Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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. Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome. Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people. Encourage official development assistance to States where the need is greatest.
To learn more: The Sustainable Development Goals explained by the UN
Projects of the UB Solidarity Foundation that contribute to this SDG:
UB Support program for refugees
The granting of scholarships to refugees contributes to goals 10.2, 10.3 and, especially, 10.7, aimed at facilitating orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people.
Social and educational intervention in Nou Barris & the Besòs area
Social housing management program and dynamization of the cultural and associative life of the neighborhoods. It contributes to goals 10.2 (empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all) and 10.3 (ensure equal opportunities).
Prometeus Project
The UB participates in the leading group of this initiative, which aims to gradually increase the number of young people from the Raval district (Barcelona) who start and complete university studies. Therefore, it contributes to goals 10.2 (empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all) and 10.3 (ensure equal opportunities).
UB Voluntariat
Initiative that fosters volunteerism of the university community in Third Sector entities. It contributes to goals 10.2 and 10.3, dedicated, respectively, to empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all and to ensure equal opportunities.
Activities that contribute to this SDG:
STEAMigPOWER conducts a training of trainers in Cyprus to teach the project’s introductory courses - The courses aim to contribute to the social inclusion of refugees and migrants, as well as develop their digital skills and encourage critical and interpretive… …
Experts from the University of Barcelona train the teaching staff of the Second Chance School of Mytilene - Professor Cristina Galván and the UB Support program for refugees coordinator, Cati Jerez, exchange experiences in social inclusion and professional empowerment of vulnerable groups. From… …
SMILE presents policy recommendations for a more inclusive higher education - In a round table at the European Parliament, with the participation of the UB Solidarity Foundation, the 10 SMILE principles for more diverse and inclusive… …