gender equality

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Sustainable Development Goal #5 Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Empowering women and girls requires stronger policies and legislation to reframe social norms derived from persistent patriarchal attitudes. Gender-based discrimination exists deeply within the fabric of society. Achieving gender equality for women and girls demands equal access to the same basic rights as males. Sustainable development requires inclusion and representation of women in political and economic decision-making.

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Empowering women and girls requires stronger policies and legislation to reframe social norms derived from persistent patriarchal attitudes. Gender-based discrimination exists deeply within the fabric of society. Achieving gender equality for women and girls demands equal access to the same basic rights as males. Sustainable development requires inclusion and representation of women in political and economic decision-making.

Why It Matters


Society benefits from women’s participation in social development and economic initiatives. Removing barriers to education allows women and girls to develop skill-based knowledge and find jobs. Women’s income is impacted by unpaid domestic chores that reduce their earning potential and widen the gender gap. Investments in education achieve positive rates of return in earning power for women.

Why It Matters


Society benefits from women’s participation in social development and economic initiatives. Removing barriers to education allows women and girls to develop skill-based knowledge and find jobs. Women’s income is impacted by unpaid domestic chores that reduce their earning potential and widen the gender gap. Investments in education achieve positive rates of return in earning power for women.

Blue Chip Action


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The Blue Chip Foundation & The Gross Family Foundation have committed to the global fund for education through a donation to Sustainable Development Goals, of $300,000.00.
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A day-long debate at the UN Security Council urged greater participation of women at all levels of society, accountability for acts of violence against women & girls during armed conflict, and funding for prevention programs to eliminate these atrocities.

Blue Chip Action


Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America logo
09 Oct, 2017
Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America: A Strategic Vision is supported by the Blue Chip Foundation and several other organizations.
Show at United Nations: Jennifer Gross attending the event
By Blog Owner 15 Dec, 2016
Jennifer Gross and Blue Chip Foundation’s photo essay on the Millennium Villages Project is featured at the UN headquarters in Manhattan.
Blue Chip Foundation Commits to Global Fund for Education, Sustainable Development Goals
By Blog Owner 31 Oct, 2016
The Blue Chip Foundation & The Gross Family Foundation have committed to the global fund for education through a donation to Sustainable Development Goals, of $300,000.00.
Blue Chip Foundation Participates in Vatican Youth Symposium
By Blog Owner 31 Oct, 2016
The Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, participated in the Vatican Youth Symposium in October. Casina Pio.
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Global Action


UN chief outlines reforms that ‘put Member States in driver’s seat’ on road to sustainable developme
By Blog Owner 22 Jan, 2018
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres shared seven reform proposals for countries to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
No man will reach full potential unless women reach theirs, UN says on Day of Eliminating Violence
By Blog Owner 25 Nov, 2017
The goal of ending violence against women and girls at The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women highlighted major UN and international community actions.
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By Blog Owner 13 Oct, 2017
A day-long debate at the UN Security Council urged greater participation of women at all levels of society, accountability for acts of violence against women & girls during armed conflict, and funding for prevention programs to eliminate these atrocities.

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SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

Initiatives


Partners


Sustainable Development Solutions Network
By Blog Owner 17 Jan, 2018
The objective of the (SDSN) is to accelerate the progress of achieving the United Nations (Sustainable Development Goals) and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
A woman walking in a documentary that The VII Foundation created.
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
VII Foundation is a charitable non-profit media and educational organization that funds and produces media-related storytelling and documentary projects.
SDG USA
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner 05 Jan, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

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I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.

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