2019 평화&SDG 세계시민 축제 개막<br /><br />Back in 2015, the United Nations outlined its 17 sustainable development goals... to promote human development, environmental protection on top of economic growth.<br />A two-day event is being held at the National Assembly in Seoul to raise more public awareness on the matter.<br />Our Lee Kyung-eun was there and files us this report.<br />Hundreds of people came out to attend the 2019 Peace and SDG Global Citizen Festival on Saturday,... in hopes of doing their part to address a number of important global issues.<br />"KOICA has organized the event to help South Korean people think about their responsibilities in achieving sustainable development goals as global citizens. It reminds us of our global citizenship." <br />Out of the 17 sustainable development goals laid out by the UN, the two-day event mainly focuses on gender inequality, climate action, income inequality, and fair institutions. <br />Here, people can learn more about them through engaging in hands-on activities,... from making their own eco-friendly bag and soap,... to designing shoes for children in developing countries. <br />It was also a platform to bring together global citizens,... including those from developing nations that receive official development assistance via the Korea International Cooperation Agency,... South Korea's aid bureau.<br />"I came here because purposely I believe the SDGs are helping the world and they are helping us to sustain each other, and I have engaged in some of the activities. Here, I have a tattoo here on gender equality - SDG5, and I believe if all understand that we are all equals, and we respect each other, we will have a lovely world.<br />Many participants offered to get more directly involved in the initiatives,... learning about ways to take part in various overseas volunteer programs.<br />The highlight of the event will take place in the evening,... with the opening ceremony, a bicycle parade, and a K-pop concert all in the schedule. <br />"In the past few days, various events advocating peace were held across the country, including one commemorating the 1st anniversary of the historic inter-Korean summit in Pyeongyang. And today's event will hopefully add an exclamation mark as we close out the week of peace."<br />Lee Kyung-eun, Arirang news. <br />
