End poverty by 2015. This is the historic promise 189 world leaders made at the
United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000 when they agreed to meet the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs). The United Nations Millennium Campaign supports and inspires
people from around the world to take action in support of the MDGs.
With 36.1 million citizens standing up and taking part in the global anti-poverty campaign for 2009, Philippines leads yet again with the largest number of people calling for action against poverty worldwide. more...
01-10-2011As we draw closer to the 2015 deadline, the Millennium Development Goals demand a renewed focus. In an email-interview with OneWorld, Corinne Woods, Director of the UN Millennium Campaign, reviews the progress made under the campaign and envisions a policy framework for sustainable development in the future. more...
Image: A file photo of Corinne Woods participating in the panel discussion as part of Open UN in New York earlier this year/ Photo credit: Allison Joyce/ Flickr
14-09-2010Speaking at a lecture series on the UN Millennium Development Goals in New Delhi, Rajya Sabha MP, Mani Shankar Aiyar, emphasised on decentralisation as the key to fight poverty in India. more...
Image: In the image, Mani Shankar Aiyar/ Photo credit: Thaindia News
26-08-2010The United Nations Millennium Campaign, jointly with partner organisations, launched the Stand Up Take Action 2010 in the capital recently. With only five years left to the 2015 MDG deadline, the Campaign urged for united action to prioritise MDGs, and increased efforts to realise them. more...
Image: Dr. Pronab Sen and Minar Pimple launching the website/ Photo credit: Monisha Khanna/OWSA
04-11-2011Keep the Promise: Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) report published by the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan highlights case studies, UN and partner organisations’ projects and opportunities available in India for achieving the MDGs.
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Image: Cover page of Keep the Promise: Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) report/ Photo credit: UN
