Discovering the Domains
Learn more about these seven domains, including both economic and non-economic dimensions. Each domain contains several sub-domains that give more detail on what is covered.
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This domain covers inequalities in the capability to be alive, enjoy longevity and avoid premature death. It also captures health inequalities across physical and mental health outcomes.
The sub-domains are:
- 1.A. Avoid premature mortality through disease, neglect, injury or suicide
- 1.B. Be protected from being killed or murdered
- 1.C. Be protected from natural and non-natural disasters
- 1.D. Achieve the highest possible standard of physical health
- 1.E. Enjoy good mental health
- 1.F. Have good sexual and reproductive health
- 2.A. Be free from violence including sexual and gender-based violence, domestic violence and violence based on who you are
- 2.B. Feel able to use public spaces safely and securely without fear
- 2.C. Know you will be treated with equality, fairness and non-discrimination before the law
- 2.D. Have the human right to identity, name, gender and nationality
This domain covers inequalities in the capability to be knowledgeable, to understand and reason, and to have the skills to participate in society. It includes inequalities in education in the early years, as well as throughout the years of schooling, in terms of access, quality and treatment of students, as well as lifelong learning.
The sub-domains are:
- 3.A. Attain the highest possible standard of knowledge, understanding and reasoning through access to education, training and lifelong learning
- 3.B. Access information and technology necessary to participate in society
- 3.C. Develop critical thinking, active and global citizenship, knowledge and understanding of human rights
- 3.D. Be treated with dignity and respect in education and learning establishments
- 4.A. Achieve financial security and resilience against shocks
- 4.B. Enjoy financial independence and control over personal spending
- 4.C. Have equal access to paid work, productive assets and markets
- 4.D. Enjoy good working relations and dignified and fair work conditions
- 4.E. Be protected from forced labour and exploitative conditions
- 4.F. Enjoy equal division of care and unpaid work
- 5.A. Enjoy secure access to food, clean water, clean air, shelter, sanitation, warmth and utilities
- 5.B. Enjoy adequate housing quality and security
- 5.C. Enjoy access to safe and appropriate transport
- 5.D. Access and enjoy green spaces and public spaces
- 5.E. Be able to achieve a good work-life/care-life balance
- 6.A. Participate in and have influence over democratic and other decision-making processes at any territorial level, and including indigenous, customary or community decision-making processes
- 6.B. Participate in decision-making and make decisions affecting your own life independently within your household and family
- 6.C. Have freedom to form and join civil organisations, social movements and solidarity groups, including trade unions; freedom of assembly and association and enjoy active citizenship
This domain covers inequalities in the capability to enjoy individual, family and social life, including to express yourself and have self-respect, to be free to formulate and pursue goals and objectives, to develop as a person and live without fear of humiliation, harassment, or abuse based on who you are.
The sub-domains are:
- 7.A. Freedom to develop as a person, maintain dignity and self-respect
- 7.B. Form and maintain intimate relationships, friendships and a family; enjoy independence and equality in primary relationships, including marriage, be confident that you will be treated with dignity and respect
- 7.C. Enjoy family life, including in the context of global displacement and international migration
- 7.D. Be free to enjoy a social life, engage in cultural and other valued activities