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SDG #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
 Inclusive frameworks of peace and justice are supported by legislation that guarantees basic human rights for every citizen. Regulations must be introduced ith a design toward reducing loopholes that facilitate corruption and bribery. Effective policies that protect and support the most vulnerable populations are essential for prohibiting human rights abuses, human trafficking, and sexual violence.

Strong Institutions for Peace

Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies

Inclusive frameworks of peace and justice are supported by legislation that guarantees basic human rights for every citizen. Regulations must be introduced with a design toward reducing loopholes that facilitate corruption and bribery. Effective policies that protect and support the most vulnerable populations are essential for prohibiting human rights abuses , human trafficking, and sexual violence.

Strong institutions

Why It Matters


Achieving the Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) depends on the elimination of all forms of violence that threatens freedom of expression. Healthy societies consist of strong governments and civil institutions that protect citizens. Ending all forms of violence enables individuals to exist without fear of discrimination, exposure to corrupt policies or further suffering from civil unrest. Functioning justice systems, access to legal recourse and support for vulnerable
individuals requires strong political and legal systems. National and local institutions are responsible for providing basic services. These bodies must also be held accountable to eliminate corruption and bribery guaranteeing equal access for everyone.

Why It Matters


Achieving the Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) depends on the elimination of all forms of violence that threatens freedom of expression. Healthy societies consist of strong governments and civil institutions that protect citizens. Ending all forms of violence enables individuals to exist without fear of discrimination, exposure to corrupt policies or further suffering from civil unrest. Functioning justice systems, access to legal recourse and support for vulnerable individuals requires strong political and legal systems. National and local institutions are responsible for providing basic services. These bodies must also be held accountable to eliminate corruption and bribery guaranteeing equal access for everyone.

Blue Chip Action


Blue Chip Foundation’s Jenn Gross and Peter Stengaard Kick Off Pan-American Judges’ Summit
By Blog Owner July 2, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit.
A speaker on Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America presents US Agenda 2030
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's 'America's Goals for 2030' promotes sustainable development through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety in the U.S.
A group of people standing in front of a screen that says kapuscinski and wlf lecture
By Blog Owner September 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
A group of people are sitting in a room and one man is holding a box that says ' a ' on it
By Blog Owner May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation’s Jennifer Gross joined the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29–30, 2017, to advance sustainable development goals.
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Global Action


Repair ‘world in pieces’ and create ‘world at peace,’ UN chief Guterres urges global leaders
By Blog Owner September 19, 2017
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on global leaders to unite, overcome conflict and threats, and work toward a world at peace.
Two men are sitting at a table talking to each other.
By Blog Owner January 24, 2017
UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights the critical link between peace & sustainable development in addressing inequality, conflict, and global challenges.
UN envoy Forest Whitaker honored for work in peacebuilding
By Blog Owner January 17, 2017
UN Special Envoy Forest Whitaker was celebrated for his peacebuilding and conflict-resolution efforts, empowering youth and advancing global peace initiatives.

Blue Chip Action


Blue Chip Foundation’s Jenn Gross and Peter Stengaard Kick Off Pan-American Judges’ Summit
By Blog Owner July 2, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit.
A speaker on Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America presents US Agenda 2030
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's 'America's Goals for 2030' promotes sustainable development through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety in the U.S.
A group of people standing in front of a screen that says kapuscinski and wlf lecture
By Blog Owner September 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
A group of people are sitting in a room and one man is holding a box that says ' a ' on it
By Blog Owner May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation’s Jennifer Gross joined the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29–30, 2017, to advance sustainable development goals.
Show More

Global Action


Repair ‘world in pieces’ and create ‘world at peace,’ UN chief Guterres urges global leaders
By Blog Owner September 19, 2017
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on global leaders to unite, overcome conflict and threats, and work toward a world at peace.
Two men are sitting at a table talking to each other.
By Blog Owner January 24, 2017
UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights the critical link between peace & sustainable development in addressing inequality, conflict, and global challenges.
UN envoy Forest Whitaker honored for work in peacebuilding
By Blog Owner January 17, 2017
UN Special Envoy Forest Whitaker was celebrated for his peacebuilding and conflict-resolution efforts, empowering youth and advancing global peace initiatives.

Videos

VIDEOS

Initiatives


Partners


A woman is standing in front of a brick building holding a broom.
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Learn how the VII Foundation partners with Blue Chip Foundation to use documentary filmmaking and storytelling to spotlight global issues and empower changemakers.
Sustainable Development Goals USA Logo
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
SDG USA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by promoting policy research & development and advocacy.
Child in a t-shirt on a farm, with a woman hoeing in the background, sunny day.
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Initiatives


Partners


A woman is standing in front of a brick building holding a broom.
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Learn how the VII Foundation partners with Blue Chip Foundation to use documentary filmmaking and storytelling to spotlight global issues and empower changemakers.
Sustainable Development Goals USA Logo
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
SDG USA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by promoting policy research & development and advocacy.
Child in a t-shirt on a farm, with a woman hoeing in the background, sunny day.
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Take the Pledge:

I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.

Take the Pledge:

I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.