showing how gender equality is central to the achievement of all 17 SDGs and arguing for an integrated and rights-based approach to implementation.This report lays the basis for robust, gender-responsive monitoring of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by: As a source of high-quality data and policy analysis, the report is a key reference and accountability tool for policymakers, women’s organizations, the UN system, and other stakeholders.

The report monitors global and regional trends in achieving the SDGs for women and girls based on available data, and provides practical guidance for the implementation of gender-responsive policies and accountability processes. This consultation included valuable work done by the Open Working Group of the General Assembly on Sustainable Development Goals and by the United Nations, whose Secretary-General provided a synthesis report in December 2014.“Turning promises into action: Gender equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, UN Women’s new flagship report, provides a comprehensive and authoritative assessment of progress, gaps and challenges in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from a gender perspective. 'The Goals and targets are the result of over two years of intensive public consultation and engagement with civil society and other stakeholders around the world, which paid particular attention to the voices of the poorest and most vulnerable. They are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development.

These are universal goals and targets which involve the entire world, developed and developing countries alike. It is accepted by all countries and is applicable to all, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities. 'This is an Agenda of unprecedented scope and significance. And we will endeavour to reach the furthest behind first. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish to see the Goals and targets met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. 'As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind. We resolve also to create conditions for sustainable, inclusive and sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and decent work for all, taking into account different levels of national development and capacities. 'We resolve, between now and 2030, to end poverty and hunger everywhere to combat inequalities within and among countries to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies to protect human rights and promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and to ensure the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources. We will also build upon the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals and seek to address their unfinished business. We are committed to achieving sustainable development in its three dimensions – economic, social and environmental – in a balanced and integrated manner. We recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. We commit ourselves to working tirelessly for the full implementation of this Agenda by 2030. 'On behalf of the peoples we serve, we have adopted a historic decision on a comprehensive, far-reaching and people-centred set of universal and transformative Goals and targets.

The resolution begins with a declaration that states: This historic document lays out the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to mobilize global efforts to end poverty, foster peace, safeguard the rights and dignity of all people, and protect the planet. On 25 September, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution 70/1, Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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