[SDG 10]: Istanbul Gelisim University Reduced Inequalities Report: 2024

Abstract

Among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG 10 aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries. Factors such as income disparity, gender inequality, disability, migration status, and socioeconomic differences create significant barriers to individuals’ access to education, healthcare, employment, and social opportunities. In this context, SDG 10 emphasizes the necessity of developing inclusive policies, social protection mechanisms, and antidiscrimination regulations that ensure all individuals have equal accessto rights and opportunities. Universities contribute directly to this goal through knowledge production, inclusive educational practices, scholarship and support programs, disability-friendly infrastructure, and diversity-oriented policy development processes. In this regard, SDG 10 is not merely an equality objective; it stands as one of the fundamental pillars of social justice, equal opportunity, and sustainable development.