Current issues

The international JPIC network is committed to promoting the UN Millennium Development Goals in all areas of their work and programs.

The UN Millennium Development Goals:

• Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.

• Achieve universal primary education for all.

• Promote gender equality and empower women.

• Reduce child mortality.

• Improve maternal health.

• Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.

• Ensure sustainable development.

• Develop a global partnership for development.

 

In Australia we focus on four main areas:

• Human trafficking
• Indigenous issues
• Refugee rights
• Our natural environment

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Stonebreaker in India

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