SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

SDG # 10

Reduced Inequalities
The tenth Sustainable Development Goal aims aims to promote social, economic, and political inclusion for all people, regardless of their background, income, or social status. SDG 10 recognizes that inequality can take many forms, from unequal access to education and healthcare to discriminatory laws and practices. By achieving SDG 10, LPU-Laguna can create a more just and equitable world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. Ultimately, SDG 10 is about building a future where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where inequality becomes a thing of the past.

Target Indicators

10.1 By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average

10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

10.4 Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality

10.5 Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations

10.6 Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions

10.7 Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies

10.A Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organization agreements

10.B Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes

10.C By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 percent

As an educational institution, LPU-Laguna currently works on the following projects, activities, and initiatives for SDG # 10:

Home for the Golden Gays
LTS CARES: Providing Spiritual Care and Support for the Elderly in the Midst of an Overwhelming Situation