SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

SDG # 16

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The sixteenth Sustainable Development Goal focuses on reducing violence, corruption, and exploitation, while promoting human rights, rule of law, and effective governance. By achieving SDG 16, LPU-Laguna can help create a more just and peaceful world where everyone has access to fair treatment, opportunities, and protection under the law. Strong institutions and peaceful societies are essential for sustainable development, as they provide a foundation for economic growth, social progress, and human well-being. Ultimately, LPU-Laguna aspires to build a world where everyone can live with dignity, respect, and freedom from fear and violence.

Target Indicators

16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere

16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels

16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance

16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration

16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements

16.A Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime

16.B Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development

As an educational institution, LPU-Laguna currently works on the following projects, activities, and initiatives for SDG # 16:

59th IPF Tourism in the Spotlight: Legal Challenges, Research Innovations, and HR Excellence
LTS CARES: Providing Spiritual Care and Support for the Elderly in the Midst of an Overwhelming Situation