UNSDG #10: Reduced Inequalities
The international community has made significant strides towards lifting people out of poverty. The most vulnerable nations – the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing states – continue to make inroads into poverty reduction. However, inequality persists and large disparities remain regarding access to health and education services and other assets.
There is growing consensus that economic growth is not sufficient to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. Fortunately, income inequality has been reduced both between and within countries. At the current time, the per capita income of 60 out of 94 countries with data has risen more rapidly than the national average. There has been some progress regarding creating favorable access conditions for exports from least developing countries as well.
To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations. There needs to be an increase in duty-free treatment and continuation of favoring exports from developing countries, in addition to increasing the share of developing countries’ vote within the IMF. Finally, innovations in technology can help reduce the cost of transferring money for migrant workers.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Systemic Transphobia faced by IMSA students Sori Bannon '24, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy We interview and collect data on transphobia and its effects among the student population of the Illinois Math and Science Academy. The intent is to focus on more subtle forms of transphobia not covered in the recent anti-discrimination poll sent out in the spring of this year. Topics include deadnaming, pronoun misuse, transphobic microaggressions, bathroom discrimination, and housing discrimination ... Read More 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM |
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Using Microfinancing to Reduce Inequities Aldo Magana '24, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy We are focusing on UNSDG 10, reduced inequalities, and specifically for us, economic inequalities. Reducing inequalities at all levels is crucial for ensuring a decent and improving quality of life for all people. According to the German Socioeconomic Panel, during the decade following German Reunification, as incomes in former East Germany began to catch up to West German levels, ... Read More 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM |
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Inclusivity of the Women’s Fashion Industry Blessita Charly '24, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy The women’s fashion industry is one of the most profitable and prevalent industries in the world, dominating the media and grossing tens of billions of dollars in the United States alone. From a less numerical perspective, it serves as the basis for much of pop culture (e.g. Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, “brand culture”, fit-inspo pages), and it’s one of ... Read More 9:55 AM - 10:15 AM |
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Alejandra Aguilar Ortiz '24, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy There is no doubt that Latinx students are underrepresented here at IMSA. Our goal of this project is to show that there needs to be more support for Latinx students here at IMSA. A lot of us come from low economic backgrounds, our past education is different therefore making our IMSA experience and education different. We will be looking at ... Read More 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM |
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Spreading Awareness of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Arjun Cherukuri '24, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy In 1952 Christine Jorgenson completed a sex-reassignment surgery and became known as the first person in America to undergo the transition. This was simply the beginning of a movement to fight for the rights of transgender individuals. Today the struggle for transgender persons continues, most commonly seen with medical restrictions and in high-school sports. Since the beginning of 2021, ... Read More 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM |
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Environmental Racism in Chicago. Natalia Morales '24, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Although climate change impacts everyone on Earth, it can disproportionately impact people of color, especially those living in lower socioeconomic status communities. Our aim for our project will be to bring awareness surrounding environmental racism in the Chicagoland area. Environmental racism is the disproportional impact of environmental hazards on communities of color and racial discrimination in environmental policy making. The ... Read More 10:45 AM - 11:05 AM |
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