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Perspectives: Are We Making Poverty History? Halfway to 2015

Are We Making Poverty History?
Halfway to 2015
Showing off white bands to support the MDGs: © Millennium CampaignShowing off white bands to support the MDGs: © Millennium CampaignEvery year since world leaders signed the Millennium Declaration committing to meet eight world-changing goals by 2015, mass rallies have been held around the globe to remind governments of their commitments — on hunger, education, health care, gender equality, the environment, and more.

Seven and a half years on, we stand midway from Declaration to deadline. Perspectives looks at how far we've come, and where we go from here.


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Where Does Your Country Stand?

Vietnamese girl: © Xuan AnVietnamese girl: © Xuan AnExtracts from 40 OneWorld Country Guides offer a unique snapshot of progress midway to the target date of 2015; with some exceptions, the picture is not encouraging.

 

From the Frontlines

Passing on AIDS info in KenyaPassing on AIDS info in Kenya The solutions to global poverty exist, and committed people are implementing them every day. Now all that's needed is sustained political will at the highest levels, say experts from the OneWorld community.







Campaigning for the MDGs



Millennium Campaign Director
Salil Shetty explains the MDGs



Minar Pimple, Millennium Campaign Asia
Deputy Director, on Stand Up, Speak Out
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