19. Peaceful and non-violent societies, rule of law/institutions

There is a diverse selection of proposals in the e-Inventory which address this focus area, owing in part to the fact that it cuts across a broad range of issues. Only a small number of proposals attempt to address its multiple elements under a single goal, with most proposals instead focusing on a particular sub-theme (albeit with some overlap at the target level).

Focus area 19. Peaceful and non-violent societies, rule of law and capable institutions

There is a diverse selection of proposals in the e-Inventory which address this focus area, owing in part to the fact that it cuts across a broad range of issues. Only a small number of proposals attempt to address its multiple elements under a single goal, with most proposals instead focusing on a particular sub-theme (albeit with some overlap at the target level). Broadly speaking, these are: human rights, rule of law and justice; peace and non-violence; and participation and access to information. Some proposals which call for the creation of an enabling environment for public participation and civic engagement reference targets from the WSIS ICT Indicators, which could be useful starting point when exploring how to address this specific governance issue in the goals framework.

Human Rights, Rule of Law and Justice

Goal

Access to justice [71]

Interlinkages

Good Governance and human rights [72]

Interlinkages

Targets

Ensure accessible, well- resourced, impartial, independent and accountable justice systems.

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Build functional systems and structures that guarantee stability and transparency in all countries.

 

Ensuring access to a plurality of justice services looking at both supply and demand side.

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Foster a fair legal environment that ensures the respect and promotion of human rights of all people. Africa is a highly volatile region –threats, intimidation and arrests are happening in many countries. People should be given the freedom to participate freely in the democratic processes, and make independent judgments and decisions.

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Accessible (geographical; cost; socio-cultural/multi- cultural; etc.), independent justice systems that respect due process rights/human rights (also efficiency/ expeditiousness, equality, transparency).

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Improve the capacity, professionalism, and accountability, of law enforcement and justice institutions.

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Ensure that political leaders at all levels are accountable to their citizens, and to each other, if they do not respect the commitments they have assumed under the post-2015 framework.

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Ensure access to security and justice institutions that are professional, accountable and show integrity.

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Strengthen and build strong institutions and law enforcement agencies to tackle the menace of corruption and impunity.

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Ensure justice systems are accessible to women.

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Be inclusive (especially of marginalised groups including women, youth, persons with disabilities, and others) to ensure better living conditions for populations.

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Ensure that justice systems are accessible to ethnic groups.

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Ensure that rulings take on gender and ethnic perspectives

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Strengthen the democratic participation of people in integrating the fight against violence and the fight against gender discrimination.

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Goal

Build sustainable peace based on transparency [73]

Interlinkages

Targets

Eliminate sources of conflicts (ethnic, cross-border, community-based, religious.....) by 2035

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Eliminate imprisonment for beliefs or convictions by 2035

 

Fully secure a civil state by 2035


Reduce all forms of corruption by at least 90 per cent by 2035

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Ensure free participation of all opposition forces by 2035

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19. Peaceful and non-violent societies, rule of law/institutions
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