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“I feel that a lot of job opportunities out there are still guided by social stigma. I hope that this new year people from the transgender community have access to equal opportunities.” Aryan Pasha is a 25 year old transgender man. he works at MARG, Multiple Action Research Group, as a Human Rights lawyer. He started his transition when he was 18 years old. His parents have been supportive of his decision since the beginning and were the ones that helped him make his choice. Inequality is a roadblock to progress when it deprives people of opportunity, and subjects many to conditions of extreme poverty. There is growing consensus that economic growth is not sufficient to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. #sdg10 presents to the international community the following task: ensure that the income growth of the bottom 40% of their population is higher than the national average by the year 2030. To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of the disadvantaged and marginalised populations. Inclusion has to be promoted actively, in social as well as political spheres, for all ages, sexes, races, religions and ethnicities to create conditions of equity within countries. #voicesfor2017 #dslr #thursday #transgender #instagood #instapic #goals #transisbeautiful #genderequality #jobs #equality #humanrights #india #indiagram #genderequality Photo credit: Deepak Malik
“Swacch Bharat is a very good initiative. People have started making an effort ever since it’s implementation. It is my job and duty to keep the garden clean but it feels good to see people make a conscious effort. We recycle the garbage everyday.” Rakesh has been overseeing maintenance of the Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi for the past 20 years. He is originally from Uttar Pradesh. #sdg12 is about promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and providing access to basic services, green and decent jobs and a better quality of life for all. Its implementation helps to achieve overall development plans, reduce future economic, environmental and social costs, strengthen economic competitiveness and reduce poverty. It also requires a systemic approach and co-operation among actors operating in the supply chain, from producer to final consumer. It involves engaging consumers through awareness-raising and education on sustainable consumption and lifestyles, providing consumers with adequate information through standards and labelling and engagement in sustainable public procurement. #voicesfor2017 #swacchbharat #cleanindia #india #indiagram #picoftheday #wednesday #garden #gardening #recycle #ecofriendly #goals #gogreen #instapic #instagood #dslr Photo credit: Deepak Malik
"I strongly feel Goal 17 is essentially the linchpin of Agenda 2030. None of the Goals can be fulfilled without this.  What Goal 17 also does is to expand the meaning of partnership from “money" to include access to technology, knowledge, and sharing of ideas to coordinating policies. But as the nature of ODA changes with new economies coming in, we have to be careful and ensure that “no strings attached” ODAs  do not become the norm, and that human rights and social justice still remain as the core of partnerships for development.” Dorodi Sharma is from Assam and has background in communication and public policy. She has worked nationally and internationally on #DisabilityRights,  primarily to mainstream disability issues in laws and policies. This involved working closely with governments, multi-lateral agencies, grassroots organisations, and private sectors. #SDG17 stands for strenghthening the means of implementation and revitalising the global partnership for sustainable development. A successful sustainable development agenda requires partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society. These 17 ambitious goals and the complex challenges they seek to address fit neither neatly demarcated sectors, nor national borders. Climate change is global, and businesses are just as important to fighting it as governments. Innovation can’t happen without universities and scientists, and certainly not without exchange of knowledge across continents. Gender equality is as much about communities as it is about legal instruments. If our epidemics are global, their solutions are too. Inclusive partnerships built upon a shared vision and shared goals that place people and the planet at the centre, are needed at the global, regional, national and local level. #voicesfor2017 #peace #justice #tuesday #goals #womenempowerment #ecofriendly #gogreen #sustainable #instagood #instapic #india #indiagram #education #naturelovers #accessibleindia #socialgood #education #climatechange Photo credit: Deepak Malik
“The agenda for the year must be on execution of projects. Millions of innovations are already in the pipeline and are ready to be implemented. It is important for the industries to converge with the communities involved.” Vyas Yengkhom is a 32 year old architect from Manipur. He has worked in various architectural projects for social housing, slum redevelopments, city master plans etc. Investments in transport, irrigation, energy and information and communications technology have been crucial to driving economic growth and empowering communities in many countries. The job multiplication effect of industrialisation has a positive impact on society, as every one job in manufacturing creates 2.2 jobs in other sectors. It has long been recognised that a strong physical network of industry and communication can enhance productivity and incomes, and improve health, wellbeing and education. #sdg9 calls for investments in more resilient infrastructure, cooperating across borders, and encouraging small enterprises. The governments flagship interventions like #makeinindia , #startupindia , etc. are fuelling innovation and sustainable industrial and economic development. #voicesfor2017 #architecture #india #indiagram #dslr #instagood #instapic #picoftheday #sustainable #goals #housing #education #industrialdesign #infrastructure #innovation #monday Photo credit: Deepak Malik
“Without electricity, nothing can happen. My daughter is studying accounting in a local university back in my village. The electricity goes off everyday for 5-6 hours. I have bought a generator for her so that she can study in peace.” Suresh Kumar lives with his wife in Delhi and is originally from a village in Tuticorin.  Energy is critical and people with no sustainable access to energy are deprived of the opportunity to become part of national and global progress. Sustainable energy generates opportunity – it transforms lives, economies and the planet.  One billion people around the world live without access to energy and almost three billion people, 41% of the world’s population, do not have access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking. #sdg7 aims to correct this enormous imbalance by ensuring everyone has access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services by the year 2030. #voicesfor2017 #sustainability #renewableenergy #energy #electricity #india #indiagram #instapic #instagood #picoftheday #cleanenergy #goals #solar Photo credit: Deepak Malik
