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Measuring the Success The Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) Social Studies 7

Students will become familiar with the dimensions of world poverty; learn about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); and discover connections among the MDGs.

The Millennium Development Goals

By 2015 all 189 United Nations Member States have pledged to:

  1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
  2. Achieve universal primary education
  3. Promote gender equality and empower women
  4. Reduce child mortality
  5. Improve maternal health
  6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
  7. Ensure environmental sustainability
  8. Develop a global partnership for development

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