In pursuit of the SDGs, MGA advocates: MGA is committed to: MERCY INTERNATIONAL
A rights-based approach, I. Work to implement the SDGs, to ASSOCIATION ensure ‘no-one is left behind’. through justice and development GLOBAL ACTION for all People and the Earth II. Model a rights-based and person- centred approach, in all Mercy ministries.
MGA will continue to: I. Promote equality and fairness in all aspects of education.
II. Work with civil society to ensure that marginalized communities are included in developing education policies. GOAL 4 Ensure inclusive and
Education is a human equitable quality education right with immense and promote lifelong
power to transform. learning opportunities for all Image: pixabay.com On its foundation rest To Achieve Goal 4 MGA will: the cornerstones of
i. Support and work in partnership with NGOs freedom, democracy and organisations to promote equitable and sustainable education for all. human development. ii. Sign petitions to raise awareness on Kofi Annan deficiencies in education systems worldwide.
Education is the most powerful iii. Advocate for improved educational Links. www.unesco.org, https://un.org/sdgs www.pixabay.com weapon which you can use, to systems for vulnerable adults and children. change the world. (c) Mercy Global Action - Mercy International Association Nelson Mandela .Kofi Annan
WHAT ARE THE SDGS? GLOBAL FACTS COLLECTIVE ACTION Advocate with organisations that The UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals Globally, 750 million adults are unable to read campaign for the equal right to (SDG), supported by all countries, came into and write. Females comprise 65% of this total. education for the girl child e.g. Malala force 1st January 2016, to run through to 2030. Almost half of the world’s adults who are campaign. illiterate live in Southern Asia; whilst 27% live Ensure governments provide language The SDGs address inequality, poverty, in sub-Saharan Africa. (UNESCO) and appropriate classes, for all refugees sustainable development, protection of and migrants ecosystems and climate change. MIA Global Over 8 million children are living as refugees Encourage all schools to provide education in human rights and the Action (MGA) is producing a series of pamphlets in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt, rights of nature. to inform and encourage members, to monitor most without access to education. Promote the development of best the progress of the SDGs in their countries practice for children with special needs Conflict, poverty, slave labour and child in all schools. marriage keep 130 million girls out of school.
An educated female fuels economic growth - countries lose more than $1 billion a year by not educating girls to the same level as boys.
PERSONAL ACTION SDG 4 is the focus of this pamphlet: To ensure Support efforts to promote inclusion inclusive and equitable quality education and education for indigenous/first nation peoples. promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Volunteer to work with adult/children’s Goal 4 aims to eliminate gender disparities and language groups and help those challenged in reading and writing. ensure equal access to education for all. It https://camfed.org/latest-news/day-african-child-protecting- Avail of opportunities for further promotes vocational training for indigenous 16000-girls/ http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco learning. i.e. climate education. peoples, the marginalised, including persons with Prepared by MIA-Global Action, as part of SDG Series disabilities, and children in vulnerable situations. November 2018 Question: What are the concerns you have about education in your country? As with the other 16 SDGs, the target year to achieve this goal is 2030......