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Examples of local organizations

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 Example 1. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health assisted both locals and expatriates by providing them with access to medical treatment, free medications, and a variety of services. On March 24,2021, the Ministry of Health released the  "Tawakalna" application. Through this application, anyone may use all the services it offers, including making appointments and requesting permissions. Students can also use it to check their grades. And a range of other services Example 2. The Ministry of Education provided free books to foreign students and allowed them to enroll in public universities. Ministry of education is also running literacy program for adults, particularly targeted to women and many of them are benefiting from it. References  Ministry of health. (2021) 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘀𝘡𝘳𝘰𝘯π˜ͺ𝘀 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷π˜ͺ𝘀𝘦𝘴. Available at: E-Services - Community Members [Accessed 26 October 2022].  Ministry of education. (2022) 𝘀𝘰𝘯𝘡π˜ͺ𝘯𝘢π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨 𝘌π˜₯𝘢𝘀𝘒𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯 𝘒𝘯π˜₯ 𝘭π˜ͺ𝘡𝘦𝘳𝘒𝘀𝘺. Availabl

the world's progress in reducing inequality

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- The proportion of refugees in the world has more than doubled since 2010 At the end of 2020, many people forced to leave their countries, due to wars and uncomfortable life, also disorderly violations had risen to 24.5 million which is the highest number recorded,  numbers show 311 refugees outside their country of origin for every 100,000 people, which means that it is more than double the number in 2010 The proportion of refugees in North Africa and West Asia rose to approximately 1,500 refugees per 100,000 people between 2010 and 2020. The Syrian Republic has been the main refugee country since 2014 due to war. Another example is people who fled Latin America across international borders and received international protection which has been increased from 80 to 668 out of 100,000 during the same period. Those refugees faced a big challenge in 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic. During the epidemic, 164 countries closed their borders, and 99 did not provide exceptions for refugees who wa

Reduced inequality

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1- .The meaning of reduced inequalities .reduce inequality within and among countries and ensuring that no one is left behind  Inequalities are also deepening for vulnerable populations in countries with weaker health systems and those facing existing humanitarian crises. Refugees and migrants, as well as indigenous peoples, older persons, people with disabilities and children are particularly at risk of being left behind. And hate speech targeting vulnerable groups is rising. 2-why reducing inequalities is important.  Inequalities based on income, gender , age, disability, race, class, ethnicity, religion and opportunity continue to persist across the world .Inequality events long-term social and economic development, impedes poverty reduction, and undermines people's sense of satisfaction and self-worth. This, in turn, has the potential to breed crime, disease, and environmental degradation. We cannot achieve sustainable development and make the world a better place if people are

the meaning of Sustainable Development

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  What is Sustainable development ? - “ The development that meets the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs “ ( the brundtland  commission report , Schaefer and crane , 2005). What are the pillars of  sustainability ? - Economic sustainability :  Suggests a development strategy that meets current consumption levels without risking future needs . - Social sustainability : It contain ideas on equity, empowerment, accessibility, participation, cultural identity, and institutional strength. - Environmental sustainability :  Focuses on how the environment can continue to be productive and strong enough to support human life. What are some practices of sustainable development ?  - One of the practices of sustainable development is wind energy . Wind turbines are a great alternative for power generation because of their low cost and small environmental impact. Farming, environmental protection, and recreational activiti

sustanible development goals

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1-No poverty : To put an end to poverty in all of its forms. 2-Zero hunger: ending hunger. 3-Good health and well-being : To promote health and well-being for people of all ages. 4-Quality education: Ensure that all students receive a comprehensive, high-quality education. 5-Gender equality: that all women and girls must be empowered. 6-Clean water and sanitation: To provide everyone with safe water and sanitation. 7-Affordable and clean energy: To provide everyone with affordable, reliable, sustainable energy. 8-Decent work and economic growth: promoting employment, and inclusive and sustainable economic growth. 9-Industries,Innovation and infrastructure: To create resilient infrastructure, advance inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and encourage innovation. 10-Reduced inequalities: To reduce inequalities within and between countries. 11-Sustainable cities and communities: to make cities safe and sustainable. 12-Responsible consumption and production: To make sure that susta