We are pleased to share the Community Update of the SDG 16 Hub! This month’s edition features new and exciting resources, tools, initiatives, and events.

UPDATES featured in this SDG 16 Community Update include:

  • The United Nations World Data Forum

  • The SDG 16 Conference, Rome, Italy, 30 May – 1 June 2023

  • Civil Society engagement at the upcoming SDG16 Conference

  • The #SDG16Now Campaign

  • Updates on the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions

  • Report launch ‘Building capacities for promoting the presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and local levels.’

  • Report launch ‘Connections that Matter: How does the quality of governance institutions help protect our Ocean?

  • 9th meeting of the Praia Group Task Team on Non-Discrimination & Equality

  • 7th meeting of the Praia Group Task Team on Participation in Political and Public Affairs

  • 'Training of Trainers' webinar with UNDP Kosovo, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan to kickstart local training and adaptation of ROK's 'Clean Portal’


We are enthusiastic to continue providing SDG 16 updates including on events, resources, and initiatives. For any inputs and feedback, please write to contact@sdg16hub.org.


We want to hear from you! The SDG 16 Hub Community Survey is currently underway, and we are excited to receive your feedback and ideas. Your input is critical in helping us better understand key issues and perspectives of SDG 16 practitioners and strengthening the Hub's ability to support your work. We value your participation and look forward to hearing your thoughts. Let us work together to shape the future of the SDG 16 Hub!

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