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Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean
6.3.e
information on the use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystem services;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.3.f
scientific, technical or technological reports, studies and information on environmental matters produced by academic and research institutions, whether public or private, national or foreign;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.3.g
climate change sources aimed at building national capacities;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.3.a
the texts of treaties and international agreements, as well as environmental laws, regulations and administrative acts;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.3.h
information on environmental impact assessment processes and on other environmental management instruments, where applicable, and environmental licences or permits granted by the public authorities;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.3.b
reports on the state of the environment;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.3.i
an estimated list of waste by type and, when possible, by volume, location and year; and
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.4
Each Party shall take steps to establish a pollutant release and transfer register covering air, water, soil and subsoil pollutants, as well as materials and waste in its jurisdiction. This register will be established progressively and updated periodically.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.6
In order to facilitate access by persons or groups in vulnerable situations to information that particularly affects them, each Party shall endeavour, where applicable, to ensure that the competent authorities disseminate environmental information in the various languages used in the country, and prepare alternative formats that are comprehensible to those groups, using suitable channels of communication.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.7.d
collaboration agreements among public, social and private sectors.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.7.z
Such reports shall be drafted in an easily comprehensible manner and accessible to the public in different formats and disseminated through appropriate means, taking into account cultural realities. Each Party may invite the public to make contributions to these reports.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.7
Each Party shall use its best endeavours to publish and disseminate at regular intervals, not exceeding five years, a national report on the state of the environment, which may contain:
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.7.a
information on the state of the environment and natural resources, including quantitative data, where possible;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.7.b
national actions to fulfil environmental legal obligations;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.7.c
advances in the implementation of the access rights; and
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.10
Each Party shall ensure that consumers and users have official, relevant and clear information on the environmental qualities of goods and services and their effects on health, favouring sustainable production and consumption patterns.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
6.12
Each Party shall take the necessary measures, through legal or administrative frameworks, among others, to promote access to environmental information in the possession of private entities, in particular information on their operations and the possible risks and effects on human health and the environment.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.1
Each Party shall ensure the public’s right to participation and, for that purpose, commits to implement open and inclusive participation in environmental decision-making processes based on domestic and international normative frameworks.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.2
Each Party shall guarantee mechanisms for the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates with respect to projects and activities, and in other processes for granting environmental permits that have or may have a significant impact on the environment, including when they may affect health.
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.3
Each Party shall promote the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates other than those referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article with respect to environmental matters of public interest, such as land-use planning, policies, strategies, plans, programmes, rules and regulations, which have or may have a significant impact on the environment.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.4
Each Party shall adopt measures to ensure that the public can participate in the decision-making process from the early stages, so that due consideration can be given to the observations of the public, thus contributing to the process. To that effect, each Party shall provide the public with the necessary information in a clear, timely and comprehensive manner, to give effect to its right to participate in the decision-making process.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.5
The public participation procedure will provide for reasonable timeframes that allow sufficient time to inform the public and for its effective participation.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.6.b
the authority responsible for making the decision and other authorities and bodies involved;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.6.c
the procedure foreseen for the participation of the public, including the date on which the procedure will begin and end, mechanisms for participation and, where applicable, the date and place of any public consultation or hearing; and
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.6.d
the public authorities involved from which additional information on the environmental decision under consideration can be requested and the procedure for requesting information.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.6
The public shall be informed, through appropriate means, such as in writing, electronically, orally and by customary methods, and in an effective, comprehensible and timely manner, as a minimum, of the following:
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.6.a
the type or nature of the environmental decision under consideration and, where appropriate, in non-technical language;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.7
The public’s right to participate in environmental decision-making processes shall include the opportunity to present observations through appropriate means available, according to the circumstances of the process. Before adopting the decision, the relevant public authority shall give due consideration to the outcome of the participation process.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.8
Each Party shall ensure that, once a decision has been made, the public is informed in a timely manner thereof and of the grounds and reasons underlying the decision, including how the observations of the public have been taken into consideration. The decision and its basis shall be made public and be accessible.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.9
The dissemination of the decisions resulting from environmental impact assessments and other environmental decision-making processes in which the public has participated shall be carried out through appropriate means, which may include written, electronic or oral means and customary methods, in an effective and prompt manner. The information disseminated shall include the established procedure to allow the public to take the relevant administrative and judicial actions.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.10
Each Party shall establish conditions that are favourable to public participation in environmental decision-making processes and that are adapted to the social, economic, cultural, geographical and gender characteristics of the public.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.11
When the primary language of the directly affected public is different to the official languages, the public authority shall ensure that means are provided to facilitate their understanding and participation.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.12
