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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.

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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.

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.

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THE TARGETS

Everyone can help to make sure that we meet the Global Goals. Use these twelve targets to create action to promote peace, justice and strong Institutions.

Target 16.1

REDUCE VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

Target 16.2

PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, TRAFFICKING AND VIOLENCE

End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

Target 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.

Target 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.

Target 16.5

SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY

Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.

Target 16.6

DEVELOP EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE AND TRANSPARENT INSTITUTIONS

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

Target 16.7

ENSURE RESPONSIVE, INCLUSIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE DECISION-MAKING

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

Target 16.8

STRENGTHEN THE PARTICIPATION IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.

Target 16.9

PROVIDE UNIVERSAL LEGAL IDENTITY

By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.

Target 16.a

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.

Target 16.b

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.

Target 16.c

PROMOTE AND ENFORCE NON-DISCRIMINATORY LAWS AND POLICIES

Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

THINGS TO DO

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Help Ukrainian women and girls via UN Women who are working to address the burgeoning needs of women and girls.
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Find a Goal 16 charity you want to support. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference!

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.

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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