On 11 October 2023, we observe the International Day of the Girl Child, with the theme: Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being. Under this theme, this global platform to advocate for the full spectrum of girls’ rights responds to the call by girls everywhere for change. The call …
Is the call to action at the Sustainable Development Goals Summit enough to dismantle harmful gender stereotypes, and enhance accountability? Or do we need to, collectively, do more? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit is a critical event on the global calendar, where world leaders, policymakers, activists, and stakeholders convene …
I believe the global pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 9 – “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure” is inextricably linked to the concept of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D). The connection between SDG 9 and digital transformation reshapes international development and can revolutionize how we communicate and engage …
I felt enthusiastic and hopeful when the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were announced in 2015 to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Working as an international civil servant then on issues that pertain to human rights and democracy, I was becoming increasingly …
When I was 16, I became a vegetarian, not as much for the animals but for climate reasons. Since then, I’ve taken step by step behaviour changes to reduce the negative impact of my private consumption on people and the planet. I quit domestic flying (not very difficult), and then …
The issue of education appears in the life of every person from the beginning of their educational process. From learning to produce first utterances and necessary life skills to gaining knowledge in various areas of life. Education stays with us long after we finish school. From my early teens, teaching …
Communication and technology can help us reach the sustainable development goals – but can also lead us down very dangerous paths.
