endobj >> Peace, transparency, accountability and the rule of law are essential to the achievement of sustainable development. endobj 27 0 obj SDG 16: Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions. Sustainable Development Goals / Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. endobj << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.9) >> 17 0 obj There also exists a notable relationship between the CPI and the perceived independence of the justice system. The Challenge. SDG16 aims to significantly reduce all forms of violence and related deaths, end the abuse and exploitation of children, and reduce the illegal arms trade. His thesis is that the embryo is formed by three distinct information systems: the father’s DNA, the mother’s DNA, and the environment in which the baby finds itself, both before and after Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions … European Commission (2019), Flash Eurobarometer 474 Report on Perceived independence of the national justice systems in the EU among the general public. Planned article update: June 2021. << /S /GoTo /D (Doc-Start) >> SDG 16 – Peace Justice And Strong Institutions. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels The inclusiveness and transparency of institutions is addressed in Goal 16, although defining and measuring this is difficult. SDG16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. endobj endobj On the global list (comprising 180 countries in total), Bulgaria ranked at position 74 and Hungary and Romania ranked equally at position 70 [7]. 16. 55 0 obj << Try the new automatic translation by clicking on the blue icon “Translate” up in the right corner of the article! Federal Statistical Office Search Search Search. 1. x�}�n�F�������]�X�5 ��ا�Z�l2�����}�+Q������{fi�I�UY!EY���F����ŏ%��ړ��*G(�\�#��O�:��/��_����1��ͅ�A��GE؃b��ow�� �D���6Y�"��yi�4@Yg��W7�B����a��v�d�ԫf�\��i��ǩ��w�3] 42 0 obj Countries with a high CPI ranking, such as Denmark, Finland or Sweden, also show a high share of the population rating the independence of the justice system as ‘good’ (see Figures 16.8 and 16.9). Available time series on both objective and subjective measures of personal safety show a favourable trend in the EU over the past decade. << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.3) >> stream Homicide is one of the most serious crimes. The European Union has been one of the most successful peace projects in the world. 43 0 obj /Filter /FlateDecode More detailed information on EU SDG indicators for monitoring of progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as indicator relevance, definitions, methodological notes, background and potential linkages, can be found in the introduction of the publication ’Sustainable development in the European Union — Monitoring report on progress towards the SDGS in an EU context — 2020 edition’. Deaths due to homicide in the EU show a remarkable gender gap. 34 0 obj endobj On the one hand, citizens’ confidence increases the probability that they will vote in democratic elections. Well-functioning justice systems are an important structural condition on which EU Member States base their sustainable growth and social stability policies. In per capita terms, this corresponds to a 41.1 % increase from EUR 68.4 per inhabitant in 2003 to EUR 96.5 per inhabitant in 2018. The European Commission has been given a political mandate to monitor the fight against corruption and to develop a comprehensive EU anti-corruption policy. Notably, respondents who had been involved in a dispute that had gone to court were more evenly split between those who rated their system as good (50 %) and bad (45 %) than those who had not been to court (56 % good, 32 % bad) [6]. << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.9) >> endobj The decline in homicides in the EU has gone hand in hand with improvements in people’s perception of crime, violence or vandalism. Overall, according to the UNODC report, almost a quarter (24 %) of homicides in Europe in 2017 (in comparison with 18 % globally) were at the hands of an intimate partner or were family-related [3]. Some regions enjoy peace, security and prosperity, while others fall into seemingly endless cycles of conflict and violence. Eurostat, Crime and criminal justice statistics. In 2019, 61 % of 15- to 24-year-old respondents in the EU gave a good rating, compared with 54 % of respondents aged 55 or over. endobj For the EU as a whole, this translates into an average of 68 % of respondents sharing this perception in late 2017. EUtrendofSDG16onpeace,justiceandstronginstitutions This article provides an overview of statistical data on SDG 16 ’Peace, justice and strong institutions’ in the Shutterstock / Nuad Contributor. The perception of being affected by crime, violence or vandalism differs across socio-demographic sub-groups of the EU population. 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Table 1: Indicators measuring progress towards SDG 16, EU-27, Table 2: Explanation of symbols for indicating progress towards SD objectives and targets. endobj (\376\377\000P\000e\000a\000c\000e\000,\000\040\000j\000u\000s\000t\000i\000c\000e\000\040\000a\000n\000d\000\040\000s\000t\000r\000o\000n\000g\000\040\000i\000n\000s\000t\000i\000t\000u\000t\000i\000o\000n\000s\000\040\000i\000n\000\040\000t\000h\000e\000\040\000E\000U\000:\000\040\000o\000v\000e\000r\000v\000i\000e\000w\000\040\000a\000n\000d\000\040\000k\000e\000y\000\040\000t\000r\000e\000n\000d\000s) Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions . 