- The Sustainable Development Goals, known as the Global Goals, are an international call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
- Those 17 Goals are identified based on the successes attained in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (2000 - 2015). In addition, the SDGs target new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, fostering innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities.
- The SDGs are interconnected. The key of success of any goal often lies in addressing issues that are closely linked to other goals.
- To achieve the SDGs, we must work together and act practically to sustainably improve the lives of future generations. Taking into account the environmental challenges faced by the entire world, they provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt according to their priorities.
- SDGs are a comprehensive blueprint. They address the root causes of poverty and unite us to make a positive change for both people and the planet.
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a founding member of the United Nations and has played an active role in shaping the outcomes of the Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past five decades, Saudi Arabia has made remarkable progress on the path of economic and social development. Since then, Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have established a strategic partnership of development.
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia presented the first national voluntary review at the High-Level Political Forum held between 09 and 18 July 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York (Attachment). More than 1,000 governments, delegations, businesses and civil society leaders came together to discuss the progress governments have made towards the implementation of SDGs. The theme of 2018 was “Transformation Towards Sustainable and Resilient Societies”.
- The Voluntary National Review (VNR) of Saudi Arabia, supported by UNDP, included a comprehensive review of the status of the SDGs, their alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, and actions taken by the national entities including government, private sector and NGOs to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Sustainable Development Goals in which HADAF participates:
Eliminating Poverty: To build, by 2030, the resilience of the poor and the vulnerable groups and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental crisis and disasters.
New Education: To increase the number of youth and adults who can assume decent jobs and start freelance businesses by 2030 through the acquisition of appropriate skills, including technical and vocational skills.
Gender Equality: To ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
Decent Work and Economic Growth: To significantly reduce the proportion of young people who are not in employment, education or training by 2020.
Reducing Inequalities: To adopt policies, especially the fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality.
Description of the Sustainable Development Goals in which HRDF participates:
Description
Ending all forms of poverty everywhere
Targets:
By 2030, to build the resilience of the poor and the vulnerable groups and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental crisis and disasters.
Themes of participation:
Description
Ensure quality, equitable and inclusive education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Targets:
To significantly increase the number of youth and adults of appropriate skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment and assuming decent jobs and start freelance jobs by 2030.
Themes of participation:
- On-the-job Training Program
- E-Training Program
- Training Support Program
- Career Guidance and Counseling Program
Description
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Targets:
To ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
Themes of participation:
- Empowerment Program
- Income Support Program
- E-Training Program
- Career Guidance and Counseling Program
- On-the-job Training Program
Description
Enhancing consistent and comprehensive economic growth for all and providing productive and skilled workforce and providing appropriate jobs to all
Targets:
To significantly reduce the proportion of young people who are not in employment, education or training by 2020
Themes of participation:
- On-the-job Training Program
- E-Training Program
- Training Support Program
- Career Guidance and Counseling Program
- Empowerment Program
- Income Support Program
- Job Adaption Program
Description
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Targets:
To adopt policies, especially the fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality
Themes of participation:
- Income Support Program
- Unemployment Financial Assistance
- Empowerment Program
- Job Adaption Program
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