Sustainable Development Goal 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Transparent and accountable institutions are the foundation of social trust and sustainable development. Young people's participation in decision-making contributes to strengthening democratic culture.
Reducing violence and corruption goes hand in hand with building strong institutions and equal access to justice.
The 2030 Agenda does not treat Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in isolation from the other sixteen goals. Progress depends on inclusive policies, reliable data, long-term investment, and cooperation between public institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Connecting local action to measurable outcomes is therefore essential for turning the global framework into lasting change.
Official UN targets
Selected targets
Goal 16 is made up of 12 official UN targets in total. Below are the ones most directly related to our work.
- 16.1
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
- 16.3
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice.
- 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.
Target texts are concise editorial summaries of the official United Nations framework.View the full official framework
Avrupa Girisim Association
How our work connects
Through civil society and youth-participation projects, we support the strengthening of a culture of democratic participation.
We carry out awareness activities that make it easier for young people to access local governance and decision-making processes.
Official references
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This page is based on the United Nations goal framework and the latest official global progress assessment.
