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Goal 16: Peace and Justice<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can be argued that the SDG 16 goal is the most important goal, without which none of the\u00a0other goals can be sustained.\u201d The Institute of Economics and Peace\u2019s\u00a02015 Global Peace Index\u00a0Report\u00a0finds that “the world is less peaceful today than it was in 2008. Our world has become\u00a0increasingly divided with some countries enjoying unprecedented levels of peace and prosperity\u00a0while others spiral further into violence and conflict.” Please join the awareness initiative and\u00a0visit\u00a0UN\/Peace & Justice<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about promoting peace, justice, and inclusive societies. \u00a0Join the\u00a0community. \u00a0Make promoting peace your resolve.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”image” src=”https:\/\/globalresolutions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2015\/12\/16-Peace.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro paragraph” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Progress<\/strong><\/p>\n The most up-to-date and comprehensive report on women, peace, and security was launched at\u00a0the UN coinciding with the 15th of the landmark UN Security Council resolution, highlighting the\u00a0importance of gains made by empowering women in peacebuilding efforts. \u201cWomen\u2019s leadership\u00a0and equality are key to international peace and security.\u201d \u201cEvidence shows that when women are\u00a0at the peace tables, their participation brings a higher rate of peace agreement, adding that\u00a0\u201csquandering the potential dividends has never been more costly.\u201d<\/p>\n Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n Our world has witnessed an increase in terrorism in Gaza, Iraq, Syria, parts of African, civil\u00a0unrests in the United States, and most recently in Europe. SDG 16 focuses on ending wars,\u00a0reducing violence and access to justice. It also addresses corruption, bribery, transparency,\u00a0fundamental freedoms, and participatory decision-making important drivers of conflict.\u00a0\u201cBusinesses cannot thrive in turbulent societies and social instability can be disruptive of global\u00a0markets.\u201d “Social strife and violent conflicts disrupt production, sales and investment.”<\/p>\n The\u00a0UNGC\u00a0reports that in 2014, global economic losses due to violent conflict amounted to over\u00a0$9.8 trillion. Corporations can make significant contributions by incorporating practices which\u00a0address human rights, bribery, corruption, equal access, and opportunities and are conflict-sensitive and fair. Establishing peaceful and inclusive societies is a herculean task and must have\u00a0buy-in from governments, businesses, and all communities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”un.org link” saved_tabs=”all” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” module_class=”unLink”]<\/p>\nTo learn more go to UN.org<\/h3>\n