SDG 16

  1. Reproductive health is the bedrock of healthy societies and economies

    GenderGlobal

    People’s rights to decide freely about sex, contraception, and parenthood are central to human dignity, economic growth, and gender equality – yet they remain under attack worldwide. Without urgent action to protect and expand these rights, decades of progress risk being undone, with young people bearing the greatest cost

  2. Countering the global war on women

    GenderGlobal

    Across the world, women’s rights are increasingly under attack from conservative and populist forces. Defending these rights – through broad democratic alliances and institutional resilience – is critical to safeguarding democracy itself

  3. Raising visibility, respect, and protection for non-combatants in conflict zones

    Peace and securityGlobal, Middle East and Northern Africa

    Civilian protection in armed conflict remains more aspiration than reality, as recent crises expose deep flaws in the international system. To restore credibility, the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) – a global pledge to prevent mass atrocities – must evolve and be backed by bold reform, regional initiative, and political will

  4. Can the G20 bridge a fractured world?

    Global governanceGlobal

    As global power becomes more diffuse and traditional institutions lose traction, the G20 stands out as a forum with the potential to reconnect a divided international system. Its success will depend on whether member states can find common cause – and act decisively when others won’t

  5. Conflicting ideas of peace

    Peace and securityGlobal

    Donald Trump’s vision of the UN as a great-power forum clashes with decades of evolution in global peacebuilding. How can UN members continue to advance peace as envisioned by the SDGs?