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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 4h

We are empowering policy through human-centered data.

Our recent workshop with national partners from Iraq brought together youth representatives, data experts, and @undp.org leaders to explore how #CitizenData can drive inclusive, evidence-based policymaking to achieve SDG 16 goals.

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 6d

Peace, justice & inclusion are impossible without safety & accountability.

At today’s #SDG16Report event, Agi Veres (UNDP Geneva) highlighted 4 shifts we need to make: improve justice systems, make inclusion real, prevent displacement + invest in data.

Get the report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 6d

We need to invest in SDG 16 data.

Speaking at the #SDG16Report launch event today in Geneva, Volker Türk said OHCHR aims to improve the use of data through the Human Rights Data Exchange to make data more accessible & actionable.

Find out more in the report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 6d

Join us tomorrow for the Geneva launch of the 3rd Global Report on Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies with UNODC and OHCHR.

📍 Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
🕑 Friday, October 3rd - 1 pm (CET)

Register for the on-site event: shorturl.at/CVdHC or online: shorturl.at/klC28

#SDG16Report

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

In 2024, at least one life was lost every 12 minutes amid armed conflicts. With a growth of 40 per cent compared to the previous year, 2024 marked the third consecutive year of steep rises in conflict-related deaths of civilians.

Find out more: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#SDG16Report

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

70% of people worldwide feel safe walking alone after dark — but that leaves nearly 1 in 3 who do not. Safety is the foundation of peace and justice.

👉 Learn more in the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

In 2024, the world lost 625 human rights defenders, journalists, or trade unionists. Freedom and justice depend on their protection.

Download the #SDG16 Global Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#SDG16Report

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

In 2022, 38% of detected trafficking victims were children.

Protecting the most vulnerable is urgent.

Explore the #SDG16 Global Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

2 in 3 children globally regularly endure violent punishment at home.

Protecting children’s rights is key to building just societies.

Read the #SDG16 Global Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#SDG16Report

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

In 2023, 1 woman was killed every 10 minutes by an intimate partner or family member. Ending violence against women is central to peace & justice.

Dive into the data in the #SDG16 Global Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#SDG16Report

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

Without peace, there’s no progress: conflict drains resources, disrupts lives, and erodes rights.

True peace means dignity, safety & freedom from fear. 🕊️

Here’s what the new #SDG16 Global Report reveals 👇

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 7d

Without peace, justice & strong institutions, no other development goal can succeed.

Bjørg Sandkjær of UN DESA stressed 5 priorities: invest in justice, strengthen accountability, protect civic space, pursue inclusive reforms & integrate SDG 16 across all goals.

📊 go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

The first-ever official estimates of crime-related financial flows show alarming figures — from millions to billions of dollars.

Find out more in the #SDG16 Global Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#SDG16Report

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

Globally, only 42% of seized firearms are successfully traced to determine their illicit origins.

Building safer societies means closing these gaps.

Explore the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

Too many crimes go unreported. Only 35% of physical assaults, 45% of robberies, and 15% of sexual assaults were reported last year.

Learn more in the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

In 2023, a third of the global prison population (3.7M people) was held in pre-trial detention.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

Read the #SDG16 Global Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#SDG16Report

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

Since 2015, the number of countries with national human rights institutions meeting global standards has risen by 27% – now at 89.

Progress is possible.

👉 Download the #SDG16 Global Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#HumanRights #SDG16

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

From passports to healthcare, corruption erodes trust. On average, 1 in every 5 citizens who have interacted with public officials were asked to pay a bribe.

Find out more in the latest #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

#SDG16

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

Justice delayed is justice denied.

When people cannot access justice, their rights are undermined, inequalities deepen, and trust in governance erodes.

The #SDG16 Global Report shows where progress is being made — and where urgent action is needed ⚖️👇

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

Ten years after world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda, a new report by @undp.org, UNODC, and OHCHR finds that none of the 23 targets under #SDG16 are on track.

Moreover, 15% of its targets are regressing, according to UNSD.

Find out more: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 8d

No single fix will close the global #justice gap.

Henk-Jan Brinkman, the UN Permanent Observer of IDLO, urged the repeal of discriminatory laws, enforce them fairly, invest in legal aid, expand women’s leadership, and empower youth & social movements.

#SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 9d

In 2024, 3.7B people — half the world’s population — across 72 countries had the chance to vote ✅

Known as the "super year" of elections, it was an example of democracy in action, but challenges remain.

Find out more in the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 9d

Progress towards gender parity remains uneven in parliaments worldwide.

Yet there is one bright spot: among younger MPs, gender gaps narrow — suggesting that younger parliaments are more gender-balanced.

Explore the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 9d

Birth registration is rising: 500M children under 5 registered in the last 5 years. 🌍

Yet 150M remain unregistered — and invisible.

Download the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance @undp-gpcg.bsky.social · 9d

In 1990, just 14 countries guaranteed the right to access public info. Today, 139 do.

A powerful step for transparency & accountability.

Find out more in the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...

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