Target 16.1
Reduce violence
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
Goal 16 · 12 targets
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Peace, access to justice, accountable institutions and a voice in decisions that affect people's lives.
The targets
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Target 16.2
Protect children from abuse and trafficking
End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
Target 16.3
Access to justice for everyone
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
Target 16.4
Tackle organised crime and illicit finance
By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.
Target 16.5
Reduce corruption and bribery
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
Target 16.6
Make institutions accountable
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.
Target 16.7
Give people a say in decisions
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.
Target 16.8
Give developing countries a voice globally
Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.
Target 16.9
Legal identity for everyone
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.
Target 16.10
Protect information access and freedoms
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.
Target 16.a
Build institutions that prevent violence and crime
Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.
Target 16.b
Uphold laws against discrimination
Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.