Millennium Development Goals
Endorsed by 192 nations, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are the world's time-bound and quantifiable targets for halving extreme poverty by 2015. The eight Goals include:
Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality
Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases
Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development
