Reduced Inequalities: Sustainable Development Goal #10 – Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Report on Reducing Inequalities and Promoting Inclusive Policies

Introduction

Since 2000, there has been a noticeable decrease in inequality between countries. However, significant disparities persist within countries, with many disadvantaged populations lacking access to adequate health and education services. This report highlights the ongoing efforts by the Presbyterian Church (USA) (PC(USA)) and its global partners to address these inequalities in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The initiatives undertaken by PC(USA) and its partners primarily contribute to the achievement of the following SDGs:

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
2. SDG 4: Quality Education – Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.
3. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Reducing inequality within and among countries by promoting inclusive policies.

Strategies and Actions

• Promoting Inclusive Policies: PC(USA) advocates for policies that include disadvantaged groups, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs addressed.
• Global Partnerships: Collaboration with international partners strengthens efforts to reduce inequalities and improve access to essential services.
• Advocacy at the United Nations: Active participation in the United Nations community to influence global agendas and policies towards equity and inclusion.

Conclusion

While progress has been made in reducing inequality between nations, significant work remains to address disparities within countries. The PC(USA) and its partners continue to align their efforts with the SDGs to promote inclusive development, improve health and education access, and advocate for the rights of disadvantaged populations worldwide.

Publication Details

• Published Date: March 27, 2018

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

1. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – The article discusses inequality within countries and efforts to reduce these inequalities.
2. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – The article mentions lack of access to adequate health services for disadvantaged people.
3. SDG 4: Quality Education – The article highlights lack of access to adequate education services for disadvantaged people.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs

1. SDG 10 – Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
2. SDG 3 – Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
3. SDG 4 – Target 4.1: Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied to Measure Progress

• Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by age, sex and persons with disabilities.
• Indicator 3.8.1: Coverage of essential health services (defined as the average coverage of essential services based on tracer interventions that include reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and service capacity and access).
• Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading and mathematics, by sex.

4. Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: pcusa.org