Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels
Compassion and a strong moral compass is essential to every democratic society.Yet, persecution, injustice and abuse still runs rampant and is tearing at the very fabric of civilization. We must ensure that we have strong institutions, global standards of justice, and a commitment to peace everywhere.
Targets
Everyone can help to make sure that we meet the Global Goals. Use these targets to create action to promote peace, justice and strong Institutions.
16.1 REDUCE VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
16.2 PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, TRAFFICKING AND VIOLENCE
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
16.3 PROMOTE THE RULE OF LAW AND ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
16.4 COMBAT ORGANIZED CRIME AND ILLICIT FINANCIAL AND ARMS FLOWS
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
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
16.6 DEVELOP EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE AND TRANSPARENT INSTITUTIONS
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.
16.7 ENSURE RESPONSIVE, INCLUSIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE DECISION-MAKING
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.
16.8 STRENGTHEN THE PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.
16.9 PROVIDE UNIVERSAL LEGAL IDENTITY
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.
Thoughts
We cannot hope for sustainable development without peace, stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule of law. Yet our world is increasingly divided. Some regions enjoy peace, security and prosperity, while others fall into seemingly endless cycles of conflict and violence. This is not inevitable and must be addressed. Armed violence and insecurity have a destructive impact on a country’s development, affecting economic growth, and often resulting in grievances that last for generations. Sexual violence, crime, exploitation and torture are also prevalent where there is conflict, or no rule of law, and countries must take measures to protect those who are most at risk The SDGs aim to significantly reduce all forms of violence, and work with governments and communities to end conflict and insecurity. Promoting the rule of law and human rights are key to this process, as is reducing the flow of illicit arms and strengthening the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance. 100 civilians are killed every day in armed conflicts and the number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeds 79 million. Acoustic and vibration sensors combined with citizen reporting can monitor conflicts. People counting sensors containing zero personally identifiable information (PII) along with anonymized call detail records (CDRs) can monitor movement. The global homicide rate is 5.8 people per 100,000 populations. Acoustic gunshot detection sensors get police and emergency medical technicians to the scene of a shooting more quickly while also revealing potential crime hotspots. Police body cams ensure a more complete record of police interactions with civilians is recorded into evidence.
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