SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

All forms of violence and the number of victims thereof should be significantly reduced. This also applies to child abuse. At the same time, the rule of law should be promoted at national and international level and corruption prevented.

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‘Creating prospects for people’
An interview with GIZ-Manager Tobias Erbert about joint technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for refugees and Ethiopians.
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Chain reaction in a crisis
After a decade of gradual progress in Colombia, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated social and environmental conflict.
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‘Helping to build social peace in Mexico’
Maximilian Murck, Manager of the Strengthening the Rule of Law Project in Mexico, on the origins, key findings and next steps of the cooperation.
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Tracking down the truth
A Mexican-German team shows how forensic science can help bring certainty for families of missing persons..
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Dreams you can touch
As they look for alternatives to migration, young people in El Salvador now receive support with vocational training, finding employment and personal development.
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Pooling forces for change
People are calling for political and economic participation. GIZ takes a holistic approach to fostering democratic principles and endeavours to involve pro-reform forces.
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How do things stand?
Opinions, feelings and hypotheses about the state of democracy abound. A look at the world of facts and figures helps to put things in perspective.
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‘It’s a matter of equality’
In democracies, towns and local authorities should be given more powers, says social scientist Shandana Khan Mohmand from the University of Sussex.
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