Goal 1: No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Poverty is more than the lack of income and resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood. Its manifestations include limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination as well as lack of participation in decision-making. Growing inequality is detrimental to economic growth and undermines social cohesion, increasing political and social tensions and, in some circumstances, driving instability and conflicts. Through its institutions and network of field operations, the OSCE works for the social and economic inclusion of national minorities and other marginalized groups, such as the Roma and Sinti.  It supports entrepreneurs from vulnerable groups through various projects, including capacity building workshops and scholarships.