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Roots of Gender Inequality

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Gender inequality has its roots in differences between men and women in society. These result from social constructions of relations, which in turn stem from sexual…

Collective vs. Individual Rights

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Collective vs. Individual Rights

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International human rights law focuses on the rights of individuals, and emphasis is on the protection of the individuals inherent dignity and worth. Collective…

The Role of Business in the SDGs

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The Role of Business in the SDGs

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of profit-oriented business in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. He explores the considerations that…

Public Awareness and Consumer Activism

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Public Awareness and Consumer Activism

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs talks about the importance of civil awareness of sustainable development and the desire of society to improve economic conditions,…

Equality of Opportunity

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Equality of Opportunity

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Non-discrimination is an interesting concept in law; Joshua Castellino argues that in society, some discrimination is perfectly justifiable. Unjustifiable discrimination…

A Brief History of the SDGs

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A Brief History of the SDGs

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This chapter presents the origins of the SDGs, how they arose and why? The chapter conveys the core idea that clear goal-setting is essential for progress and examines…

"Do No Harm": The Rise of New…

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"Do No Harm": The Rise of New…

"Do No Harm": The Rise of New Humanitarianism

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How we understand humanitarianism has been changing. People have been reconsidering whether we should be more selective in terms of who we give aid to after the Rwandan…

Health and Wellbeing

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Health and Wellbeing

From SDG Academy

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the second key transformation, health and wellbeing. The many dimensions of achieving this transformation are considered,…

Social Communication for Social Change

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Social Communication for Social Change

From SDG Academy

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Sarah Bradshaw argues that if we want to change rates of violence, we have to change the way violence is understood and change attitudes about violence in society. In…

The Role of Universities and SDSN

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The Role of Universities and SDSN

From SDG Academy

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of universities in contributing to global partnerships for achieving the SDGs. He explains the history and formation…

Scale and Scope of the SDGs

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Scale and Scope of the SDGs

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This chapter provides an overview of the course. It briefly discusses the various topics that will be covered including development of the SDGs, transformative pathways…

Ideas of Poverty and Wellbeing

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Ideas of Poverty and Wellbeing

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Poverty has been an important part of the development agenda since the 1990s, but the way that we measure poverty has changed drastically over the years. Inequality is…

Subject in Law vs. Object in Law

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Subject in Law vs. Object in Law

From SDG Academy

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The distinction between the subject and object in law is a very important element in law because it sets the scene for much of the structural discrimination that has…

Sustainable Food and Land Use

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Sustainable Food and Land Use

From SDG Academy

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This chapters opens with a discussion of the CO2 emissions due to agriculture. Professor Sachs goes on to discuss how agriculture and food production impact SDGs, such…

Conceptualizations of Violence and Legal…

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Conceptualizations of Violence and Legal…

Conceptualizations of Violence and Legal Frameworks

From SDG Academy

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1 in 3 women will suffer from or feel threatened by violence, including sexual violence and the fear of violence. This is not confined to a particular region or culture.…

Investor Activism

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Investor Activism

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses ways that investors can be civil society activists in addition to environmental, social, and governance investing. He explains…

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