"Most reptile extinctions have occurred on islands. In 2017, I hope we make better efforts in conserving these ancient and elusive creatures." Ashwini V Mohan is a 25 year old research student working on documenting gecko species' diversity and prioritizing islands of conservation importance in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Land and forests are the foundation of sustainable development. Forests cover 30% of the Earth’s surface and, in addition to providing food security and shelter, are key to combating climate change, protecting biodiversity and are home to the indigenous population.  Our future is linked to the survival of land ecosystems, and yet, of the 8,300 animal breeds known, 8% have become extinct and 22% are at risk of extinction. #sdg15 calls for urgent action to halt the degradation of natural habitats, to end the poaching and trafficking of animals, and to integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into local planning and development processes. Preserving life on land requires concerted action not only to protect terrestrial ecosystems, but to restore them, and promote their sustainable use for the future. #voicesfor2017 #sustainable #india #nature #natgeotravel #flora #fauna #gogreen #picoftheday #instapic #instagood #naturelovers #green Photo credit: Adhith Swaminathan
“Schools in India should hold workshops where they can teach children and parents to look for signs for early detection of certain illnesses that can help save lives.” Shivani Saluja is 25 years old and is currently enrolled in a computer training course at the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled. She was diagnosed with glaucoma when she was 8 years old. Poor health constitutes suffering and deprivation of the most fundamental kind. Not only does disease impact the well being of an individual, it burdens family and public resources, weakens societies, and squanders potential. The health and well being of people at all ages therefore lies at the heart of sustainable development. #sdg3 commits itself to a global effort to eradicate disease, strengthen treatment and healthcare, and address new and emerging health issues. It stands for innovation, and research in these areas to further enhance public policy efforts. It also calls for a renewed focus on mental health issues. #voicesfor2017 #india #indiagram #photooftheday #instapic #instagood #breakthestigma #wellbeing #wellness #digitalhealth #sustainable #friday #accessibleindia Photo credit: Deepak Malik
“Learning through a combination of the three H’s-  Head, Heart and Hand, is more productive.” Shashwati Jhalani works as a Research Officer at The Ministry of Culture.  Her life is deeply inspired by the Gandhian Ideology of peace and justice. She believes that truth and non violence should be at the base of every institution and oneself. She has helped in organising camps for people with disability, underprivileged children, university students and NGO's. These camps include a vocational unit that offer courses in computer training, sewing, pottery, etc. Violence is perhaps the most significant and destructive challenge to the development, growth, wellbeing, and the very survival of countries around the world. Young people are especially vulnerable; 43% of all homicides globally involve young people between 10 and 29 years of age.  #sdg16 is dedicated to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, the provision of access to justice for all, and building accountable institutions at all levels. #voicesfor2017 #india #picoftheday #instagood #peace #justice #instapic #change #campaign #dosomething #socialgood #women Photo credit: Deepak Malik
"I hope that more and more of the local community recognise the need to conserve endangered sea turtles in the waters surrounding the Andaman and Nicobar Islands." Saw Thesorow is 39 years old and currently works as a Field Assistant on the Sea Turtle Research Project at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Oceans cover three quarters of the Earth’s surface, contain 97% of the Earth’s water, and represent 99% of the living space on the planet by volume. As much as 40% of the world’s oceans are heavily affected by human activities, including pollution, depleted fisheries, and loss of coastal habitats. #sdg14 commits countries to achieve the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds. #voicesfor2017 #blue #photooftheday #gopro #island #marinelife #underwater #instapic #instagood #outdoors #sealife #natgeo #seaturtles #turtles #islandlife #oceanlife #marineconservation Photo credit: Adhith Swaminathan
"My vision for 2017 is for children everywhere to have caring, learning, inclusive spaces, especially during their early childhood, with governments, communities and families coming together to ensure this.” Subhalakshmi Nandi is a single mother. Her daughter, Jonaki, was adopted when she was 4 months old.  She believes that an effective learning environment is the most important for a quality education and that priority should be given to early Childhood Care and Development. #sdg4 calls for ensuring the completion of primary and secondary education by all boys and girls, and guaranteeing equal access to opportunities for access to quality technical and vocational education for everyone. In India, as of 2013-14, the net enrolment ratio in primary education for boys and girls was 88%, while at the national level, the youth literacy rate was 94% for males and 92% for females. #voicesfor2017 #education #india #indiagram #instapic #instagood #picoftheday #qualityeducation #highereducation Photo credit: Deepak Malik
“Urgent climate action is needed in every corner of the earth, for the development of our people and for the future of our planet.” Sakshi Jerath is a second year Masters student at Jawaharlal Nehru University where she studies Sociology. The Earth’s climate is changing, with severe consequences for our daily lives and the resilience of our countries. Without action, the world’s average surface temperature is projected to rise over the 21st century and is likely to surpass 3 degrees Celsius this century – with some areas of the world expected to warm even more. #voicesfor2017 #climateaction #climateactionnow #instapic #picoftheday #gogreen #india #indiagram #instagood #actionclimate #climatechange Photo credit: Deepak Malik
We wish you #HappyNewYear & a great #2017! #happynewyear2017 #goals #celebration #2030now #picoftheday #instagood #instapic #indiagram
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