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Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Rising conflicts and violent organized crime persist around the world, causing immense human suffering and hampering sustainable development. The number of forcibly displaced people reached an unprecedented 120 million in May 2024. Civilian casualties in armed conflicts surged by 72 per cent in 2023.
Corruption continues to divert resources from sustainable development, with one in five people reporting being asked to pay or having paid a bribe to a public official in the last 12 months. With one third of prisoners unsentenced worldwide, achieving just judicial processes and improving prison conditions is imperative.
Governments globally are struggling to restore pre-COVID-19 budget reliability. New international pressures affecting economies have increased budget expenditures beyond initial approvals.
All SDGs depend on establishing lasting peace and preventing violent conflicts. Urgent action is needed to combat corruption and organized crime, strengthen the rule of law and access to justice, build effective and inclusive governance institutions, and protect rights and fundamental freedoms.
| Target | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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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.a |
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements. |
| 16.b |
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.c |
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development. |
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Here are some suggestions from The Global Goals for things you can do to engage with this goal.
Speak up!
Ask your local and national authorities to engage in initiatives that don't harm people or the planet.
Know your rights at work.
In order to access justice, knowing what you are entitled to will go a long way.
Vote!
Take advantage of your right to elect the leaders in your country and local community.
Run for a public post.
