Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Sustainable development is impossible without peace and justice. The interconnected impacts of violence, conflict, and crime divert trillions of dollars each year away from development efforts, and deny billions of people their full human rights. Peacekeeping, the rule of law, and judicial systems must be reinforced to protect the most vulnerable populations from all forms of violence, human trafficking, and exploitation.
UNU’s research on the changing nature of global violence provides insights into how humanitarian, development, and security actors need to adapt to reduce violence and its impact on society in the context of organised crime, terrorism, criminal violence, and rapid urbanisation. Our work on the drivers and impacts of migration is helping policymakers target weak legal protections for migrants and their families, and ensure their safety, dignity, and economic prosperity.