Each Party shall promote, where appropriate and in accordance with domestic legislation, public participation in international forums and negotiations on environmental matters or with an environmental impact, in accordance with the procedural rules on participation of each forum. The participation of the public at the national level on matters of international environmental forums shall also be promoted, where appropriate.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
7.13
Each Party shall encourage the establishment of appropriate spaces for consultation on environmental matters or the use of those that are already in existence in which various groups and sectors are able to participate. Each Party shall promote regard for local knowledge, dialogue and interaction of different views and knowledge, where appropriate.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.14
The public authorities shall make efforts to identify and support persons or groups in vulnerable situations in order to engage them in an active, timely and effective manner in participation mechanisms. For these purposes, appropriate means and formats will be considered, in order to eliminate barriers to participation.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.15
In the implementation of the present Agreement, each Party shall guarantee that its domestic legislation and international obligations in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities are observed.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.16
The public authority shall make efforts to identify the public directly affected by the projects or activities that have or may have a significant impact on the environment and shall promote specific actions to facilitate their participation.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.f
a description of the available technologies to be used and alternative locations for executing the project or activity subject to assessment, when the information is available; and
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.g
actions taken to monitor the implementation and results of environmental impact assessment measures.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.a
a description of the area of influence and physical and technical characteristics of the proposed project or activity;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.z
The aforementioned information shall be made available free of charge to the public in accordance with paragraph 17 of article 5 of the present Agreement.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.b
a description of the main environmental impacts of the project or activity and, as appropriate, the cumulative environmental impact;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.c
a description of the measures foreseen with respect to those impacts;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.d
a summary of (a), (b) and (c) of the present paragraph in comprehensible, non-technical language;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
7.17.e
the public reports and opinions of the involved entities addressed to the public authority related to the project or activity under consideration;
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
8.1
Each Party shall guarantee the right of access to justice in environmental matters in accordance with the guarantees of due process.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
8.2.a
any decision, action or omission related to the access to environmental information;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.2.b
any decision, action or omission related to public participation in the decision-making process regarding environmental matters;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.2.c
any other decision, action or omission that affects or could affect the environment adversely or violate laws and regulations related to the environment.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.2
Each Party shall ensure, in the framework of its domestic legislation, access to judicial and administrative mechanisms to challenge and appeal, with respect to substance and procedure:
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3.d
the possibility of ordering precautionary and interim measures, inter alia, to prevent, halt, mitigate or rehabilitate damage to the environment;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3.e
measures to facilitate the production of evidence of environmental damage, when appropriate and as applicable, such as the reversal of the burden of proof and the dynamic burden of proof;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3.f
mechanisms to execute and enforce judicial and administrative decisions in a timely manner; and
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3
To guarantee the right of access to justice in environmental matters, each Party shall have, considering its circumstances:
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3.g
mechanisms for redress, where applicable, such as restitution to the condition prior to the damage, restoration, compensation or payment of a financial penalty, satisfaction, guarantees of non-repetition, assistance for affected persons and financial instruments to support redress.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3.a
competent State entities with access to expertise in environmental matters;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3.b
effective, timely, public, transparent and impartial procedures that are not prohibitively expensive;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.3.c
broad active legal standing in defence of the environment, in accordance with domestic legislation;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.4.b
means to publicize the right of access to justice and the procedures to ensure its effectiveness;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.4.c
mechanisms to systematize and disseminate judicial and administrative decisions, as appropriate; and
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.4.d
the use of interpretation or translation of languages other than the official languages when necessary for the exercise of that right.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.4
To facilitate access to justice in environmental matters for the public, each Party shall establish:
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.4.a
measures to minimize or eliminate barriers to the exercise of the right of access to justice;
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.5
In order to give effect to the right of access to justice, each Party shall meet the needs of persons or groups in vulnerable situations by establishing support mechanisms, including, as appropriate, free technical and legal assistance.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.6
Each Party shall ensure that the judicial and administrative decisions adopted in environmental matters and their legal grounds are set out in writing
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
8.7
Each Party shall promote, where appropriate, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in environmental matters, such as mediation, conciliation or other means that allow such disputes to be prevented or resolved.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
9.1
Each Party shall guarantee a safe and enabling environment for persons, groups and organizations that promote and defend human rights in environmental matters, so that they are able to act free from threat, restriction and insecurity
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
9.2
Each Party shall take adequate and effective measures to recognize, protect and promote all the rights of human rights defenders in environmental matters, including their right to life, personal integrity, freedom of opinion and expression, peaceful assembly and association, and free movement, as well as their ability to exercise their access rights, taking into account its international obligations in the field of human rights, its constitutional principles and the basic concepts of its legal system.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
9.3
Each Party shall also take appropriate, effective and timely measures to prevent, investigate and punish attacks, threats or intimidations that human rights defenders in environmental matters may suffer while exercising the rights set out in the present Agreement.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
10.2.g
strengthen capabilities to collect, retain and evaluate environmental information.
