In 2019, SDG16 was reviewed for the first time at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2019 (HPLF), marking the need for civil society to come together in order to update on the (lack of) progress towards the achievement of SDG16 and to share recommendations in the 2019 Rome Civil Society Declaration on SDG16+. The 2019 Declaration “Amplified Commitments and Partnerships for Accelerated Action: Rome Civil Society Declaration on SDG16+” received endorsement from over 130 civil society organizations and networks. As SDG16 was reviewed for the second time at UN HPLF 2021, the Rome Declaration was revisited in 2021. The Rome Declaration 2.0 “A Renewed Call for Strengthening Commitments, Partnerships, and Accelerated Action for SDG16+” was endorsed by 215+ civil society stakeholders, and looked specifically at the impacts of COVID-19 on the promotion of just, peaceful and inclusive societies. In 2022, The Rome Declaration, “SDG16+ in Peril: An urgent call-to-action for safeguarding commitments to Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies” was endorsed by over 130 civil society organizations. The Rome Declaration was further expanded upon through the 2023 “Rome Declaration on SDG16+: An urgent call for transformative SDG16+ commitments at the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda“.

Why is it relevant now?

In light of the backsliding on SDG16+, the opportunity provided for the thematic review of SDG16 at the 2024 HLPF, and the upcoming Summit of the Future and its corresponding “Pact for the Future”, 2024 presents many opportunities with links to SDG16+ issues around peace, global governance and strengthening of institutions.

How can I Endorse?

SDG16+ is in need of new and collaborative actions. Bold commitments for urgent action are needed now!  Endorse the document today!

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