Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.
Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals encourages peaceful and inclusive societies for long-term development, as well as universal access to justice and the development of competent, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Sustainable development requires peace, justice, and effective, responsible, and inclusive institutions. In recent decades, certain places have seen greater and sustained levels of peace and security. However, many countries continue to be embroiled in long-term armed conflict and violence, and far too many people suffer as a result of weak institutions and a lack of access to justice, knowledge, and other basic freedoms.
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