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
10.2.a
train authorities and civil servants on environmental access rights;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
10.2.b
develop and strengthen environmental law and access rights awareness-raising and capacity-building programmes for, inter alia, the public, judicial and administrative officials, national human rights institutions and jurists;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
10.2.c
provide the competent institutions and entities with adequate equipment and resources;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
10.2.d
promote education and training on, and raise public awareness of, environmental matters, through, inter alia, basic educational modules on access rights for students at all levels of education;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
10.2.e
develop specific measures for persons or groups in vulnerable situations, such as providing interpreters or translators in languages other than official languages when necessary;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
10.2.f
acknowledge the importance of associations, organizations or groups that train the public on or raise public awareness of access rights;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
10.2
Each Party, in line with its capacities, may take, inter alia, the following measures:
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.1
The Parties shall cooperate to strengthen their national capacities with the aim of implementing the present Agreement in an effective manner.
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.2
The Parties shall give particular consideration to least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States from Latin America and the Caribbean.
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.3.d
committees, councils and forums of multisectoral development stakeholders to address cooperation priorities and activities.
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.3.a
discussions, workshops, expert exchanges, technical assistance, education and observatories;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.3.b
developing, sharing and implementing educational, training and awareness-raising materials and programmes;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.3.c
sharing experiences of voluntary codes of conduct, guidelines, good practices and standards;
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.4
The Parties shall encourage partnerships with States from other regions, intergovernmental, non-governmental, academic and private organizations, as well as civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to implement the present Agreement.
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
11.5
The Parties recognize that regional cooperation and information-sharing shall be promoted in relation to all aspects of illicit activities against the environment.
16.a (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
13
Each Party, to the extent of its ability and in accordance with its national priorities, commits to provide the resources for national activities that are needed to fulfil the obligations derived from the present Agreement.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
ECHR
European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
2.1
Everyone’s right to life shall be protected by law. No one shall be deprived of his life intentionally save in the execution of a sentence of a court following his conviction of a crime for which this penalty is provided by law.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
3
No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
4.1
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude.
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
4.2
No one shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labour.
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
5.1.a
the lawful detention of a person after conviction by a competent court;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.1.b
the lawful arrest or detention of a person for noncompliance with the lawful order of a court or in order to secure the fulfilment of any obligation prescribed by law;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.1.c
the lawful arrest or detention of a person effected for the purpose of bringing him before the competent legal authority on reasonable suspicion of having committed an offence or when it is reasonably considered necessary to prevent his committing an offence or fleeing after having done so;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.1.d
the detention of a minor by lawful order for the purpose of educational supervision or his lawful detention for the purpose of bringing him before the competent legal authority;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.1.e
the lawful detention of persons for the prevention of the spreading of infectious diseases, of persons of unsound mind, alcoholics or drug addicts or vagrants;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.1.f
the lawful arrest or detention of a person to prevent his effecting an unauthorised entry into the country or of a person against whom action is being taken with a view to deportation or extradition.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.1
Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be deprived of his liberty save in the following cases and in accordance with a procedure prescribed by law:
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.2
Everyone who is arrested shall be informed promptly, in alanguage which he understands, of the reasons for his arrest and of any charge against him.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.3
Everyone arrested or detained in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 (c) of this Article shall be brought promptly before a judge or other officer authorised by law to exercise judicial power and shall be entitled to trial within a reasonable time or to release pending trial. Release may be conditioned by guarantees to appear for trial.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.4
Everyone who is deprived of his liberty by arrest or detention shall be entitled to take proceedings by which the lawfulness of his detention shall be decided speedily by a court and his release ordered if the detention is not lawful.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
5.5
Everyone who has been the victim of arrest or detention in contravention of the provisions of this Article shall have an enforceable right to compensation.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.1
