To ensure that all other goals are achievable by constant cooperation, the foundation of peaceful and inclusive societies is a mandatory prerequisite. Making sure that there is cohesion in the movement towards the goals throughout the world, Goal 16 stands for development of accountable and inclusive institutions that recognise the need for good governance to facilitate Agenda 2030.
Fact And Figures
While several regions have enjoyed increased and sustained levels of peace and security in recent decades, many countries are soil facing continuous armed conflicts and violence. Th struggles against weak and under-functioning institutions of governance result in lack of access to justice, information and more fundamental freedoms.
Human trafficking, sexual violence, pervasive violence against children as acts of punishment and psychological aggression, detention without sentences, bribery and corruption, identity and recognition before law, effectiveness, inclusiveness and transparency are issues worth pondering over in the past few decades.
Many regions of the world continue to suffer untold horrors as a result of armed conflict or other forms of violence that occur within societies and at the domestic level. Advances in promoting the rule of law and access to justice are uneven. However, progress is being made in regulations to promote public access to information, albeit slowly, and in strengthening institutions upholding human rights at the national level.
Target
16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
16.a Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Our Team
Shreya Bansal
Chief Startegy Officer & Team Lead SDG 16
Shreya Bansal
Chief Startegy Officer & Team Lead SDG 16