Zakho Center for Sustainable Development Goals

Overview

Sustainable development is impossible without peace, security and good governance. SDG 16 aims to reduce violence, promote the rule of law, ensure equal access to justice, fight corruption, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions.

Key targets

•      Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates.

•      Promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all.

•      Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.

•      Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

The Center's contribution

The Center promotes a culture of peace, dialogue and civic responsibility among students, supports research on governance, transparency and human rights, and provides a neutral space for constructive debate.

How you can get involved

•      Join peace and dialogue forums.

•      Take part in civic engagement programs.

•      Research governance and transparency.

Related on this website: news, events, publications and resources tagged SDG 16.