ABOUT THE GOAL

Too much of the world’s wealth is held by a very small group of people.This often leads to financial and social discrimination. In order for nations to flourish, equality and prosperity must be available to everyone – regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs or economic status. When every individual is self sufficient, the entire world prospers.

Goal 10

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

10 Targets

The specific, measurable commitments set under this goal. Each one turns a big ambition into something countries, companies and communities can track.

Our Targets
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319 Events

Gatherings, campaigns and meetings that bring people together around this goal, from local community days to global summits.

Upcoming events
319

38 Publications

Reports, research and guides that explain the progress made so far and what still needs to change.

Our publications
38

1927 Actions

Everyday steps people around the world have taken for this goal. Small actions add up when millions of people take them together.

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The targets

10.1
REDUCE INCOME INEQUALITIES
By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average.
10.2
PROMOTE UNIVERSAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL INCLUSION
By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
10.3
ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND END DISCRIMINATION
Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.
10.4
ADOPT FISCAL AND SOCIAL POLICIES THAT PROMOTE EQUALITY
Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality.
10.5
IMPROVED REGULATION OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS
Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations.
10.6
ENHANCED REPRESENTATION FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions.
10.7
RESPONSIBLE AND WELL-MANAGED MIGRATION POLICIES
Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.
10.a
SPECIAL AND DIFFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organization agreements.
10.b
ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND INVESTMENT IN LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes.
10.c
REDUCE TRANSACTION COSTS FOR MIGRANT REMITTANCES
By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent.

How can you contribute to this goal


Action 01

Find a Goal 10 charity you want to support

Any donation, big or small, can make a difference!

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Action 02

Does everyone at your place of work have access to healthcare?

Find out what your rights are to work. Fight against inequality.

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Action 03

Raise your voice against any type of discrimination

Everyone is equal regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, social background and physical abilities.

Photo: Keoni Cabral, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Action 04

Run a voting registration campaign

One of the issues contributing to rising inequalities is caused by the lack of representation of minorities and underprivileged groups in government. You can run a voting registration education in these groups to raise their engagement and representation in institutions of power.

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Action 05

Visit local shelters, orphanages or minority community centers and organize a conversation space to discuss the importance of these rights or volunteer there regularly

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Action 06

Support migrants and refugees in your communities

Volunteer in a local refugee camp. Gather or donate the appliances, food, clothes needed.

Photo: Ilgar Jafarov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Action 07

Favor companies that are inclusive

Check the lists of the companies that are inclusive for different minorities through employment there or their products.

Photo: NASA Headquarters / NASA/Joel Kowsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Action 08

Stay informed

Follow your local news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media at @TheGlobalGoals.

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Find a Goal 10 charity you want to support

Any donation, big or small, can make a difference!

Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Jackson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Does everyone at your place of work have access to healthcare?

Find out what your rights are to work. Fight against inequality.

Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Steven King, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Raise your voice against any type of discrimination

Everyone is equal regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, social background and physical abilities.

Photo: Keoni Cabral, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Run a voting registration campaign

One of the issues contributing to rising inequalities is caused by the lack of representation of minorities and underprivileged groups in government. You can run a voting registration education in these groups to raise their engagement and representation in institutions of power.

Photo: HelenOnline, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Visit local shelters, orphanages or minority community centers and organize a conversation space to discuss the importance of these rights or volunteer there regularly

Photo: Marvin Nauman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Support migrants and refugees in your communities

Volunteer in a local refugee camp. Gather or donate the appliances, food, clothes needed.

Photo: Ilgar Jafarov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Favor companies that are inclusive

Check the lists of the companies that are inclusive for different minorities through employment there or their products.

Photo: NASA Headquarters / NASA/Joel Kowsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Stay informed

Follow your local news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media at @TheGlobalGoals.

Photo: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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