ABOUT THE GOAL

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.

Goal 16

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

12 Targets

The specific, measurable commitments set under this goal. Each one turns a big ambition into something countries, companies and communities can track.

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319 Events

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38 Publications

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1927 Actions

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The targets

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.
16.10
ENSURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROTECT FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.
16.a
STRENGTHEN NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AND COMBAT TERRORISM AND CRIME
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.b
PROMOTE AND ENFORCE NON-DISCRIMINATORY LAWS AND POLICIES
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

How can you contribute to this goal


Action 01

Find a Goal 16 charity you want to support

Any donation, big or small, can make a difference!

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Action 02

Speak up!

Ask your local and national authorities to engage in initiatives that don’t harm people or the planet.

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Action 03

Know your rights at work

In order to access justice, knowing what you are entitled to will go a long way.

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Action 04

Vote!

Take advantage of your right to elect the leaders in your country and local community.

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Action 05

Run for a public post

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Action 06

Stay informed

Follow your local news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media at @TheGlobalGoals.

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Find a Goal 16 charity you want to support

Any donation, big or small, can make a difference!

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Speak up!

Ask your local and national authorities to engage in initiatives that don’t harm people or the planet.

Photo: John H. White, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Know your rights at work

In order to access justice, knowing what you are entitled to will go a long way.

Photo: Alisdare Hickson from Canterbury, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Vote!

Take advantage of your right to elect the leaders in your country and local community.

Photo: Douglas W. Jones, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Run for a public post

Photo: Jaffar Theekkathir, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Stay informed

Follow your local news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media at @TheGlobalGoals.

Photo: Felix Huth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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