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WAGGGS Global Action Theme (GAT)

WAGGGS Global Action Theme (GAT). Where are we going?. United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Eight areas of focus Aim to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people Agreed at the United Nations Millennium Summit All UN member states signed up Goals should be achieved by 2015.

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WAGGGS Global Action Theme (GAT)

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  1. WAGGGSGlobal Action Theme (GAT)

  2. Where are we going?

  3. United Nations Millennium Development Goals Eight areas of focus Aim to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people Agreed at the United Nations Millennium Summit All UN member states signed up Goals should be achieved by 2015 What are the MDGs?

  4. Voices against poverty

  5. Millennium Development Goals MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women MDG 4: Reduce child mortality MDG 5: Improve maternal health MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability MDG 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development

  6. Our role as global citizens

  7. Educate and raising awareness

  8. Encourage advocacy

  9. Foster international thinking

  10. Build leadership skills

  11. Strengthen Member Organizations

  12. Africa Association des Guides du Burundi Kenya Girl Guides Association Skotisma Zazavavy Eto Madagasikara (Madagascar) Girl Guide Association of Zambia Asia Pacific Girl Guides Australia Incorporated Girlguiding New Zealand Pakistan Girl Guide Association The Girl Guides Association of Thailand Europe Girl Guides Association of Cyprus Danish Guide and Scout Association (Denmark) Federazione Italiana Dello Scautismo (Italy) Western Hemisphere The Girl Guides Association of Barbados Girl Guides of Canada Asociación De Muchachas Guías Scouts de El Salvador Girl Scouts of the USA GAT Champions Showcasing success

  13. Our world

  14. WAGGGS and the MDGs girls worldwide say “ together we can end extreme poverty and hunger” girls worldwide say “education opens doors for all girls and boys” girls worldwide say “empowering girls will change our world” girls worldwide say “together we can save children’s lives ” girls worldwide say “every mother’s life and health is precious”   girls worldwide say “we can stop the spread of AIDS, malaria and other diseases ”   girls worldwide say “we can save our planet” girls worldwide say “we can create peace through partnerships” WAGGGS messages

  15. Our future

  16. "It is not in the United Nations that the Millennium Development Goals will be achieved. They have to be achieved in each of its Member States, by the joint efforts of their governments and people." Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

  17. Photos courtesy of Girl Guides Australia Incorporated, Girlguiding New Zealand, The Girl Guides Association of Thailand and WAGGGS staff

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