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 for 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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SDG 16 implementation and the path towards leaving no one behind
MEDIA ADVISORY | ROME, May 23, 2019 – High-level government officials, heads of international organizations, leading academics, civil society representatives and development experts from around the world will convene in Rome, Italy from May 27-29, 2019 to discuss global progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda.
Sustaining Peace, Building Justice: Lessons from IDLO
Strong rule of law institutions are crucial for preventing conflicts and building peace. Effectively promoting the rule of law requires sustained and context-sensitive engagement, quick wins, grassroots partnerships and empowered citizens. Such work needs to involve informal justice mechanisms, combat violence against women and stay engaged during all phases of conflict.
SDG 16 Conference 2019 | News & Media
HRC40 | Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
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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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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EVENT | Monday, 11 October 2021 | 17.45 - 18.45 CEST
Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 - Youth Championing a Corruption-Free Europe and Eastern-Southern Neighbourhood: A Dialogue on Opportunities to Co-produce Justice, Rule of Law and Accountability
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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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This report underscores the interrelatedness of gender-responsive laws, justice policies, institutions and budgets – elements which are critical to ensuring justice for women.
Representing the third in a series, this report embarks upon this global desk review examining how much public financing is being invested to prevent and respond to violence against women.
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SDG 16 as a compass for navigating intersecting crises: SDG 16 Conference 2023
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IDLO’s Annual Report for 2020 offers a tangible demonstration of how its work contributed to global COVID-19 response and recovery efforts over the past year. Throughout the crisis, IDLO offices around the world remained operational, pivoting quickly to support our partners to respond to the unprecedented range of legal and justice challenges presented by the pandemic.
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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 International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
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Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
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Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
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Statement by the Director-General, Ms Jan Beagle
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Statement by International Development Law Organization (IDLO), delivered by Henk-Jan Brinkman, Permanent Observer of the International Development Law Organization to the United Nations
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Ministers,
Excellencies,
Colleagues and friends,
On behalf of the International Development Law Organization, the only global intergovernmental organisation exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance peace and sustainable development, I would like to say what a pleasure it has been to take part in this important Dialogue.
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IDLO Statement at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly - Sixth Committee on Item 85 on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels
12 October 2021
New York
Delivered by Sarah Papineau, Permanent Observer a.i. to the United Nations, IDLO
Thank you, Madam Chair.
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Statement by the Director-General Jan Beagle at the 2021 Sustainable Development Festival - Italy's Commitment at the International Level for a Sustainable and Resilient Recovery
Rome, Italy
Thank you, Ms. Mumba,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Friends and Colleagues.
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Statement by the Director-General Jan Beagle at the Pre-COP 26 All4Climate side event "A Rule of Law Approach to Accelerating Climate Action"
Distinguished guests, colleagues and friends.
Thank you for joining us today for this timely and important discussion.
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Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle, at the Closing of the SDG 16 Conference
Ambassador Marrapodi
Assistant Secretary-General Spatolisano
Colleagues and Friends
It is a pleasure to join you again as we come towards the end of the Second SDG 16 Conference.
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Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle, at the Opening of the SDG 16 Conference
Vice Minister Sereni,
Under-Secretary General Liu,
Ambassador Marrapodi,
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests,
Friends and Colleagues,
On behalf of IDLO, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the second Global SDG 16 Conference.
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Access to Justice for All in support of the United Nations Human Rights Council Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle
Thursday, 25 March, 2021
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening.
A warm welcome to this discussion.
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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 to the 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, Austria
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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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