Summary
Highlights
Extreme Poverty00:00:18
Extreme poverty rates were cut in half, but 1 in 8 people worldwide still go hungry.
Child Mortality00:00:49
17,000 fewer children die each day, but 6 million are still dying before their fifth birthday.
Conclusion00:01:48
As of 2015, significant achievements were made, but much work remains to be done.
Primary Education00:00:27
Enrollment in primary education increased from 83% to 90%, but 1 out of 10 primary school-aged children are not in the classroom.
Gender Equality00:00:39
Gender equality was met at the primary school level, but women still hold less secure jobs than men.
Maternal Health00:01:00
Maternal mortality fell by 45%, though only half of women in developing regions receive recommended prenatal care.
Combating Diseases00:01:10
HIV infections and malaria deaths declined by over 40%, but 50 young women are infected with HIV every hour.
Environmental Sustainability and Sanitation00:01:23
More than a quarter of the world's population gained access to improved sanitation, but 2.5 billion people still lack basic sanitation like toilets.
Global Partnership for Development00:01:34
Economic trade improved, and aid money hit a record of $134.8 billion, but global focus is shifting away from the poorest countries where these goals are least met.