
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health of her baby
What can be done to ensure that every child has sufficient and nutritious food in order to grow up healthy?
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Goal 3
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Goal 4
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong
learning opportunities for all
What else is needed for every child and young person to have a good education?
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Goal 5
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Why is it important for girls and boys to be able to do the same things?
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Goal 6
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
and sanitation for all
us e of th e he al th issues was prob or contaminants from being thrown into the water.
ca nk
e w at er w hi ch is brought in a ta Improve water use, developing greater resources for its
th d the
er y tw o da ys since everyone ha reutilisation.
ev was
In fact, the water
Raise awareness among communities to ensure they play an active
sa m e sy m pt om s.
le had part in improving their water management and sanitation.
nt am in at ed an d since few peop
co er Protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including
ga s st ov e, th ey could not boil wat mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
a
cooking with it.
before drinking or
What are the most important things you use water for? What if you did not have it? How can we make sure that all children and young people have access to safe water?
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Goal 7
Renewable Energy
We have already
spoken about water,
but light is also Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern
important, dont energy for all
you think?
To achieve Goal 7, the States have agreed to:
What are the things you use at home or in school that require electricity? Why is it important that all children and young people have it?
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Goal 8
Good Jobs and Economic Growth
Promote sustained inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full
and productive employment and decent work for all
What about
work, what
do you think?
Why is it important that people can find good jobs? What might prevent some people from finding good jobs, and what can we do to make it easier for everyone to find a good job?
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Goal 9
Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable
industrialization and foster innovation
Do you believe government and business leaders can do more for the environment and their workers?
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Goal 10
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequalities within and among countries
Have you ever felt excluded? Have you noticed when things seem unfair for certain people? How does this make you feel and what do you think can be done to make things fairer?
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Goal 11
Sustainable Cities
and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient
and sustainable
What are the things that would make cities safer and better for children and young people?
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Goal 12
Responsible Consumption
u know
Did yo ar my
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
a t n ext ye No? How will The school gives us borrowed
t h nger
ts no lo ks? you study? books and, at the end of the
paren boo To achieve Goal 12, the States have agreed to:
o buy year, we return them to the
have t library. Of course, we must be
careful not to write on or tear Halve the amount of global food waste per person, by individuals
the pages. and companies.
Ensure that, international agreements for handling harmful
chemicals are met, taking care of the air, water and soil.
Reduce the generation of waste through the three Rs: Reduce,
Reuse, and Recycle.
We d Ensure large companies practices are responsible, open and
ot
pape his to av environmentally sound.
r, as oid w
cont pa a
ribut per prod sting Keep the public informed and educated, and provide the tools to
too m es to uctio
any t cutti n
way r ng live in harmony with nature for sustainable lifestyles.
we c ees. Its a down
living an c sm
in ha ontribute all
savin rmon
g y wit to
a bet the fores hn
ter w ts an ature,
that o r d
will b ld for th leaving
e bor e
n in t people Thats true! And it
he fu
ture. helps our parents
save money too!
What are the small things you could do in your daily life that would help waste fewer resources like water, food, trees and energy?
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Goal 13
Climate Action
Yes, I saw it. Scientists Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
around the world
say it is because
To achieve Goal 13, the States have agreed to:
the temperature of
the earth is getting
too high and that is Ensure people are well prepared for hazards related to climate
dangerous for people, and natural disasters.
animals and the Address climate change issues in their governments agendas
environment. and allocate resources to combat climate change.
Did you see that State
s
the snowy hill world of the
have
nearby doesnt have task t
as much snow as of slo he
the p w ing
ro
globa gress of
before?
l warm
and r
educ ing
nega in
tive i g its
by 20 mpac
30. ts
Why is a changing climate important to children and young people? What are some the impacts that you might face?
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Goal 14
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
for sustainable development
What are some of the important things we use and find in the ocean? Why is it important these are protected?