30 0 obj Data for the EU show a generally favourable trend over the past few years in both areas. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=SDG_16_-_Peace,_justice_and_strong_institutions&oldid=487782. It should, however, be acknowledged that this comparison may not capture the full picture, as other forms of crime than homicide also contribute to perceived insecurity. 39 0 obj This article provides an overview of statistical data on SDG 16 ‘Peace, justice and strong institutions’ in the European Union (EU).It is based on the set of EU SDG indicators for monitoring of progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an EU context. Commission on Human Rights: The SDG Watch is compiled by the Philippine Statistics Authority as the official repository of SDG indicators in the Philippines per PSA Board Resolution No. 1 0 obj In 2012, the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for advancing the causes of peace, reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe. Effective justice systems are nevertheless considered to be a prerequisite for fighting corruption [9]. However, while men have a higher overall risk of being killed, women have a significantly higher risk of being killed by their intimate partners or family members. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions … In relation to GDP, expenditure on law courts has also been stable since 2003, at 0.3 % of GDP [4]. In particular, one of the biggest challenges for European societies is corruption, which compromises trust in democratic institutions and weakens the accountability of political leadership. Interference or pressure from government and politicians were the most likely reasons for a bad rating of perceived independence of courts and judges [5]. 5 0 obj Transparency International (2020), Corruption Perceptions Index 2019. To achieve peace, justice and strong institutions throughout the world, the cooperation of governments, civil society and communities is important. %���� Mainly attention is paid to regions of military conflict, but the goal is to increase security everywhere. << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.7) >> This page was last modified on 23 June 2020, at 14:33. In 2019, 54 % of EU inhabitants rated the independence of the courts and judges in their country as ‘very good’ or ‘fairly good’, four percentage points higher than in 2016. Goal 16 in Action Explore the Targets. 09 Series of 2017. Safety is a crucial aspect of a person’s life. 16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements. More recent data, however, indicate a turnaround of this trend, with trust levels increasing between 9 and 14 percentage points, depending on the institution, between 2015 and 2019. /Length 1463 endobj (\376\377\000P\000e\000a\000c\000e\000\040\000a\000n\000d\000\040\000p\000e\000r\000s\000o\000n\000a\000l\000\040\000s\000e\000c\000u\000r\000i\000t\000y) endobj Country rankings in the CPI largely correspond to analogous answers collected in late 2017 through a Eurobarometer survey [8], in which Finland, Denmark and Sweden were identified as having the least widespread corruption. Effective justice systems play a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and the EU's fundamental values. In the EU, general government expenditure on law courts has risen by 46.3 % since 2003, reaching EUR 43.2 billion in 2018. In 2019, 54 % of the EU population expressed confidence in the European Parliament, followed by 47 % for the European Commission and 44 % for the European Central Bank. Moreover, judges need to be able to make decisions without interference or pressure from governments, politicians or economic actors, to ensure that individuals and businesses can fully enjoy their rights. 21 0 obj endobj Across Member States, the European Parliament was the most trusted of the surveyed EU institutions in all countries except for Finland, where the European Central Bank and the European Parliament were equally trusted. We cannot hope for sustainable development without peace, stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule of law. SDG 16 – Peace Justice And Strong Institutions. This is an issue of concern, given that women are at a much higher risk of being killed by their partners or family members (globally, 64 % of victims of intimate partner/family‐related homicide were women), and especially when considering the broader concept of violence against women, encompassing all forms of physical, sexual and psychological violence (see also the article on SDG 5 ‘Gender equality'. Responses to this survey, however, paint a more pessimistic picture of corruption levels across the EU than the CPI. (\376\377\000D\000e\000d\000i\000c\000a\000t\000e\000d\000\040\000s\000e\000c\000t\000i\000o\000n) European Commission (2017), Fight against corruption, European Semester thematic factsheet. Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions. 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At the same time, the perception of ‘very bad’ or ‘fairly bad’ fell by three percentage points, from 38 % to 35 %. sdg #16 - peace, justice & strong institutions Overview In order to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, international homicide, violence against children, human trafficking and sexual violence needs to be addressed. 33 0 obj 16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration. 