The 7 Major Goals in the 1990s for

Children and Development

as endorsed by the

World Summit for Children Plan of Action

1.  Reduction of 1990 under-5 child mortality rates by one-
third or to a level of 70 per 1,000 live births,  whichever
is the greater reduction.

2.  Reduction of maternal mortality rates to half of 1990

levels.

3.  Reduction of severe and moderate malnutrition among

under-5 children by one half of 1990 levels.

4.  Universal access to safe drinking water and to sanitary

means of excreta disposal.

5.  Universal access to basic education and completion of

primary education by at least 80 percent of primary
school aged children.

6.  Reduction of the adult illiteracy rate to at least half its

1990 level, with emphasis on female literacy.

7.  Protection of children in especially difficult

circumstances,  particularly in situations of armed
conflicts.

For these goals to be achieved by the year 2000, they

must be:

•  Universally known and accepted.
•  Embraced as goals of society as a whole.
•  Sustained by national leaders in all fields.
•  Promoted by all national,  regional and

international organizations,  and governments.
Incorporated into current national budgets or
development assistance budgets.
Inclusive of AIDS and Malaria reduction.

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