SDG 16: Peace, Justice and strong Institutions
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable institutions
A just society is a strong society. Compassion and ethical guidance are vital to any democratic system. However, persecution, injustice, and abuse remain widespread, undermining the very fabric of civilisation. As of May 2023, forced displacement has reached record levels, with over 110 million people fleeing conflict, persecution, and violations of their rights. Civilian casualties have also surged to the highest levels since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda. These ongoing threats to human security highlight the urgent need to rebuild peaceful, inclusive institutions and strengthen global frameworks for peace and security to address calls for peace from around the world.
To ensure having strong institutions, global standards of justice and true commitment to peace everywhere must be observed. SDG 16 focuses on promotion of these standards, ensuring equal access to justice, and building strong, accountable institutions at all levels.
SDG's targets
Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
Target 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.
Target 16.5: Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.
Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.
Target 16.8: Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.
Target 16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.
Target 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.
Target 16.a: 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.
Target 16.b: Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.
To achieve SDG 16, NTU contributes to implementation of the following projects: