SDG 4 Data Book: Global Education Indicators 2019

This case study follows a standards specialist working to create programs and services at Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD)—an organization which delivers provincially legislated public health programs and services in Canada—that are fully accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities, along with competent staff that recognize, understand, and apply attitudes and practices that are sensitive to and appropriate for people with disabilities. The case also examines ways in which organizations can engage their community…

This data publication from UNICEF aims to identify the connection between child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). Child marriage is more closely related to poverty, as poorer families may choose to marry off a daughter to reduce financial stress or to provide the daughter with a more secure financial future. FGM, on the other hand, is closely associated with cultural identity and a representation of shared values. In countries where both are common, girls…

This report from the World Health Organization and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme examines the global issue of health inequities within urban settings. With a focus on the social determinants of health inherent to where people live and work, the report discusses the benefits and burdens of rapid urbanization. Aiming to identify health inequities, including those based in economic status and geographic location, and recommend policies and interventions, the report provides several example sources…