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Make a Stand on the MDGs

Ten years have passed since all 192 member nations of the UN pledged to play their part in making the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) a reality. There are only five years remaining to meet these goals, and although we have seen some incredible progress, there is still so much more which needs to be done. To join us in making a stand on the MDGs, why not urge your MP to sign the Early Day Motion 179. Download a postcard to send to your MP >>

We fear that it is the world's poorest and most vulnerable who still endure a life lacking their basic rights to survival and education. Without a change in approach towards achieving the MDGs, we fear that nothing will change for these people. As ever, our greatest concern is for children and the widespread abuse of their rights. MDG 1 - Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Millions of children are still suffering from extreme poverty and hunger. Those who are in extended family care, institutions, prisons or on the streets are suffering from the neglect and discrimination they face on a daily basis.   MDG 2 - Achieve universal primary education MDG 3 - Promote gender equality and empower women Young married girls and children in extended family care, prison or work are still being excluded from even a basic education. Children continue to be driven from school by the violence they face from teachers and other students.   MDG 4 - Reduce child mortality rate Many children, particularly girls, continue to suffer from routine neglect, often resulting in early death. Resigning many children to institutions has also served to make millions of young children more vulnerable to an early death.   MDG 5 - Improve maternal health MDG 6 - Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Sexual abuse in families and early marriage are big contributing factors towards the spread of HIV/AIDS. Young mothers are the most at risk of maternal and child mortality; the stigma and discrimination they face prevent many children from accessing reproductive health services.   If you would like to join us in making a stand on the MDGs, why not urge your MP to sign the Early Day Motion 179. Download a postcard to send to your MP >> or Request a postcard >> To find out more about the MDGs, please visit the UN website >> To find out more about how the widespread abuse of children's rights is hindering progress against these MDGs, please read the report Protect for the future >>