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SDG 16 calls for the development of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development; access to justice for all and the creation of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Parliaments play a key role in these efforts, particularly with regard to SDG target 16.6 on the development of effective, accountable, and transparent institutions.

As one of the most important security sector oversight actors, parliaments must ensure that their national security sector is both effective and accountable, and operates within a framework of democratic civilian oversight, rule of law, and respect of human rights. Parliaments also play a crucial role in legislating and overseeing the security sector, in particular by making sure that decision-making is responsive, inclusive and representative. As such, parliaments also play an important role in furthering progress towards SDG target 16.7 on ensuring responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making. More information on parliaments’ contribution to SSG/R and SDG 16

We invite you to use the below database to search for good practices on how parliaments can contribute to realizing SDG 16. These practices are illustrations aimed to inspire further initiatives and policies by adapting those to the needs of different contexts.  

[By] recognizing SDG 16 as an enabling goal that is interlinked with other SDGs, parliamentarians [take] an integrated approach to oversight of all SDGs.”

Heindri A. Bailey - The Contribution of Parliaments to Sustainable Development Goal 16 Through Security Sector Governance and Reform: A Selection of Case Studies’

[By] recognizing SDG 16 as an enabling goal that is interlinked with other SDGs, parliamentarians [take] an integrated approach to oversight of all SDGs.”

Heindri A. Bailey - The Contribution of Parliaments to Sustainable Development Goal 16 Through Security Sector Governance and Reform: A Selection of Case Studies’

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2 Based on the regional groupings for the SDG report and database.

Ad hoc parliamentary investigations facilitate security sector oversight in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the Constitution permits the House of Representatives to put forth resolutions providing relevant parliamentary committees with...

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Sunset provision prevents abuse of power in the context of emergency legislation in Germany

In Germany, when measures under the federal disease prevention act are implemented, the Constitution imposes a sunset provision to limit the use of...

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The government adopts Open Parliament Action Plan in Georgia

In Georgia, under the auspices of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) - of which Georgia has been a member since 2011 - the government has now...

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The Parliamentary Defence Committee conducts an inquiry to review military deployments during COVID-19 in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom (UK), the Parliamentary Defence Committee has conducted an inquiry into the efficacy and efficiency of military deployments...

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  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Parliamentary Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee develops action plan aligned with the SDGs in Georgia

In Georgia, the Parliamentary Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee has developed an action plan that aligns its activities with the SDGs.The...

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Parliamentarians utilize remote technologies to ensure continuous oversight during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom (UK), both the House of Commons and the House of Lords utilized remote technologies in order to continue performing their...

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  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Parliamentary Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee visits private and state institutions in Georgia

In Georgia, the Chair of the Parliamentary Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee visited private and state institutions including...

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Parliamentarians use parliamentary questions to promote security sector oversight in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom (UK), parliamentary questions were used as a prominent tool of security sector oversight by parliamentarians during the COVID-...

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Representatives of civil society participate in parliamentary committee sessions in Georgia

In Georgia, the inclusion of civil society in parliamentary committee sessions has strengthened relations between parliamentarians and civil society...

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DCAF’s SDG 16 project seeks to position Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSG/R) as a key policy tool for the realization of SDG 16 on peaceful, just and inclusive societies. The project focuses on three oversight actors — parliaments, civil society, and ombuds institutions — and develops SDG 16-specific guidance that supports SSG/R in the context of the 2030 Agenda.

For more information, please visit www.dcaf.ch/sdg16 or contact us via e-mail (sdg16@dcaf.ch).

 
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The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.