CERC and the Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda

Achieving peace and prosperity for people and the planet is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. It sets out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reach by 2030.

SDG 16 aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Since 2021, CERC has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and it reports to ECOSOC every four years on its contribution to the SDGs.

The SDG 16 targets at the heart of our work

16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.10
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements

CERC’s contribution to the SDGs

Peace, justice and strong institutions
Our civil society parallel report on the UN Convention against Corruption, the UNCAC Tracker, the memorandum of understanding with APNAC DRC and our consultations with 97 policymakers.
Quality education
Integrity Clubs in 150 schools with 2,250 students, and the EduCheck app, between 2021 and 2024.
Gender equality
We fight sexual corruption, including “sex for grades”, and make sure that girls take part in the decisions that affect their schools.
Decent work and reduced inequalities
The training of 63 youth leaders from 9 youth-led organisations, including organisations led by LGBTQI people and people living with disabilities.
Partnerships for the goals
We work with governments, United Nations bodies, donors and civil society networks: the UNCAC Coalition of more than 350 civil society organisations, and Catalyst 2030.