Millennium Development Goals

Introduction to the Millennium Development Goals

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What are the Millennium Development Goals?

Millennium Development Goal One

Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

Millennium Development Goal Two

Achieve universal primary education

Millennium Development Goal Three

Promote gender equality and empower women

Millennium Development Goal Four

Reduce child mortality

Millennium Development Goal Five

Improve maternal health

Millennium Development Goal Six

Combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases

Millennium Development Goal Seven

Ensure environmental sustainability

Millennium Development Goal Eight

Develop a global partnership for development