Addressing Inequalities and Leaving No One Behind at the European Development Days.
Join the UN SDG Action Campaign at the European Development Days in Brussels on 18–19 June, 2019! Organized by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) is Europe’s leading forum on development since 2006. The development community comes together every year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. (Watch EDD highlights from 2018, 2017 & 2016)
The United Nations is convening a space dedicated to the 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Develpoment Goals, organized by the UN SDG Action Campaign, the UN in Brussels (24 UN entities), UNECE, and the World Bank.
The UN stand will focus on the EDD’s theme: Addressing inequalities: Building a world which leaves no one behind and showcase the interlinkages between SDG 10, Reduced Inequalities, and the other Goals.
The UN SDG Hub will leverage data storytelling and invite visitors to share their SDG commitments via the #IamSDGs butterfly wings augmented reality installation and the inequalities graffiti wall, share their ideas or deep dive in meaningful discussion at the SDG studio, and understand what inequality means for different communities via 360 films created by students in all parts of the world.
Highlights
#IamSDGs Augmented Reality and the digital flying wall.
A single action, no matter how small, can drive a positive wave of change in other parts of the world.! #IamSDGs is a campaign encouraging a wave of global action. Come and make your specific commitment to accelerate your chosen Goals, starting a global butterfly effect.
SDG Studio
A space to hear from young leaders and activists as well as high-level officials from the United Nations, the European Commission, national governments and a wide range of other institutions represented at the EDDs! This year, the SDG Studio will focus on SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities and what it takes to ensure we leave no-one behind and bring the Goals home.
Inequalities Graffiti Wall
Share your voice on how to reduce inequalities by writing/drawing onto the inequalities graffiti wall!
Virtual Reality
A selection of 13 Virtual Reality films from UN Agencies and the MY World 360º young media creators showcasing the challenges of inequality and the importance of leaving no one behind will be screened. The films take place around the world — in the Philippines, Albania, South Africa, Nepal, Iraq, Malawi, Nigeria, Lao PDR, Germany, USA, Brazil and Mongolia.
Inequalities Wall
Learn about the interlinkages between SDG 10 — Reduced inequalities and the rest of the Goals at the Inequalities infographics wall. These are a stark reminder of the wide range of inequalities faced by people and communities around the world.
Originally published at UN SDG Action Campaign.
