Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies

📜 “The #2030Agenda represents our collective vision for a better world. As we reaffirm our commitment to it in NY, we must also ensure that we are effectively communicating its value in improving lives to people at home, with #SDG16 at its core.... Amidst growing global polarization and distrust, we need to rebuild the social contract between people and the national and international institutions mandated to serve them. Failing on our promise to “#LeaveNoOneBehind” cannot be an option.” Excerpt from a powerful joint statement presented by Minister of State Ossian Smyth at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications in the Government of Ireland this morning at #HLPF2024 on behalf of the Pathfinders member states, co-facilitated by Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations 📣! 🇮🇪🇮🇩 We are grateful for the support of colleagues John Gilroy and Sherley Mega Sandiori for facilitating this joint statement! 📖 Read the statement & watch on United Nations Web TV 📺: https://lnkd.in/erB4gYUA #SDGs #SDG16 #2030Agenda #PactOfTheFuture

📊 How does data play a role in expanding #AccessToJustice? 📝 In our latest #WhatDoesJusticeMean interview, Catherine McKinnon (Head of Access to Justice Secretariat at Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice du Canada) highlights the importance of data as a basis for effective policymaking. 🔢 Qualitative research provides valuable context to numerical data, and sharing data can improve or challenge existing views to help inform decision-makers. 🌐 In #Canada 🇨🇦, data and evidence on justice experiences of Indigenous and Black populations have informed new justice strategies. 📑 Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e9aw3JtT 📂 More resources: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exc2r8mJ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g378Dqgc #SDG16Plus #JusticeForAll #PeopleCenteredJustice

🗣️ Put people at the heart of #GreenTransition! While green growth has potential, it doesn’t automatically #FightInequality. 🔑 A #JustTransition is key to a #sustainable and #equitable future for all. If managed carefully, just transitions can lead to: ⬆️ More jobs from sustainable investments. ⬆️ Better job quality, and greater incomes due to cleaner production processes. ⬆️ Great #SocialInclusion through improved access to affordable and sustainable energy. 💡 Learn more about how to plan a just transition and the essential tools you need ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e6ezhcN7 #SDG16Plus #EqualityForAll #Inequality #GreenEconomy

📊 Data and evidence are crucial to achieving equal #AccessToJustice for all. 🗣️ Catherine McKinnon (Head of Access to Justice Secretariat at Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice du Canada) says, "I think data is very important to our strategy because that's the foundation. That's where you start to understand what is the problem and the process you follow. " ❓ She also highlights 3️⃣ important questions: 1️⃣ What are the problems that people are experiencing? 2️⃣ How are they experiencing them? 3️⃣ What responses are they seeking to address these issues? 📺 Watch the full video ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ePGyKKis 📁 More #WhatDoesJusticeMean resources ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g378Dqgc #SDG16Plus #PeopleCenteredJustice #JusticeForAll

🔁 How can youth and refugee leadership movements learn from one another to influence the United Nations 🇺🇳? 🤝 Both movements aim for meaningful inclusion in decision-making processes. 🌟 They face similar challenges and milestones. 🔍 They have developed ways to gain access to political processes. 🌐 Therefore, stronger partnerships between the 2️⃣ movements can create a stronger impact within governance systems. 🌱 Learn more about how #youth can become partners in creating #GlobalGoals ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eGr5Kw5g #YouthLead #Youth2030

💡 In June, #AFE2024 in #Cairo 🇪🇬 showcased meaningful dialogue and solution-oriented approaches to address multiple crises. 🌟 Highlights include: ‼️ Rola Dashti, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), emphasized the need for urgent and collaborative action to combat #inequality. 👥 Participation of high-level officials from Egypt 🇪🇬, Kuwait 🇰🇼, Lebanon 🇱🇧, and more. 💬 Discussions on solutions to combat inequality in this context. ➕ Read more about the Forum in our latest blog by Fernando Marani (Program Director, Inequality and Exclusion, Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eW-Ph6mg #SDG16Plus #EqualityForAll #LeaveNoOneBehind

🤔 How can we achieve Sustainable Development Goal 16.3.3 (#SDG16.3.3) and ensure equal access to #JusticeForAll? 🎙️ In our latest #WhatDoesJusticeMean interview with Catherine McKinnon (Head of Access to Justice Secretariat at Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice du Canada), she outlines Canada 🇨🇦’s approach. ⚖️ More quantitative and qualitative research to better understand people’s #justice problems. 💰 Exploring cost-effective ways to collect and share data for decision-making. 🌟 Identifying inspiring success stories to be customized for local community needs. 🏘️ Implementing community justice services to address complex problems holistically. 🔗 Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e9aw3JtT 📂 More resources: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exc2r8mJ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g378Dqgc #SDG16Plus #PeopleCenteredJustice #AccessToJustice

🗞️ #ICYMI: Our latest #InequalitySolutions newsletter is out now! 📊 At Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, we track and share innovative solutions to the #housing crisis. 🏠 Examples include: 🇺🇾 #Uruguay’s Housing Cooperatives, which promotes social cohesion among members as the model adapts to each household’s needs. 🇳🇿 #NewZealand’s Healthy Homes Guarantee Act, which requires landlords to provide homes with proper insulation, heating, ventilation, moisture, and drainage. 🤝 Together, let's build a world where everyone has a place to call home 🌎. 📖 Learn more ⬇️ 1️⃣ https://lnkd.in/ejtZjhGf 2️⃣ https://lnkd.in/eCCBeKRR 📰 Subscribe now! 🔽 https://lnkd.in/emSxDv3K #SDG16Plus #HousingForAll #Inequality

❓ #DYK: One-third of all women worldwide experience violence from an intimate partner? 🚨 The UK 🇬🇧 Home Office has even recognized violence against women and girls (#VAWG) as a national threat to public safety. 💻 Our latest blog, “7 Alarming Facts About Violence Against Women You Need to Know,” highlights 7️⃣ key facts about VAWG worldwide and emphasizes the need for effective interventions to address this. 🌍 Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eNTMWUX2 ➕ More resources 🔻 https://lnkd.in/eCX6XXQD https://lnkd.in/eccAnuA6 #SDG16Plus #HalvingGlobalViolence #ViolenceAgainstWomen #NYUCIC

🚧 What challenges do migrants and #ForciblyDisplaced populations face when securing #AccessToJustice? 🪪 Regularization of legal status and access to international protection: When migrants cannot access these, they must appear before institutions to access direct legal aid. ⚖️ Guarantee of labor rights: Many people who apply for refugee status do not have access to job opportunities because they do not have authorization to work. ❌ Xenophobia and stigmatization: These barriers are often promoted by political elites blaming migrants for difficulties in the country. 🌱 Explore how Refugiados Unidos is working to eliminate these challenges in a recent #WhatDoesJusticeMean interview with Director General Lublanc Prieto 🔻 https://lnkd.in/g378Dqgc #PeopleCenteredJustice #JusticeForAll