⚘ Global Goals

Founded in 1985 and formally constituted by Charter in 1987, the CG is an association of long-established European multidisciplinary universities of high international standard. The CG is committed to creating special academic and cultural ties in order to promote, for the benefit of its members, internationalization, academic collaboration, excellence in learning and research, and service to society. It is also the purpose of the Group to influence European educational policy and to develop best practice through mutual exchange of experience.

Visual and textual content infra excerpted from Project Everyone's website The Global Goals.

Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental for self-respect. It is the key to prosperity and opens a world of opportunities, making it possible for each of us to contribute to a progressive, healthy society. Learning benefits every human being and should be available to all.

The following targets to create action to ensure quality education are perceived by the IEF as benefiting from the IO2S DEELY:

⚘ 4.3 ☀ Equal access to affordable, technical, vocational and higher education

⚘ 4.5 ☀ Eliminate all discrimination in education

⚘ 4.7 ☀ Education for sustainable development and global citizenship

Gender bias is undermining our social fabric and devalues all of us. It is not just a human rights issue; it is a tremendous waste of the world’s human potential. By denying women equal rights, we deny half the population a chance to live life at its fullest. Political, economic and social equality for women will benefit all the world’s citizens. Together we can eradicate prejudice and work for equal rights and respect for all.

The following targets to create action for gender equality are perceived by the IEF as benefiting from the IO2S DEELY:

⚘ 5.1 ☀ End discrimination against women and girls

⚘ 5.5 ☀ Ensure full participation in leadership and decision-making

⚘ 5.B ☀ Promote empowerment of women through technology

Too much of the world’s wealth is held by a very small group of people.This often leads to financial and social discrimination. In order for nations to flourish, equality and prosperity must be available to everyone - regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs or economic status. When every individual is self sufficient, the entire world prospers.

The following targets to create action to reduce inequality are perceived by the IEF as benefiting from the IO2S DEELY:

⚘ 10.1 ☀ Promote universal social, economic, and political inclusion

⚘ 10.3 ☀ Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination

Compassion and a strong moral compass is essential to every democratic society. Yet, persecution, injustice and abuse still runs rampant and is tearing at the very fabric of civilization. We must ensure that we have strong institutions, global standards of justice, and a commitment to peace everywhere.

The following targets to create action to promote strong institutions, justice and peace are perceived by the IEF as benefiting from the IO2S DEELY:

⚘ 16.6 ☀ Develop effective accountable and transparent institutions

⚘ 16.7 ☀ Ensure responsive, inclusive, and representative decision-making

The Global Goals can only be met if we work together. International investments and support is needed to ensure innovative technological development, fair trade and market access, especially for developing countries. To build a better world, we need to be supportive, empathetic, inventive, passionate, and above all, cooperative.

The following targets to create action for partnerships for the goals for sustainable development are perceived by the IEF as benefiting from the IO2S DEELY:

⚘ 17.6 ☀ Knowledge sharing and cooperation for access to science, technology and innovation

⚘ 17.16 ☀ Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development

⚘ 17.17 ☀ Encourage effective partnerships