You chose 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Here is your one action for today.
Starter Action Ideas
16.1
Reduce violence everywhere
Launch a peace circle or peer mediation group
16.3
Promote access to justice for all
Create a “Know Your Rights” workshop or public info campaign
16.6
Build transparent, accountable institutions
Hold a town hall or student feedback day on rules and systems
16.7
Ensure inclusive decision-making
Elect or rotate diverse leadership roles in your group
SDG Stories, SDG Heroes
Meet Janne Taalas Building Peace One Conversation at a Time
Janne Taalas is CEO of the Crisis Management Initiative, a peace organisation founded by Nobel Laureate Martti Ahtisaari. With decades of experience in diplomacy, foreign policy, and multilateral negotiations, Janne’s mission is to keep dialogue alive especially in moments when trust breaks down. His leadership reminds us that peaceful institutions aren’t passive. They’re built, defended, and repaired over and over again.
Justice and peace are not slogans. They are systems and we must choose to make them work.
Inspired by Vanity Fair x One Young World, 2023
Your Turn: What Could This Look Like in Your Community?
Where do conflict, exclusion, or mistrust affect your school, city, or network?
Are people able to speak up, resolve issues, or participate in decisions?
How could you strengthen fairness, safety, or civic voice?