SDGs: Goal 4What is SDGs?: Goal 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were formally adopted on 25 September 2015 by United Nations General Assembly.
What is each goal of SDGs and our initiatives to achieve the goal?
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
| 4.1 |
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes |
| 4.2 |
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education |
| 4.3 |
By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university |
| 4.4 |
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have |
| 4.5 |
By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations |
| 4.6 |
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy |
| 4.7 |
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development |
| 4.a |
Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all |
| 4.b |
By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries |
| 4.c |
By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States |
Reference: https://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/70/1&Lang=E
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Supporting education in Cambodia through “altruism and appreciation”
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Hiroshima Environment and Health Association
Creating Satoumi with Citizens
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Shinhiroshima Telecasting Co., Ltd.
Create the future together with the people of Hiroshima by providing reliable information
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Toitate Labo (TTL)
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Enhancing corporate (branch office) value by addressing the SDGs—Improving branch office members’ quality of life
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SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd., Hiroshima Customer Service Plaza
Using financial and economic education activities to create a society that offers peace of mind
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Ogawa Econos Inc.
Developing environmental conservation as a core competency and training personnel to promote regional and global environmental conservation
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Shinsei Co., Ltd.
Doing what we can to prevent the memory of the atomic bombing from fading away
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Social Welfare Service Corporation Seiryu—Kabe Tsuchikure no Ie
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Nishimaki Industry Co., Ltd.
Passing on the baton—creating an environment that future generations can be proud of
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Hiroshima Television Corporation
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Hiroshima Home Television Co., Ltd.
Promoting environmental conservation through the “Earth Movement Declaration” initiative Using Earth education to develop human resources for the next generation
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Rescho, Inc.
Using our original pre-cast concrete products to coexist with nature and build strong infrastructure
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What is SDGs?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal goals that every countries take action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. SDGs are composed of 17 Goals and 169 Targets and the pledge to leave no one behind.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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