SDG Advocates Archives - United Nations Sustainable Development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/category/sdg-advocates/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Fri, 23 Aug 2019 19:49:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Secretary-General Appoints New Sustainable Development Goals Advocates /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/05/new-sdg-advocates/ Thu, 09 May 2019 16:01:08 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=64815 A new class of SDG Advocates was appointed today by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. These 17 influential public figures are committed to raising awareness, inspiring greater ambition, and pushing for faster action on the SDGs

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]]> Goal of the Month Interview | Alaa Murabit, SDG Advocate /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/03/61343/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:51:37 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=61343 SDG Advocate and ĢƵ High-Level Commissioner on Health Employment and Economic Growth Alaa Murabit as she discusses gender equality and women empowerment.

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]]> Gaming sustainable development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/01/gaming-sustainable-development/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:44:21 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=61681 Christina Myers, Special advisor to Dr. Alaa Murabit and co-founder of the Omnis institute Dr. Alaa Murabit, SDG advocate and co-founder of the Omnis Institute 'Innovating with new technologies for social change' has become a trendy concept, with success measured by how “unique” and “out-of-the-box” the ideas are. Associating innovation to the development of [...]

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]]> SDG Advocate Alaa Murabit on the necessity of women’s inclusion in peace and security /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/01/alaa-murabit-on-womens-inclusion/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:50:58 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=58923 Dr. Alaa Maurabit spoke on women’s inclusion at the Ukraine House Davos panel ‘Trailblazing Activists: Female Profiles in Courage.’

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]]> Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg visits India to boost sustainability cooperation /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/01/prime-minister-of-norway-erna-solberg-visits-india-to-boost-sustainability-cooperation/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:55:30 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=58821 Prime Minister Solberg landed in New Delhi for a three-day visit to collaborate on the ocean economy and enhance joint sustainable development goal (SDG) action by Norway and India.

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]]> Alaa Murabit and Jeffery Sachs speak at Human Rights Council meeting on Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/01/alaa-murabit-and-jeffery-sachs-speak-at-human-rights-council-meeting-on-human-rights-and-the-2030-agenda/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:16:44 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=58740 Speaking in Geneva at a meeting "Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda: Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality", ĢƵ SDG Advocates Dr. Alaa Murabit and Professor Jeffery Sachs discussed the synergies between human rights and the 2030 Agenda. 

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]]> SDG Advocate Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, met with Antonio Guterres and Henrietta Fore at Hamad bin Khalifa University to discuss progress on SDG 4 /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/12/sdg-advocate-her-highness-sheikha-moza-bint-nasser-met-with-antonio-guterres-and-henrietta-fore-at-hamad-bin-khalifa-university-to-discuss-progress-on-sdg-4/ Sun, 16 Dec 2018 15:03:16 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=56247 On 16th December 2018 SDG Advocate Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Founder and Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation met with the ĢƵ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and ĢƵICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore and discussed Sustainable development Goals progress and ongoing education efforts. Her Highness then attended the insightful lecture by the ĢƵ Secretary [...]

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]]> Op-Ed The time is now to realise Mandela’s vision – and SDG’s provide the plan /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/12/op-ed-the-time-is-now-to-realise-mandelas-vision-and-sdgs-provide-the-plan/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:19:45 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=55440 On 2 December, together in South Africa for the Global Citizen Mandela 100 Festival commemorating 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth, SDG Advocate Co-Chairs Prime Minister Solberg and President Akufo-Addo co-authored an op-ed for South African newspapers to highlight the connection between Mandela's legacy and the SDGs. The op-ed was also published in other outlets around the continent, including in Egypt and Ethiopia, among others.

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]]> SDG Advocates Erna Solberg and Dho Young-shim participate in the launch of the first women’s football league in the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, South Africa /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/12/sdg-advocates-erna-solberg-and-dho-young-shim-participate-in-the-launch-of-the-first-womens-football-league-in-the-township-of-alexandra-in-johannesburg-south-africa/ Sat, 01 Dec 2018 16:16:51 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=56265 On 1 December 2018, SDG Advocates Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway and Ambassador Dho Young-shim participated in the launch of the first women’s football league in the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, South Africa, in partnership with the Global Goals World Cup. The launch event for this league was a celebration featuring 400 [...]

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]]> Parliamentary Leaders in the UK reaffirmed Government Commitment to the SDGs /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/11/advocate-richard-curtis-joined-parliamentary-leaders-in-the-uk-to-reaffirm-government-commitment-to-the-sdgs/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:56:40 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=54719 On 13th November 2018 SDG Advocate Richard Curtis joined parliamentary leaders in the UK to reaffirm government commitment to the SDGs and to making the world safer, healthier, and more prosperous for future generations. Co-hosted by the Coalition for Global Prosperity, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the ĢƵ Global Goals for Sustainable Development, Project [...]

