Inequalities need to be reduced between developed and developing, and rich and
poor countries. What also needs to be reduced is deepening inequalities among vulnerable populations, such as refugees,
migrants, minorities, indigenous peoples, older persons, people with
disabilities, and children.
- Children in the poorest 20% of the population are three times
more likely to die before their fifth birthday than in the richest
countries.
- In developing countries, maternal
mortality rates in rural areas are still up to three times higher than
in urban areas.
- Many women live below 50% of the *median income. (the income
amount that divides a population into two equal groups, an income above that
amount and below that amount. It usually differs from the mean (average) income) Goal 10.1: Achieve
higher income growth of the bottom 40% of the population than the national
average.
Goal 10.2: Promote
social, economic, and political equalities among all peoples.
Goal 10.3: Reduce
inequalities by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices.
Write about Goal 10 in three sentences.
The SDG goal 10 aims to reduce inequalities among developed and
underdeveloped countries and within countries.
Children and women are
extremely vulnerable especially in developing countries and rural areas, dying
earlier and living unhealthy lives.
The goal tries to eliminate
discriminatory laws, policies, and practices to reduce
inequalities in all aspects.