SDG INDICATOR-16

Peace, justice and strong institutions

 Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16 or Global Goal 16) is about “peace, justice
and strong institutions.”
 One of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015,
the official wording is: “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable
development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and
inclusive institutions at all levels
 The goal has ten “outcome targets”: Reduce violence; protect children from abuse,
exploitation, trafficking and violence; promote the rule of law and ensure equal access
to justice; combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows, substantially
reduce corruption and bribery; develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions;
ensure responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making; strengthen the
participation in global governance; provide universal legal identity; ensure public access
to information and protect fundamental freedoms
 There are also two “means of achieving targets”: Strengthen national institutions to
prevent violence and combat crime and terrorism; promote and enforce non-
discriminatory laws and policies.[
 Reducing violent crime, sex trafficking, forced labor, and child abuse are clear global
goals.
 The International Community values peace and justice; they call for stronger judicial
systems that will enforce laws and work toward a more peaceful and just society.
 All women need to be able to turn to fair and effective institution to access Justice and
important services
 We cannot hope for sustainable development without peace and stability