Inequalities based on age, income, sex, disability, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, access to services and opportunity continue to exist across the globe. Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development and erodes people’s sense of fulfilment and self-worth. Sustainable Development Goal 10 aims to "reduce inequality within and among countries by 2030".
Reducing inequalities requires transformative change, involving eliminating discriminatory laws and practices. Covid-19 has deepened existing inequalities, with the poorest and most vulnerable communities having been hit the hardest. We can only aim to make the planet better for all if no one is excluded from the chance of a better, more dignified life. Political, economic and social policies need to be universal and to pay close attention to disadvantaged and marginalised communities.
Osa Mazwai, Investment strategist and singer/songwriter from Johannesburg, uses his platform to advocate for human and LGBTQIA+ rights. Osa is passionate about economics and anti-discrimination.
Osa started his learning journey about the importance of reduced inequalities, tutored by Saeed Atcha, CEO Youth Leads UK, MBE Deputy Lieutenant.
In early 2022, the class met face to face for the first time. Through curiosity, group discussion and reflection, Osa and the Class learned that small but consistent actions from each of us make a considerable impact as a collective.
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We invited Osa to join the Class of 2030 to focus on SDG 10. Lessons took place online, with a single goal in mind: to give Osa insight into the SDG to help him understand its relevance in achieving the 2030 goals.
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As a founding member of the Class of 2030, Osa believes we need to be true to ourselves. We all play a role in ensuring that the society we live in is harmonious, inclusive, progressive and most importantly sustainable for future generations. Osa urges us to have the courage and conviction to gain an understanding of the SDGs, and that it’s our collective duty to leave a better world through our own unique impact.
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Saeed Atcha
Saeed Atcha MBE is CEO of Youth Leads UK and UK Government Social Mobility Commissioner. At the age of 15, he set up Youth Leads UK, which has supported more than 12,500 disadvantaged young people. Saeed was the youngest person on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in 2019 and was awarded an MBE for services to young people and the community. Later that year, Saeed went on to becoming the youngest person ever to be appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.
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Invest in a fund that strives to have a 100% net positive impact, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Fund’s impact on SDG 10
Our Global Sustainable Equity Fund has an impact rating of 3.24 on reduced inequalities.
Investec Global Sustainable Equity Fund
Invest in a fund that strives to have a 100% net positive impact, aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Fund’s impact on SDG 10
Our Global Sustainable Equity Fund has an impact rating of 3.24 on reduced inequalities.
Scores range from -10 (significant negative impact) to +10 (significant positive impact).
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Investec’s approach to the SDGs
We believe that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a solid framework for us to assess, align and prioritise our activities. Our strategy is to harness the expertise in our various businesses and identify opportunities to maximise impact by partnering with our clients, investors and various stakeholders to support delivery of the SDGs, and build a more resilient and inclusive world.
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