Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, …..and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. (e.g. Activities that foster the environmental governance at the local level, institutionalization of youth activism movements for environment, citizens engagement in the field of policy Making etc)
Goal 16 is about promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. People everywhere should be free of fear from all forms of violence and feel safe as they go about their lives whatever their ethnicity, faith or sexual orientation.
High levels of armed violence and insecurity have a destructive impact on a country’s development. Sexual violence, crime, exploitation and torture are prevalent where there is conflict or no rule of law. Governments, civil society and communities need to work together to find lasting solutions to conflict and insecurity. Strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights is key to this process, as is reducing the flow of illicit arms, combating corruption, and ensuring inclusive participation at all times.
More info on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal16: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal16