24 0 obj While in 2004 between 50 % and 60 % of the EU population expressed their confidence in each of these three institutions, trust levels fell to 35-40 % for all three by 2015. 13 0 obj << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.9) >> In contrast, death rates due to homicide were the highest in the Baltic countries, while they had rather low shares of people feeling affected by crime, violence or vandalism in their neighbourhood. We cannot hope for sustainable development without peace, stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule of law. @� endobj endobj As there is no single agreed way of measuring the quality of justice systems, the budget actually spent on courts is used here as a proxy for the quality of the justice system. endobj As both indicators are based on people’s perceptions, however, a causal relationship between the effectiveness of the justice system and the occurrence of corruption cannot be inferred based on these data. It also envisions transparent, effective and accountable institutions. %PDF-1.4 More than half of the EU population consider the justice system to be sufficiently independent. Over the past five years, all the indicators for which data are available show very strong progress towards SDG 16. endobj << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.5) >> Monitoring SDG 16 in an EU context focuses on the areas of peace and personal security, access to justice and trust in institutions. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. 16 0 obj endobj SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies. Analyses of physical insecurity usually combine two aspects: the subjective perception of insecurity and the objective lack of safety. However, putting these figures in relation to total government expenditure reveals that spending on law courts has remained stable at 0.7 % since 2003. 9 0 obj This report is the fourth edition of Eurostat’s series of monitoring reports on sustainable development, which provide a quantitative assessment of progress of the EU towards the SDGs in an EU context. While death rates due to homicide have fallen for both sexes, they remain about twice as high for men (0.9 deaths per 100 000 persons in 2016, compared with 0.5 deaths per 100 000 persons for women). Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. (\376\377\000M\000e\000t\000h\000o\000d\000o\000l\000o\000g\000y) Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles 2/ **** 1. Global Goals Comic Posters. However, citizens tend to be much less acquainted with EU institutions compared with their own national or regional governments, making confidence in the EU much more dependent on extrinsic factors, such as contextual information, than on actual governance [10]. endobj Only in this way can durable solutions be practiced that reduce violence, do justice and guarantee the freedom of all people. 20 0 obj Yet our world is increasingly divided. (\376\377\000P\000u\000b\000l\000i\000c\000a\000t\000i\000o\000n\000s) << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.9) >> European Commission (2019), The 2019 EU Justice Scoreboard, COM(2019) 198/2. Violence is perhaps the most significant and destructive challenge to the development, growth, wellbeing, and the very survival of countries around the world. 36 0 obj Over the past five years, all the indicators for which data are available show very strong … Corruption can also undermine trust in democratic institutions and weaken the accountability of political leadership, EU Member States are among the least corrupt countries in the world. Some regions enjoy peace, security and prosperity, while others fall into seemingly endless cycles of conflict and violence. World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. endobj 2016. endobj Goal 16’s full title is “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.” It has a monitoring framework of 12 targets (2 around means of implementation) and 23 indicators. 12 0 obj Effective justice systems are a prerequisite for the fight against corruption. The economic crisis may have played a role in the strong decline in trust in EU institutions observed between 2007 and 2013. Peace,justice and strong institutions Without peace, stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule of law – we cannot hope for sustainable development. Men are more likely to die from homicide, while women are more likely to be victims of physical or sexual violence in their homes. Nevertheless, crime still remains a threat to European citizens, businesses, state institutions and to society as a whole. In the EU, deaths due to homicide have fallen steadily since 2002, reaching a rate of 0.7 deaths per 100 000 people in 2016. provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Data extracted in May 2020. The 16th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG16) aims to build strong and just institutions in support of peaceful and inclusive societies around the world by 2030, notably by: promoting the rule of law, transparency, accountability, good governance, and non-discrimination at all levels of government; This development can be attributed to governments consolidating their budgets following the financial crisis. << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.9) >> SDG 16 calls for peaceful and inclusive societies based on respect for human rights, protection of the most vulnerable, the rule of law and good governance at all levels. (\376\377\000E\000x\000t\000e\000r\000n\000a\000l\000\040\000l\000i\000n\000k\000s) As there is no meaningful way to assess absolute levels of corruption in countries or territories on the basis of hard empirical evidence, capturing perceptions of corruption of those in a position to offer assessments of public-sector corruption is currently the most reliable method of comparing relative corruption levels across countries. Further reading on peace, justice and strong institutions, Further data sources on peace, justice and strong institutions, Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels, Peace, justice and strong institutions in the EU: overview and key trends. UNODC (2019), Global study on homicide 2019, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Vienna. