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

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October 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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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.

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October 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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In 2024, 3.7B people across 72 countries had the chance to vote. It was an example of #democracy in action

Find out more in @undp.org's #SDG16Report supported by #IPU data

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September 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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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...
October 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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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...
October 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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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

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October 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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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.

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October 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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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...
October 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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2 in 3 children globally regularly endure violent punishment at home.

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

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October 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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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...

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October 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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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...

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October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Globally, only 42% of seized firearms are successfully traced to determine their illicit origins.

Building safer societies means closing these gaps.

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October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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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...
October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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In 2023, a third of the global prison population (3.7M people) was held in pre-trial detention.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

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October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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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...

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October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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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...
September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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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...
September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Birth registration is rising: 500M children under 5 registered in the last 5 years. 🌍

Yet 150M remain unregistered — and invisible.

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September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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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...
September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Women’s representation in high-level courts nearly matches their share in the working-age population. ⚖️

Yet they remain underrepresented in supreme courts & overrepresented in lower courts.

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September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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When #SDG16 breaks down, displacement follows.

More than 123 million people are forcibly displaced as conflict deaths rise. During the #SDG16Report launch, Giovanni Bassu of UNHCR highlighted the Global Compact on Refugees as key to durable and inclusive solutions.

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September 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Ten years into the #2030Agenda, not a single peace, justice, or inclusion target is on track.

As featured on IISD, the #SDG16Report is a call to action for urgent reforms and innovations. Without progress on #SDG16, no other goal can succeed.

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September 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Inclusion is the foundation of strong societies, yet gaps persist. Women and youth remain sidelined in leadership, 150M children lack legal identity, and 1 in 5 people face discrimination.

Find out how we can build inclusive societies in the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...
September 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Justice must be equal, fair, and accessible. Progress is being made, and over half the world is now covered by independent human rights institutions, but much more remains to be done.

Discover how we can build just societies in the #SDG16Report: go.undp.org/SDG16report2...
September 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: With progress not only stalling but spiraling downwards, UN report highlights urgent reforms and innovations to restore peace, justice, and inclusion worldwide.

Find out more in the #SDG16Report released at #UNGA80 by @undp.org, UNODC, and OHCHR: go.undp.org/wDC
September 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM