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Peace, justice, strong institutions


Climate justice at the tipping point as courts recast inaction as a human-rights violation
How a quiet legal shift is reshaping global expectations for fair, sustainable governance

Editorial Team SDG16
3 days ago3 min read


Digital Power, Inclusion, and the Global Society: Patrick Lumumba’s Peer Interview with Edwin Ochola
A conversation on digital inclusion, African leadership, and building an inclusive Global Society through connection and shared responsibility.

Editorial Team SDG16
6 days ago5 min read


Age of disconsent
youth exchange explores political literacy and responsible citizenship across borders

Editorial Team SDG16
Dec 213 min read


Red cross and red crescent scale back aid as crises grow
Funding cuts expose limits of global humanitarianism at a time of conflict climate shocks and displacement

Editorial Team SDG16
Dec 172 min read


Rule of law as the quiet architecture of global stability
How independent measurement strengthens justice, trust and sustainable progress

Editorial Team SDG16
Dec 23 min read


The Church’s contradictions: a history of charity, power and moral dilemmas
Exploring both the noble and troubling sides of the Church’s role in helping the disadvantaged throughout history.

Editorial Team SDG16
Nov 203 min read


Multilateralism under pressure needs smarter partnerships to save the 2030 promise
As the un turns 80, a Bangkok policy dialogue spotlights risks to cooperation, and the fixes that could still work

Editorial Team SDG16
Nov 84 min read


Justice beyond borders: inside the tribunal that governs the world’s seas
An insight into ITLOS in Hamburg, where maritime disputes are settled under international law and justice at sea is upheld

Petra Fritz
Nov 25 min read


The origins of modern activism in the fight against slavery
How Granville Sharp and Thomas Clarkson shaped the blueprint for social justice and reform movements

Editorial Team SDG16
Oct 223 min read


Peace Connect global gathering brings local peacebuilders to the forefront
Five-day conference in Nairobi amplifies Global South voices amid rising militarism and shrinking peacebuilding funds

Editorial Team SDG16
Oct 192 min read


Front Line Defenders and the global struggle to protect human rights defenders
A lifeline for those risking everything to defend freedom and dignity

Joan Ubide
Oct 33 min read


Pro Bono builds a culture of free legal aid in a changing society
Expanding access to justice in Italy through collaboration, training and advocacy

Editorial Team SDG10
Sep 273 min read


Salvation Army sustains vital support for refugees into fourth year of war
From food aid in Ukraine to psychosocial care and financial training across Europe the organisation adapts to the evolving needs of displaced families

Editorial Team SDG10
Sep 243 min read


Humanistic Buddhism harnesses art for sustainable development goals
Art-driven Buddhist initiative fosters education, peace, and justice through cultural dialogue in Southeast Asia

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 173 min read


Ukrainian community in Cluj-Napoca opens playground as a symbol of gratitude to Romania
Ukrainian refugees in Cluj restore playground in Florești as a heartfelt tribute to Romania’s kindness and solidarity

Mariia Koshkina
Aug 122 min read


Climate refugees: Crisis the world will face, unless we unite in global action
A growing crisis tied to sustainability

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 43 min read


Case study: Brenda Reynolds and Kennedy Odede, standing up for human rights
Empowering Communities for a sustainable future

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 23 min read


Under the spotlight: Balancing AI ambition with robust control
Exploring whether voluntary international commitments can be anchored by enforceable frameworks.

Editorial Team SDG16
Jun 204 min read


SAARTHI: Jharkhand's civil society leads just transition network
Pioneering collaboration aims to ensure equitable and sustainable development for marginalised communities

Editorial Team SDG17
Jun 183 min read


Bridging voluntary SDGS and binding human rights obligations
How accountability transforms aspiration into enforceable duty

Editorial Team SDG16
Jun 123 min read


Indigenous child removals in Queensland spark urgent reform talks
Summit in Brisbane highlights failures in child protection and calls for systemic change

Editorial Team SDG16
Jun 12 min read


The importance of intercultural dialogue in global politics: Students build bridges in Tarifa
A two-day Erasmus+ workshop in Tarifa explored how dialogue across cultures strengthens diplomacy, peacebuilding, and global cooperation

Editorial Team SDG16
May 164 min read


The future is collective action unlocking systemic change through united social innovation
Uniting global changemakers to tackle complex challenges through collective social innovation and cross-sector collaboration

Editorial Team SDG16
May 144 min read


World Press Freedom Day: Navigating the age of artificial intelligence
How AI is reshaping media independence, freedom of expression, and global sustainability goals

Editorial Team SDG16
May 34 min read
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