Global Civil Society & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies

Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions


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.

However, ongoing and new violent conflicts around the world are derailing the global path to peace and achievement of Goal 16. Alarmingly, the year 2022 witnessed a more than 50 per cent increase in conflict-related civilian deaths – the first since the adoption of Agenda 2030 – largely due to the war in Ukraine.

High levels of armed violence and insecurity have a destructive impact on a country’s development, while sexual violence, crime, exploitation and torture are prevalent where there is conflict or no rule of law, and countries must take measures to protect those who are most at risk.

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.

Name Acronym Founded City HQ Country/Territory HQ Type I Type II

Agreement Concerning Cooperation at Local Government Levels Across Inter-Nordic National Borders

1977 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation for the Saving of Human Lives and Assistance to Vessels and Aircraft in Distress in the Black Sea

1956 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation in Ice-breaking

1961 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation in Marine Fishing

1962 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation in Taking Measures Against Pollution of the Sea by Oil

1971 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation in the Field of Veterinary Science

1959 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation in the Quarantine of Plants and Their Protection Against Pests and Diseases

1959 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation Over the Nordic National Frontiers between Local Authorities

1977 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperation to Ensure Compliance with the Regulations for Preventing the Pollution of the Sea by Oil

1967 T g

Agreement Concerning Cooperative Research in Reactor Science

1970 T g

Agreement Concerning Cultural Cooperation

1971 T g

Agreement Concerning Economic Development

1952 T g

Agreement Concerning Giro Transfers

1969 T g

Agreement Concerning Helicopter Pilot Training

1977 T g

Agreement Concerning Higher Education

1960 T g

Agreement Concerning Insured Letters and Boxes and Detailed Regulations

1969 T g

Agreement Concerning Insured Letters and Boxes, 1952

1952 T g

Agreement Concerning Insured Letters and Boxes, 1957

1957 T g

Agreement Concerning Insured Letters and Boxes, 1964

1964 T g

Agreement Concerning Interim Arrangements Relating to Polymetallic Nodules of the Deep Sea Bed

1982 T g

Agreement Concerning International Direct Goods Traffic by Rail and Water

ITRW 1959 T g

Agreement Concerning Manned Lightships Not on Their Stations

1930 T g

Agreement Concerning Maritime Signals

1930 T g

Agreement Concerning Measures for the Protection of the Stocks of Deep-sea Prawns

1952 T g

Agreement Concerning Nordic Development Assistance Cooperation

1981 T g

Agreement Concerning Population Registration

1968 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Money Orders and Postal Travellers' Cheques, 1952

1952 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Money Orders and Postal Travellers' Cheques, 1964

1964 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Money Orders and Postal Travellers' Cheques, 1969

1969 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Parcels, 1952

1952 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Parcels, 1957

1957 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Parcels, 1964

1964 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Parcels, 1969

1969 T g

Agreement Concerning Postal Travellers' Cheques, 1957

1957 T g

Agreement Concerning Protection of the Salmon in the Baltic Sea

1962 T g

Agreement Concerning Reciprocal Assistance in the Collection of Taxes

1952 T g

Agreement Concerning Research on the Effects of Radioactivity in the Sea

1961 T g

Agreement Concerning Sickness Benefits and Benefits in Respect of Pregnancy and Confinement

1975 T g

Agreement Concerning Specific Stability Requirements for Ro-ro Passenger Ships Undertaking Regular Scheduled International Voyages Between, to or from Designated Ports in North West Europe and the Baltic Sea

SOLAS AGR 1996 1996 London UK T g

Agreement Concerning Subscriptions to Newspapers and Periodicals, 1952

1952 T g

Agreement Concerning Subscriptions to Newspapers and Periodicals, 1957

1957 T g

Agreement Concerning Subscriptions to Newspapers and Periodicals, 1964

1964 T g

Agreement Concerning Subscriptions to Newspapers and Periodicals, 1969

1969 T g

Agreement Concerning Telegraph and Telephone Circuits between Bujumbura and Kigali

1970 T g

Agreement Concerning the Abolition of the Visa Requirement, Sep 1970

1970 T g

Agreement Concerning the Administration of Joint Nordic Assistance Projects in Developing Countries

1968 T g

Agreement concerning the Adoption of Harmonized Technical United Nations Regulations for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these United Nations Regulations

1958 T g

Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions for Periodical Technical Inspections of Wheeled Vehicles and the Reciprocal Recognition of Such Inspections

1997 T g

Agreement Concerning the Application of the Agreement of 11 February 1977, in the Field of Gas-cooled Reactor Concepts and Technology

1977 T g

Agreement Concerning the Application of the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism among the Member States of the European Communities

1979 T g

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