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sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, in particular for developing
States, while remaining consistent with relevant international rules and commitments.
We acknowledge also the importance of the regional and subregional dimensions,
regional economic integration and interconnectivity in sustainable development.
Regional and subregional frameworks can facilitate the effective translation of
sustainable development policies into concrete action at the national level.
22. Each country faces specific challenges in its pursuit of sustainable
development. The most vulnerable countries and, in particular, African countries,
least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island
developing States, deserve special attention, as do countries in situations of conflict
and post-conflict countries. There are also serious challenges within many middle-
income countries.
23. People who are vulnerable must be empowered. Those whose needs are
reflected in the Agenda include all children, youth, persons with disabilities (of
whom more than 80 per cent live in poverty), people living with HIV/AIDS, older
persons, indigenous peoples, refugees and internally displaced persons and
migrants. We resolve to take further effective measures and actions, in conformity
with international law, to remove obstacles and constraints, strengthen support and
meet the special needs of people living in areas affected by complex humanitarian
emergencies and in areas affected by terrorism.
24. We are committed to ending poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including
by eradicating extreme poverty by 2030. All people must enjoy a basic standard of
living, including through social protection systems. We are also determined to end
hunger and to achieve food security as a matter of priority and to end all forms of
malnutrition. In this regard, we reaffirm the important role and inclusive nature of
the Committee on World Food Security and welcome the Rome Declaration on
Nutrition and the Framework for Action.
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We will devote resources to developing
rural areas and sustainable agriculture and fisheries, supporting smallholder farmers,
especially women farmers, herders and fishers in developing countries, particularly
least developed countries.
25. We commit to providing inclusive and equitable quality education at all
levels – early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, technical and vocational
training. All people, irrespective of sex, age, race or ethnicity, and persons with
disabilities, migrants, indigenous peoples, children and youth, especially those in
vulnerable situations, should have access to life-long learning opportunities that
help them to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to exploit opportunities and to
participate fully in society. We will strive to provide children and youth with a
nurturing environment for the full realization of their rights and capabilities, helping
our countries to reap the demographic dividend, including through safe schools and
cohesive communities and families.
26. To promote physical and mental health and well-being, and to extend life
expectancy for all, we must achieve universal health coverage and access to quality
health care. No one must be left behind. We commit to accelerating the progress
made to date in reducing newborn, child and maternal mortality by ending all such
preventable deaths before 2030. We are committed to ensuring universal access to
sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning,
information and education. We will equally accelerate the pace of progress made in
fighting malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, Ebola and other communicable
diseases and epidemics, including by addressing growing anti-microbial resistance
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World Health Organization, document EB 136/8, annexes I and II.