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CMF Response to the UN-NGLS Civil Society Consultation for the Secretary-General, General Assembly and OWG on SDGs on the Report of the High-level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda (Post-2015 HLP)

Published: 31st July 2013

Introduction

CMF appreciates the opportunity to engage with the UN-NGLS Civil Society consultation process. Our comments are focussed on the High Level Panel (Post-2015 HLP) report on the five transformational shifts and in particular on the fourth goal to 'Ensure Healthy Lives'.

As an association of medical doctors we see the daily impact of an individual's faith on their physical and mental wellbeing. We consider that the fundamental link between an individual's faith and their health must be expressly recognised in the post-2015 development agenda and recommend and request that governments commit to allow all individuals freedom to choose and practice their faith.

This paper includes the online responses made on the World We Want 2015 website for the UN-NGLS consultation in July 2013.

See full submission here.

See full UN report here.

For further information:

Steven Fouch (CMF Head of Communications) 020 7234 9668

Media Enquiries:

Alistair Thompson on 07970 162 225

About CMF:

Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) was founded in 1949 and is an interdenominational organisation with over 5,000 doctors, 900medical and nursing students and 300 nurses and midwives as members in all branches of medicine, nursing and midwifery. A registered charity, it is linked to over 100 similar bodies in other countries throughout the world.

CMF exists to unite Christian healthcare professionals to pursue the highest ethical standards in Christian and professional life and to increase faith in Christ and acceptance of his ethical teaching.