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]]> Alaa Murabit to Receive Prestigious Canadian Award /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/10/alaa-murabit-to-receive-prestigious-canadian-award/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:18:16 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=53629 SDG Advocate Dr. Alaa Murabit has been named a Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) Award recipient by the Canadian government. The Meritorious Service Cross recognizes exceptional deeds that bring honour to the country, that “sets an example for others to follow, improves the quality of life of a community and brings considerable benefit or [...]

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]]> Video celebrating ĢƵ Day, with SDG Advocate Forest Whitaker /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/10/video-celebrating-un-day-with-sdg-advocate-forest-whitaker/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:39:49 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=55467 A video for ĢƵ Day about the importance of the SDGs and how we can achieve them, featuring a message from SDG Advocate Forest Whitaker and a video produced by SDG Advocate Richard Curtis.

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]]> Forest Whitaker and Prime Minister Solberg speak at the Global Citizen Festival /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/09/forest-whitaker-and-prime-minister-solberg-speak-at-the-global-citizen-festival/ Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:09:48 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=53605 On 29 September 2018, SDG Advocate Forest Whitakerspoke on stage at the Global Citizen Festival: Be The Generation in New York. He joined other celebrities and leaders in donating their time to advocate for action on the SDGs, making a specific statement on the importance of education as a tool to change the world.

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]]> SDG Advocates Support the Global Goals World Cup /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/09/sdg-advocates-support-the-global-goals-world-cup/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:34:24 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=53656 On 25 September 2018, the SDG Advocates partnered with Global Goals World Cup to host a soccer tournament for the SDGs in New York. SDG Advocates Prime Minister Solberg and Dr. Alaa Murabit joined teams on the field to compete for the trophy. Teams had a chance to win the trophy by getting points [...]

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]]> SDG Advocates – ĢƵ Secretary-General Meeting /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/09/sdg-advocates-un-secretary-general-meeting/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:23:20 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=52197 The SDG Advocates held their annual meeting with the ĢƵ Secretary-General on 23 September 2018. The Advocates are appointed by the Secretary-General, and he takes special interest in their work for the SDGs. The Secretary-General and the Advocates discussed how to address current challenges to the completion of the SDGs, reviewed the successes and [...]

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]]> SDG Advocates hosted a unique event at the ĢƵ during the 73rd Session of the ĢƵ General Assembly /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/09/sdg-advocates-hosted-a-unique-event-at-the-un-during-the-73rd-session-of-the-un-general-assembly/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:27:53 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=53667 On 23 September 2018, the SDG Advocates hosted a unique event at the ĢƵ during the 73rd Session of the ĢƵ General Assembly: a reception celebrating the contributions of leaders and key partners from around the world who have championed the SDGs, and reaffirming their commitment to the 2030 Agenda. Hosted by Prime Minister [...]

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]]> Secretary-General and Prime Minister Erna Solberg open SDG Exhibition at Nobel Peace Center /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/06/secretary-general-and-prime-minister-erna-solberg-open-sdg-exhibition-at-nobel-peace-center/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:35:05 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=49942 Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres quite literally kicked off the Nobel Peace Center’s new exhibition about the Sustainable Development Goals in Oslo. The “Take the Ball – Hit the Goals” exhibition will be on display in the entrance hall of the Nobel Peace Center from June 19th until [...]

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]]> Deputy Secretary-General and H.M. Queen Mathilde Discuss the Spotlight Initiative /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/06/deputy-secretary-general-and-h-m-queen-mathilde-discuss-the-spotlight-initiative/ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:11:20 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=49930 Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and SDG Advocate, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, gave a joint interview on the Spotlight Initiative at the European Development Days (EDD) in Belgium. The Spotlight Initiative is a partnership led by European Union (EU) and the United Nations (ĢƵ) focused on eliminating all forms of violence against women and [...]

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]]> Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians Speaks at Opening of European Development Days /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/06/her-majesty-queen-mathilde-of-the-belgians-speaks-at-opening-of-european-development-days/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:42:31 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=49798 Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians delivered an address at the opening of the 2018 European Development Days (EDD) in Brussels. In her speech, the Queen focused on mental health, and its importance to the development and the 2030 Agenda. Her Majesty noted that mental health is a crucial building block for many of [...]

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]]> SDG Advocates unite to celebrate major milestone in empowering 10 million marginalized out of school children /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2018/05/sdg-advocates-unite-to-celebrate-major-milestone-in-empowering-10-million-marginalized-out-of-school-children/ Tue, 01 May 2018 13:00:43 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=49610 SDG advocate Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser joins SDG advocates and ĢƵ Secretary-General António Guterres to celebrate an important milestone in addressing a growing global challenge. The Education Above All Foundation, founded by her Highness, aims to help 10 million children receive a quality education.  Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, ĢƵ SDG Advocate [...]

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