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Goal 15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification,
and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Is it important to have a diversity of plants and animals around the world? What can children do to help protect species and their habitats?
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Goal 16
Peace and Justice
We collected signatures at
Today was a school so that government
special day. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable
leaders will approve a law
to combat violence against
development, provide access to justice for all and build
children and corporal effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Why? Tell me. punishment.
To achieve Goal 16, the States have agreed to:
Why is it so important for children and young people to feel safe in their homes and schools? What can you do to help promote the safety of children in your communities?
What can be done so that you live in a safer world with less violence?
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Goal 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global
partnership for sustainable development
We already know To achieve all these Goals, the States have agreed to:
what the Goals and
Help ensure all countries have met these Goals by 2030. The
targets are
Global Goals should be present in national plans and each State
will decide which issues are most pressing in their country.
Ensure each State allocates its own resources to achieve
the Goals. In addition, developed countries should commit to
supporting achievement of the Goals in less developed countries.
Respect countries policy decisions, provided they are consistent.
but what are the For example, you cannot create rules for the protection of natural
things that we and our
resources, and give permission for their exploitation at the same
governments need to do
to achieve the Goals? time.
Engage with the organisations and individuals who have been
working for many years on various topics that relate to the Global
Goals. These organisations and individuals should be involved in
work toward achieving the goals, as their experience and support
is necessary.
Ensure States improve their data and statistics management to
be able to assess their progress and toward achievement of the
Global Goals.
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Now that you know all the goals, connect each
goal with the corresponding icon.
Goal 1 NO POVERTY
Goal 2 NO HUNGER
Goal 3 GOOD HEALTH
Goal4 QUALITY EDUCATION
Goal 5 GENDER EQUALITY
TATION
Goal 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANI
Goal 7 RENEWABLE ENERGY
IC GROWTH
Goal 8 GOOD JOBS AND ECONOM
TRUCTURE
Goal 9 INNOVATION AND INFRAS
Goal 10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES
D COMMUNITIES
Goal 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AN
PTION
Goal 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUM
Goal 13 CLIMATE ACTION
Goal 14 LIFE BELOW WATER
Goal 15 LIFE ON LAND
Goal 16 PEACE AND JUSTICE
GOALS
Goal 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE
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Thank you for Participating!
Before we say goodbye, lets discuss in groups:
What Goals do you think are most important for children and young people?
List the Goals in order of priority.
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Which Goals are you going to champion and how are you going to help achieve them?
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appendix
The Millennium Development Goals and their Targets
MDGs from 2000 to 2015:
How do the MDGs connect to the Global Goals? Draw lines joining the MDGs you think match onto the Global Goals.
MDG 1 Progress Made: The proportion of MDG 7 Progress Made: 2.3 billion people gained
Eradicate Extreme Poverty people whose income is less than Ensure Environmental access to improved drinking water
and Hunger US$1.25 a day has been cut by half. Sustainability sources between 1990 and 2012.
MDG 2 Progress Made: Primary education MDG 8 Progress Made: Official development
Achieve Universal Primary enrolment in developing countries has Develop a Global assistance hit a record high of US$134
Education reached 90%. Partnership for Development billion in 2013.
World Vision
Visin Mundial
The Latin America and Caribbean movement for Children (MMI-LAC) is
a strategic alliance of leading organizations and networks in the region working
to promote, protect and defend the rights of children and adolescents. This
alliance includes the YMCA, SOS Childrens Villages International, Child Fund
Alliance, Child Helpline, Defense for Children International (DCI), ECPAT,
Inter-America Childrens Institute (IIN) of the OAS, Plan International, Latin
America and Caribbean Network for the defense of the Rights of Child and
Adolescent (REDLAMYC), ANDI International, Save the Children, UNICEF and
World Vision International, in addition to the International Centre for Missing
and Exploited Children (ICMEC), the Foundation Marist Solidarity International
(FMSI) and the Viva Network as observers.