UN MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN PAULA-ANN CHIN. BIOLOGY 402-SPRING 2014.

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS Established in 2000 after the Millennium Summit UN Millennium Declaration Historically the largest gathering of world leaders Involves both government and international organizations

MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Commissioned in 2002 UN Secretary General Kofi Annan Objective: to promote the follow through of countries to their commitments to the MDGs Two main targets Two main activities: North vs South

Helps mobilize response of citizens for government action through advocacy Partners with civil society organizations worldwide Partnerships through large media Has strengthened citizen feedback on MDG delivery Has strengthened civil society reporting on MDG promises SUCCESSES OF THE MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN

FAILURES OF THE MILLENNIUM CAMPAIGN Lack of UN authority Lack of promised and necessary ODA by wealthier countries Unequal progress between low and middle income countries

Annual campaign Partnered between UN and GCAAP Motto: ‘Make Noise’ ‘STAND UP AND TAKE ACTION’

Success Helped to mobilize citizens around the world Guinness Record: 2006 and 2009 Failure Easy to participate and then forget STAND UP CAMPAIGN

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