Sustainable Development Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Peace, justice, and strong institutions are fundamental to sustainable development. Without stability, human rights, and effective governance based on the rule of law, sustainable development is at risk. Conflicts, violence, corruption, and lack of access to justice hinder economic growth and the well-being of societies.

The specific targets of SDG 16 include:

1. Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
2. End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence and torture against children.
3. Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
4. Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
5. Develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels.
6. Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels.
7. Strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.
8. Provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.
9. Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

Achieving these targets requires international cooperation, the promotion of justice, the strengthening of institutions, and the assurance of inclusive and participatory governance. Societies that implement these principles create environments conducive to economic growth, respect for human rights, and sustainable development.