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ODS 3 on health and well-being, is the month's goal in April

Every month, in the context of relevant dates, events and thematic priorities, the United Nations System in Brazil out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for it to be presented to the public in an informative manner, relevant and engajadora. The focus of this action is to provide the company an opportunity to deepen, every month, objectives and goals made by Member States of the United Nations as part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

In April, the celebrations of World Health Day (7/4) guided the choice of ODS as 3 month goal.

See below more about the Development Goals Sustantável and ODS 3.

Further information and materials on ODS and Agenda 2030 also visit   UN Brazil  and   UNDP Brazil.

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

Objectives of Sustainable Development, also known as Global Goals, are a universal call to action against poverty, protection of the planet and to ensure that all people have peace and prosperity. These 17 goals were inspired by the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including new issues such as global climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interconnected - the success of an ODS involves answering issues that are associated with other goals.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its goals are global in nature and universally applicable, taking into account different national circumstances, capacities and levels of development, respecting national policies and priorities. The ODS are the result of a transparent, inclusive and participatory process, which lasted three years, enovlvendo all stakeholders.

They represent an unprecedented agreement on the sustainable development priorities among the 193 member states of the UN. They have received support from global civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and other stakeholders engaged in the sustainable development agenda. The decision to launch a process for defining a set of ODS was made by the Member States of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio + 20), held in the city of Rio de Janeiro in June 2012.

The ODS entered into force on January 1, 2016 and it is expected that their goals are met by December 31, 2030. However, there is the expectation that some goals, based on international agreements, it fulfilled before the deadline.

ODS 3 - Ensure a healthy life and promote well-being for all people in all ages

3.1  By 2030, reduce global maternal mortality rate to less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births

3.2  By 2030, ending the preventable deaths of infants and children under 5 years with all countries in order to reduce neonatal mortality by at least 12 per 1,000 live births and the mortality of children under 5 years to at least 25 per 1,000 live births

3.3  By 2030, end the AIDS epidemic, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, and combat hepatitis, waterborne diseases, and other communicable diseases

3.4  By 2030, reduce by one-third of premature mortality from NCDs via prevention and treatment, and to promote mental health and well-being

3.5  Strengthening the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including the abuse of narcotic drugs and harmful use of alcohol

3.6  By 2020, halve the deaths and injuries global road accidents

3.7  By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs

3.8  Achieving universal health coverage, including the protection of the financial risk, access to essential quality health services and access to essential medicines and vaccines safe, effective, quality and affordable for all

3.9  2030 substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses by hazardous chemicals, air contamination and pollution of water and soil

3rd  enhance the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate

3.b  support research and development of vaccines and drugs for communicable and non - communicable diseases that mainly affect developing countries, provide access to essential medicines and vaccines at affordable prices, in accordance with the Doha Declaration, which It affirms the right of developing countries to make full use of the provisions of the TRIPS agreement flexibilities to protect public health and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all

3.c  Substantially increase health financing and recruitment, development and training, and retention of health personnel in developing countries, especially the least developed countries and small island developing States

3.d  strengthen the capacity of all countries, particularly developing countries, to the early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks

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