8 Millennium Development Goals: What We Met And Missed

Extreme Poverty00:00:18

Extreme poverty rates were cut in half, but 1 in 8 people worldwide still go hungry.

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.

Child Mortality00:00:49

17,000 fewer children die each day, but 6 million are still dying before their fifth birthday.

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.

Conclusion00:01:48

As of 2015, significant achievements were made, but much work remains to be done.