
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote Just, Peaceful and Inclusive Societies
SDG 16 aims to eliminate conflict and reduce violence by promoting peaceful and inclusive societies. Legal systems at both a national and international level need to be improved and transparent institutions need to be developed. Arms flows, corruption and crime must be combated.

How The Hague Contributes
The Hague is known as the 'international city of peace and justice'. More than 500 international organizations, including the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Court of Justice and Europol, are located in The Hague. In addition, you will find almost all foreign embassies and consulates in The Hague.
However, residents of The Hague are also experiencing legal problems. That is why the municipality of The Hague has joined forces with The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL). In the first phase of the project, the various legal problems experienced in The Hague were mapped out. It is the first time such a study has been conducted at a local level. The second phase has now started; devising innovative solutions to the problems. HiiL's report can be read here.