Held on 7 November 2019 as part of the Geneva Peace Week, this event was dedicated to the theme “Linking Peace, Justice and Development through Good Governance in the SDGs: the Role of Independent Oversight”. Chiefs of ombuds institutions from Afghanistan, Honduras and Kenya, and representatives of DCAF and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) spoke about the crucial role of independent oversight institutions in delivering peace and security, rule of law and justice, and the good governance ambitions of SDG16. This report summarizes the main takeaways from the presentations made and discussions held during the event.