SDG 16 aims to achieve peaceful, just and inclusive societies and is foundational to the achievement of all SDGs. People and communities can more easily engage in the actions necessary to achieve the SDGs when they feel a sense of personal safety, enjoy fundamental freedoms and have opportunities to participate in public life. Furthermore, laws and regulations govern all aspects of life and help shape outcomes. This SDG includes many longer-term goals in terms of: reducing violence, promoting access to justice, building an inclusive society free from racism and ensuring more effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions.