Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Peace, justice, and strong institutions are essential foundations for sustainable development. Conflict, corruption, violence, and weak governance undermine progress and stability.
SDG 16 aims to reduce violence, promote the rule of law, ensure access to justice, and build transparent and accountable institutions. It also emphasizes human rights and public participation in decision-making.
Strong institutions create trust, stability, and fairness in society. Without peace and justice, sustainable development cannot be achieved.
Targets
Target 16.1
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
Target 16.2
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
Target 16.3
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
Target 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
Target 16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
Target 16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
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Target 16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
Target 16.8
Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
Target 16.9
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
Target 16.10
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
Target 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
Target 16.b
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development