SDG 16 & 17 Review

Flashcards on UN Sustainable Development Goals 16 & 17

Sustainable Development Goal 16

Promotes peaceful and inclusive societies, provides access to justice for all, and builds effective, accountable institutions at all levels.

Sustainable Development Goal 17

Strengthens implementation methods, mobilizes financial resources, and enhances knowledge sharing, capacity building, and multi-stakeholder partnerships; catalyst for achieving all goals through collaboration.

Violence Against Children

Multiple forms of violence undermine children's rights and wellbeing globally, including abuse, child labor, and online abuse.

Education Access (SDG 16)

28.5 million children are out of school in conflict zones, with girls being 2.5 times more likely to be excluded from education.

Justice System (SDG 16 Challenges)

Globally, 31% of prisoners are held without sentencing, leading to overcrowding and human rights concerns.

Birth Registration (SDG 16)

Only 46% of births are registered in Sub-Saharan Africa, leaving millions without legal identity and access to essential services.

Official Development Assistance (ODA)

Remains below the 0.7% target for most donor countries, hindering support for sustainable development.

Digital Divide

3.7 billion people remain offline, with disparities in digital literacy, affordability, and infrastructure quality, particularly in developing regions.

Open Data (Canada SDG 17)

Canada is a global leader in data transparency with over 8,000 datasets published through the Open Government Portal.

Global Vaccine Equity (Canada SDG 17)

Canada pledged $1.4B for global vaccine equity in 2021, including contributions to COVAX and support for testing and treatment in developing nations.

Child Trafficking (COVID-19 impact)

School closures and economic distress increased child trafficking risks, with networks exploiting vulnerabilities and victims facing psychological trauma.

Synergistic Relationship SDG 16 & 17

Strong institutions (SDG 16) enable effective partnerships (SDG 17) by establishing regulatory frameworks, legal protections, and transparency mechanisms that build trust.

Social Protection (Solution for SDG 16)

Expanding social protection reduces child labor through universal child benefits and strengthened safety nets.

ODA Targets (Solutions for SDG 17)

Meeting 0.7% ODA/GNI target and ensuring aid effectiveness through transparent, results-based frameworks.

Mutual Reinforcement of SDG 16 & 17

Inclusive institutions foster effective partnerships, while collaborative frameworks enhance governance structures, accelerating progress across all sustainable development goals.