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.
Rule of law drives sustainable development at local and global levels
The principles of the rule of law – equality, equity, inclusion, rights, laws and institutions – are embedded throughout the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and well-articulated in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which aims to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels”.
Access to justice and the rule of law enable people to resolve conflicts, claim their rights and seek and obtain remedies. They help to level the playing field between the vulnerable and the powerful by addressing issues of impunity, corruption and discrimination.
That makes SDG 16 a critical driver or the achievement of all other SDGs. Neither food security nor gender equality, neither poverty eradication nor economic development can be advanced without respect for the rule of law.
Having been an ardent advocate for the inclusion of SDG 16 in the 2030 Agenda, IDLO is fully committed to advancing the SDGs. Whether in fragile contexts, emerging democracies or middle-income countries, IDLO contributed to the 2030 Agenda in 2017 through its programs, research and policy advocacy, positioning the rule of law as a key ingredient for sustaining peace and sustainable development.
Building institutions for peace and justice, strengthening accountability, empowering women and girls, fighting corruption, protecting biodiversity and promoting inclusive economic growth are some of the ways in which IDLO’s programs and other activities furthered the implementation of the SDGs in 2017.
Engaging in policy dialogue with governments, donors and policy thinkers at global and national levels in 2017, IDLO highlighted the significance of the rule of law for the achievement of Agenda 2030. Its advocacy was backed by robust research drawing on the lessons learned from its programmatic experience.
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Access to Justice for All: Special Virtual Discussion in support of the Human Rights Council Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Special Virtual Discussion
IDLO Director-General, Jan Beagle's Statement at the Special Event on Equal Access to Justice for All - UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle at the Special Event on Equal Access to Justice for All - 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
9 March, 2021
Kyoto, Japan
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
Colleagues and Friends,
IDLO Director-General Jan Beagle's Statement at the Special Event on Equal Access to Justice for All - UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
IDLO Director-General Jan Beagle's statement to the High-level Segment of the Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle at the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
8 March, 2021
Kyoto, Japan
Mr. President,
Executive Director Waly,
Excellencies,
Colleagues and Friends,
IDLO Director-General Jan Beagle's statement to the High-level Segment of the Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Statement by IDLO at the 3rd Intersessional Meeting on Preparations for UNGASS 2021
Statement of the International Development Law Organization
3rd Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on Preparations for the Special Session of the General Assembly Against Corruption (UNGASS)
22-23 February 2021
Vienna
IDLO at the PyeongChang Peace Forum 2021
IDLO Statement on Myanmar
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) expresses its deep concern about the suspension of the democratic process in Myanmar. The current state of emergency jeopardizes hard-won progress on rule of law, human rights and participatory governance which are key to Myanmar’s democratic transition.
SDG 16 Conference 2021
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Corruption is a complex social, political and economic problem which undermines democracy, human rights and governance by weakening state institutions, eroding public confidence and hindering the pathway towards sustainable development. The 2019 Transparency International Global Corruption Barometer found that 80% of citizens of the Bahamas considered corruption in government to be an important issue.
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In 2020, the global community will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995).
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The High-Level Political Forum is the main United Nations platform on sustainable development and it has a central role in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level.
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Special Virtual Discussion
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Conference summary
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A Series of Online Consultations on Crisis Governance and the Rule of Law
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The forthcoming Annual Meeting of the Assembly of Parties will take place on 24 November 2020.
The Assembly of Parties is IDLO's highest decision-making body. It is composed of Representatives of all Member Parties, which are signatories to the Establishment Agreement of IDLO, with the regular session held in Rome each year.
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SIDE EVENT Women Delivering Justice: What's Next for SDG 16.7 and Women Justice Professionals
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SIDE EVENT Women and Customary and Informal Justice Systems: Engagement and Action
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East Africa Regional Forum - Alternative Dispute Resolution & Customary and Informal Justice: Advancing SDG16 and Pathways to Justice
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The nature of rule of law programming is changing in response to a series of external and internal drivers.
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Side event on Advancing the Role of Women in Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Review of SDG implementation and interrelations among goals: Discussion on SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions
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Roundtable on: Sustainable Development through Access to Justice and the Rule of Law
Following up on the Rome Conference Discussion on SDG16.3 and Beyond
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#Justiceforwomen and girls is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda, with its commitments to gender equality (SDG 5) and its promise of peaceful, just and inclusive societies (SDG 16). The High-level Group on Justice for Women worked to better understand common justice problems for women, make the case for investment and identify strategies that work.
Speeches, Advocacy and Policies
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Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle at the Special Event on Equal Access to Justice for All - 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
9 March, 2021
Kyoto, Japan
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
Colleagues and Friends,
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Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle at the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
8 March, 2021
Kyoto, Japan
Mr. President,
Executive Director Waly,
Excellencies,
Colleagues and Friends,
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Statement of the International Development Law Organization
3rd Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on Preparations for the Special Session of the General Assembly Against Corruption (UNGASS)
22-23 February 2021
Vienna
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The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) expresses its deep concern about the suspension of the democratic process in Myanmar. The current state of emergency jeopardizes hard-won progress on rule of law, human rights and participatory governance which are key to Myanmar’s democratic transition.
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Nineteenth Session of the Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute
Mr. President of the Assembly,
Mr. President of the International Criminal Court,
Madam Prosecutor of the ICC,
Mr. Registrar,
Honorable Ministers,
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Esteemed Representatives of the Civil Society,
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Human Rights Day
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International Anti-corruption Day
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Foreign Affairs Committee, Italian Chamber of Deputies
Introduction
I would like to start by expressing my deep appreciation for this opportunity to present IDLO and its contribution to the 2030 Agenda.
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Mr. President,
Excellencies,
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Multilateralism and the rule of law, so critical to advancing peace and security, human dignity and individual well-being, may sometimes appear to be abstract concepts, distant from the day to day lives of people.
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74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly: High-level Forum Event on Advancing Women’s Roles and Rights amid Global Challenges
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
Delivered by Irene Khan, Director-General, IDLO
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74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly: High-level Meeting on Somalia
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
New York
Delivered by Irene Khan, Director-General, IDLO
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
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General Debate of the High-Level Political Forum
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
United Nations Headquarters, New York
Delivered by Mr. Patrizio Civili, Permanent Observer, IDLO
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Conference in preparation for High-level Political Forum 2019: "Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies: SDG 16 implementation and the path towards leaving no one behind"
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy
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40th Session of the Human Rights Council - Item 5: Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAW ORGANIZATION
Room XX, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
Delivered by Silvia Dodero, Office of the Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva
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