Reduced Inequalities

Reduced Inequalities

1. Facts and figures

   • The poverty gap is most evident between rural and urban areas: 42.8% of the rural population are poor compared to 26.9% in urban areas.
   • From 2005 to 2012 poverty in Colombia’s two largest cities fell by an average of 23.3%, compared to just 7.6% for the slightly smaller cities of Barranquilla and Cali over the same period.

2. Actions

   • You can help all children access education and stay in school because education is shown to reduce violence and war.
   • We can ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of income if we eliminate discriminatory laws, policies and practices.

3. Target

   • Provide support for people living in poverty to have access to support for rapid and sustainable economic growth.

4. Goal

   • Reduce inequalities within and among countries.