GOAL 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Without peaceful and inclusive societies and good governance, development is demonstrably not sustainable. The restoration of peace and accountable institutions contributes significantly to development. Goal 16 therefore aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies. It also aims to significantly reduce corruption and bribery as well as illicit arms and financial flows. The rule of law and participatory institutions should be promoted and equal access to justice guaranteed so that peaceful and inclusive societies can emerge.
What is to be achieved?
- Significantly reduce all forms of violence and violence-related mortality everywhere.
- End the abuse and exploitation of children, child trafficking, torture and all forms of violence against children.
- Promote the rule of law at national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
- By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen recovery and restitution of stolen assets and combat all forms of organised crime.
- Significantly reduce corruption and bribery in all its forms.
- Build effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels.
- Ensure that decision-making at all levels is needs-based, inclusive, participatory, and representative.
- Expand and strengthen the participation of developing countries in global governance institutions.
- By 2030, ensure that all people have a legal identity, through birth registration.
- Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.
How is the goal to be achieved?
- Support relevant national institutions, notably through international cooperation, in capacity building at all levels to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime, especially in developing countries.
- Promote and enforce non-discriminatory legislation and policies in favour of sustainable development.