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels - Read about the UAE's efforts to fulfill the SDG 'Peace, justice and strong institutions' on the UAE's SDGs portal. The list includes 453 universities from 75 countries. As tourism revolves around billions of encounters between people of diverse cultural backgrounds, the sector can foster multicultural and inter-faith tolerance and understanding, laying the foundation for more peaceful societies. << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.9) >> << /S /GoTo /D (figure.caption.1) >> According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), EU countries continued to rank among the least-corrupt ones globally in 2019 and made up a half of the global top 20 least-corrupt countries. endobj The focus of the global goal “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” is people’s overall security. SD/WP/08/July 2019 Statistics Division Working Paper Series SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Walking through Asian and Pacific Territories 1 Gemma Van Halderen 2, Arman Bidarbakht Nia, Enrico Bisogno 1 This paper is being presented at the 62nd ISI World Statistics Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2019. Trust in EU institutions has been increasing since 2016. Within the EU, northern European countries achieved the best scores, with Denmark, Finland and Sweden leading the ranking. 16. In all but five countries, at least half of respondents considered corruption a widespread national problem. 25 0 obj It is based on the set of EU SDG indicators for monitoring of progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an EU context. In 2018, 11.5 % of the population felt affected by these issues, which is 1.6 percentage points less than in 2010. Throughout the years, the European Parliament has remained the most trusted of the three institutions surveyed. 2019. European Research Centre for Anti-Corruption and State-Building (ERCAS) & Hertie School of Governance (2015), Public integrity and trust in Europe, Berlin. Lively Comic-Style Posters Explaining Each Goal . The 2030 Agenda targets emphasise the need to reduce violence and … Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. (\376\377\000C\000o\000n\000t\000e\000x\000t) Peace, justice and strong institutions. This corresponds to a reduction of 50.7 % over a 14-year period. (\376\377\000P\000r\000o\000m\000o\000t\000e\000\040\000p\000e\000a\000c\000e\000f\000u\000l\000\040\000a\000n\000d\000\040\000i\000n\000c\000l\000u\000s\000i\000v\000e\000\040\000s\000o\000c\000i\000e\000t\000i\000e\000s\000\040\000f\000o\000r\000\040\000s\000u\000s\000t\000a\000i\000n\000a\000b\000l\000e\000\040\000d\000e\000v\000e\000l\000o\000p\000m\000e\000n\000t\000,\000\040\000p\000r\000o\000v\000i\000d\000e\000\040\000a\000c\000c\000e\000s\000s\000\040\000t\000o\000\040\000j\000u\000s\000t\000i\000c\000e\000\040\000f\000o\000r\000\040\000a\000l\000l\000\040\000a\000n\000d\000\040\000b\000u\000i\000l\000d\000\040\000e\000f\000f\000e\000c\000t\000i\000v\000e\000,\000\040\000a\000c\000c\000o\000u\000n\000t\000a\000b\000l\000e\000\040\000a\000n\000d\000\040\000i\000n\000c\000l\000u\000s\000i\000v\000e\000\040\000i\000n\000s\000t\000i\000t\000u\000t\000i\000o\000n\000s\000\040\000a\000t\000\040\000a\000l\000l\000\040\000l\000e\000v\000e\000l\000s) European Research Centre for Anti-Corruption and State-Building (ERCAS) & Hertie School of Governance (2015), Signed in Rome in 1957 as the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, it is now known as, ’Sustainable development in the European Union — Monitoring report on progress towards the SDGS in an EU context — 2020 edition’, perception of crime, violence or vandalism, general government expenditure on law courts, All articles on sustainable development goals. Whatever the model of the national justice system or the legal tradition in which it is anchored, quality, independence and efficiency are among the essential parameters of an ‘effective justice system’. This article is a part of a set of statistical articles, which are based on the Eurostat publication ’Sustainable development in the European Union — Monitoring report on progress towards the SDGS in an EU context — 2020 edition’. Under the guidance of the Treaty of Rome [11], signed in 1957, the Union can look back on 60 years of peace, democracy and solidarity. (\376\377\000A\000c\000c\000e\000s\000s\000\040\000t\000o\000\040\000j\000u\000s\000t\000i\000c\000e) Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions … On both objective and subjective measures of personal safety show a generally favourable over. 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