Goal 16 aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, ensure access to justice, and build accountable institutions. However, rising violent conflicts, especially the war in Ukraine, have increased conflict-related civilian deaths by over 50% in 2022, undermining progress. Armed violence, sexual violence, and insecurity hinder development, particularly in conflict zones. To achieve peace, governments, civil society, and communities must collaborate to strengthen the rule of law, protect human rights, combat corruption, and reduce illicit arms flows, ensuring inclusive participation.
Here are some library resources you can use if you are interested in delving more deeply into goal 16 and other related topics:
Building Type Basics for Justice Facilities by 
Laughing Back at Empire by 
Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice by 
Fear and Fashion in the Cold War by 
All Quiet on the Western Front by 
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by 
Restrepo by 
