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

International Dialogues Foundation

IDF 1989 F f

International Disability Alliance

IDA 1999 Geneva Switzerland A y

International Dispute Resolution Institute

IDRI Abuja Nigeria J j

International DOI Foundation

IDF 1997 Westwood MA USA F fy

International Dressage Officials Club

IDOC 1990 Brecht Belgium F

International DRH Movement

Faxe Denmark F

International Drug Enforcement Conference

IDEC S c

International Drug Policy Consortium

IDPC 2006 London UK F y

International Economic Justice League

IEJL Newport Beach CA USA N

International Education for Peace Institute

EFP-International 2000 Victoria BC Canada E j

International Educational Development - Humanitarian Law Project

1962 Los Angeles CA USA G

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 1906 Geneva Switzerland C

International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres

IECEx System Sydney NSW Australia F

International Emergency Management Organization

IEMO 2006 Nouakchott Mauritania C g

International Employment Law, Pensions and Employee Benefits Alliance

IUS LABORIS 2001 Brussels Belgium F

International English Shepherd Registry

IESR 1954 Butler IN USA N

International Environment, Social and Governance Association

IESGA 2021 G

International Environmental Law Research Centre

IELRC 1995 Cartigny Switzerland G

International Equestrian Organisers' Alliance

IEOA 1995 Kortrijk Belgium F y

International Erosion Control Association

IECA 1972 Aurora CO USA F v

International Eurasia-Press Fund

IEPF 1992 Baku Azerbaijan F f

International Eventing Officials Club

IEOC 1998 Preston UK E

International Falcon Movement - Socialist Educational International

IFM-SEI 1922 Brussels Belgium C

International Federation "Musique Espérance"

1988 Paris France D

International Federation for East Timor

IFET 1991 Tarrytown NY USA E y

International Federation for European Law

1961 D

International Federation for Human Rights

1922 Paris France B y

International Federation for Parent Education

IFPE 1964 Sèvres France B

International Federation for Peace and Conciliation

IFPC 1992 Moscow Russia D y

International Federation for Peace and Sustainable Development

IFPSD 2001 New York NY USA G

International Federation of ACATs - Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture

1987 Vincennes France C

International Federation of ACLI

1996 Brussels Belgium D

International Federation of Anthroposophical Medical Associations

IVAA 1993 Brussels Belgium C

International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies

IFACCA 2000 Surry Hills NSW Australia D

International Federation of Audit Bureaux of Certification

IFABC 1963 Sydney NSW Australia C v

International Federation of Boat Show Organisers

IFBSO 1963 Amsterdam Netherlands D

International Federation of Catholic Parochial Youth Movements

1961 Antwerp Belgium C

International Federation of Catholic Universities

IFCU 1948 Paris France B y

International Federation of Cinematographers

IMAGO 1992 Brussels Belgium D

International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions

IFCAI 1985 Caracas Venezuela G y

International Federation of Computer Law Associations

IFCLA 1986 Detmold Germany D

International Federation of Employees in Public Services

INFEDOP 1930 Brussels Belgium C y

International Federation of Fe y Alegria

FIFyA 1955 Bogota Colombia F

International Federation of Health and Human Rights Organisations

IFHHRO 1989 Utrecht Netherlands D y

International Federation of Horseracing Authorities

IFHA 1993 Boulogne-Billancourt France C y

International Federation of Journalists

IFJ 1952 Brussels Belgium B

International Federation of Landscape Architects

IFLA 1948 Brussels Belgium B

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

IFLA 1927 The Hague Netherlands A y

International Federation of Municipal Engineering

IFME 1960 Sydney NSW Australia D

International Federation of Non-Government Organizations for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse

IFNGO 1981 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia D y

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