United Nations Millennium Declaration
Full Citation:
Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, 55/2. United Nations Millennium Declaration (2000).
2000 September
Web Location:
http://www.un.org/millennium/declaration/ares552e....
Declaration/Plan of Action
Global, Regional
Thematic Areas
Diversity and Pluralism, Social Justice & Democracy
Content, Governance, Uses
Economy, Culture, Development, Gender, Environment, Labour, Security and Foreign Policy, Education, Trade
Specific Themes:
Women's Rights
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International Institutions
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Human Rights
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Gender&Media
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Equal Opportunities
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Empowerment Short Description / Abstract
The Millennium Declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in the year 2000 (55/2) has eight chapters and key objectives, adopted by 189 world leaders: Values and Principles, Peace, Security and Disarmament, Development and Poverty Eradication, Protecting our Common Environment, Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance, Protecting the Vulnerable, Meeting the Special Needs of Africa, Strengthening the United Nations. These eight goals should all be achieved by the year 2015.