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All talk, no action? Disrupting the way the UN reviews the SDGs

Jordan Street and Alexandra Azua Hale reflect on how the Voices of SDG16+ collaborative campaign brought civil society voices into high-level policy discussions in New York, and outline some recommendations for what should happen next.

Putting SDG16+ into practice

Since 2015, Saferworld has worked with national partners to adapt the 2030 Agenda commitments to peaceful, just and inclusive societies (SDG16+) to a variety of conflict-affected contexts

Saferworld: An SDG16+ story in Somaliland

Building a peaceful, just and inclusive Somaliland: SDG16+ priorities for action

Saferworld: SDG16+ in action

Paranoia and contradiction define Trump’s National Security Strategy

US President Donald Trump released the National Security Strategy (NSS) last month, providing an important insight into his administration’s worldview and its stance on global security issues. Ursala Knudsen-Latta and David Alpher explore some of the key pillars that define the strategy and what they might mean for US engagement abroad.

Embracing SDG16+ in Somaliland: an opportunity for change

Hopes are high in Somaliland after a largely peaceful presidential election in November. Abdijalil Dahir Aqarshe and Jordan Street argue that the Sustainable Development Goals have a crucial role to play in supporting this shift and bringing together seemingly disparate development efforts.  

Key targets for peace - infographic

Keeping the SDGs on track: did the 2017 UN High-Level Political Forum do its job?

Jordan Street argues that more needs to be done to include civil society voices in discussions around progress toward SDG16.