Sustainable Development Goals
The conditions that create peace are varied and multifaceted, and in this way many of the Sustainable Development Goals are closely linked to our work. While effective justice systems are crucial, they alone are not sufficient for lasting peace. The Sydney Peace Foundation has a broad focus, promoting peace with justice in many different ways.
The Sydney Peace Foundation is committed to the principles of Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), which 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.” Through our annual Sydney Peace Prize, we support the work of the remarkable individuals and organisations fighting for peace and justice, often at significant personal risk. We believe in the importance of using our platform to amplify the voices of marginalised people, reflected through our media and advocacy initiatives. In our commitment to making our advocacy accessible, we publish recordings and transcripts from our public lectures, events and initiatives whenever possible.
Our focus on social justice and equality is also closely related to SDG 10, which aims to reduce inequalities within and between countries. Through our programs and partnerships, we are committed to combatting underlying systems of structural injustice and promoting societal equality. We consistently advocate for women’s rights, especially in conflict and post-conflict settings, and support activists for gender equality, in alignment with SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
We believe that peace and environmental protection are inextricably linked. Climate justice is one of our core principles, and we strive to advance SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Many of our Peace Prize Laureates have been advocates for climate action, and we recently announced that Dr Bob Brown, environmentalist and activist, will be awarded the Gold Medal for Human Rights.