strategy
Protecting vulnerable groups
Synonyms:
Strengthening capacity to protect vulnerable groups Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Claim:
Where necessary, governments should promote (i) the organization of national, intercountry and interregional symposia and other meetings for exchange of information among agencies and groups concerned with the health of children, youth, women and indigenous peoples, and (ii) women's organizations, youth groups, indigenous peoples' organizations and various bodies and organizations under occupation, to facilitate health; and consult them on the creation, amendment and enforcement of legal frameworks to ensure a healthy environment for children, youth, women, indigenous peoples and people under occupation. Broader:
StrengtheningStrengthening capacityProtecting the vulnerableProtecting against vulnerability Narrower:
Protecting vulnerable womenProtecting vulnerable groups during disastersDeveloping human resources to protect vulnerable groupsAssessing costs and financing to protect vulnerable groupsRespecting rights of vulnerable groups during states of emergencyProviding foreign aid in support of impoverished vulnerable groupsAssessing influence of vulnerable groups on sustainable developmentIntegrating poverty alleviation in vulnerable areas into national development strategies Problems:
Lack of protection for the vulnerableSubjects:
Societal Problems → ProtectionSocietal Problems → Vulnerability
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
