SDG Goal 16

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Why is this significant?

The number of civilian deaths resulting from conflicts has experienced a sharp increase, with a surge of over 50% in 2022, primarily driven by the war in Ukraine. In 2021, intentional homicides reached their highest level in 20 years, resulting in the loss of 458,000 lives. Approximately one-quarter of the global population resides in areas affected by conflict, and as of May 2022, a record-breaking 100 million individuals were forcibly displaced worldwide, more than double the number from a decade ago. It is crucial to note that the actual number of trafficking victims is likely much higher than the nearly 200,000 detected worldwide between 2017 and 2020, as many cases go undetected.

In addition, structural injustices, inequalities, and emerging human rights challenges are further hindering the achievement of peaceful and inclusive societies. Restoring trust and enhancing the capacity of institutions to ensure justice for all and facilitate sustainable development transitions are essential actions needed to address these issues.

Why is this significant?

The number of civilian deaths resulting from conflicts has experienced a sharp increase, with a surge of over 50% in 2022, primarily driven by the war in Ukraine. In 2021, intentional homicides reached their highest level in 20 years, resulting in the loss of 458,000 lives. Approximately one-quarter of the global population resides in areas affected by conflict, and as of May 2022, a record-breaking 100 million individuals were forcibly displaced worldwide, more than double the number from a decade ago. It is crucial to note that the actual number of trafficking victims is likely much higher than the nearly 200,000 detected worldwide between 2017 and 2020, as many cases go undetected.

In addition, structural injustices, inequalities, and emerging human rights challenges are further hindering the achievement of peaceful and inclusive societies. Restoring trust and enhancing the capacity of institutions to ensure justice for all and facilitate sustainable development transitions are essential actions needed to address these issues.

Targets

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

SDG Goal 16

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