In the determination of his civil rights and obligations or of any criminal charge against him, everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal established by law. Judgment shall be pronounced publicly but the press and public may be excluded from all or part of the trial in the interests of morals, public order or national security in a democratic society, where the interests of juveniles or the protection of the private life of the parties so require, or to the extent strictly necessary in the opinion of the court in special circumstances where publicity would prejudice the interests of justice.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.2
Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.3.a
to be informed promptly, in a language which he understands and in detail, of the nature and cause of the accusation against him;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.3.b
to have adequate time and facilities for the preparation of his defence;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.3.c
to defend himself in person or through legal assistance of his own choosing or, if he has not sufficient means to pay for legal assistance, to be given it free when the interests of justice so require;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.3.d
to examine or have examined witnesses against him and to obtain the attendance and examination of witnesses on his behalf under the same conditions as witnesses against him;
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.3.e
to have the free assistance of an interpreter if he cannot understand or speak the language used in court.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
6.3
Everyone charged with a criminal offence has the following minimum rights:
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
7.1
No one shall be held guilty of any criminal offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute a criminal offence under national or international law at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier penalty be imposed than the one that was applicable at the time the criminal offence was committed.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
10.1
Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. This Article shall not prevent States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting, television or cinema enterprises.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
13
Everyone whose rights and freedoms as set forth in this Convention are violated shall have an effective remedy before a national authority notwithstanding that the violation has been committed by persons acting in an official capacity.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
14
The enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set forth in this Convention shall be secured without discrimination on any ground such as sex, race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth or other status.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
ECHR Protocol
Protocol to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
3
The High Contracting Parties undertake to hold free elections at reasonable intervals by secret ballot, under conditions which will ensure the free expression of the opinion of the people in the choice of the legislature.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
ECHR Protocol No. 4
Protocol No. 4 to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
1
No one shall be deprived of his liberty merely on the ground of inability to fulfil a contractual obligation.
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
ECHR Protocol No. 6
Protocol No. 6 to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
1
The death penalty shall be abolished. No one shall be condemned to such penalty or executed.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
ECHR Protocol No. 7
Protocol No. 7 to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
1.1
An alien lawfully resident in the territory of a State shall not be expelled therefrom except in pursuance of a decision reached in accordance with law and shall be allowed:
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
1.1.a
to submit reasons against his expulsion,
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
1.1.b
to have his case reviewed,
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
1.1.c
to be represented for these purposes before the competent authority or a person or persons designated by that authority.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
1.2
An alien may be expelled before the exercise of his rights under paragraph 1.(a), (b) and (c) of this Article, when such expulsion is necessary in the interests of public order or is grounded on reasons of national security.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
2.1
Everyone convicted of a criminal offence by a tribunal shall have the right to have his conviction or sentence reviewed by a higher tribunal. The exercise of this right, including the grounds on which it may be exercised, shall be governed by law.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
2.2
This right may be subject to exceptions in regard to offences of a minor character, as prescribed by law, or in cases in which the person concerned was tried in the first instance by the highest tribunal or was convicted following an appeal against acquittal.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
3
When a person has by a final decision been convicted of a criminal offence and when subsequently his conviction has been reversed, or he has been pardoned, on the ground that a new or newly discovered fact shows conclusively that there has been a miscarriage of justice, the person who has suffered punishment as a result of such conviction shall be compensated according to the law or the practice of the State concerned, unless it is proved that the nondisclosure of the unknown fact in time is wholly or partly attributable to him.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
4.1
No one shall be liable to be tried or punished again in criminal proceedings under the jurisdiction of the same State for an offence for which he has already been finally acquitted or convicted in accordance with the law and penal procedure of that State.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
4.2
The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not prevent the reopening of the case in accordance with the law and penal procedure of the State concerned, if there is evidence of new or newly discovered facts, or if there has been a fundamental defect in the previous proceedings, which could affect the outcome of the case.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
ECHR Protocol No. 12
Protocol No. 12 to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
1.1
The enjoyment of any right set forth by law shall be secured without discrimination on any ground such as sex, race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth or other status.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
1.2
No one shall be discriminated against by any public authority on any ground such as those mentioned in paragraph 1.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
European Social Charter
European Social Charter (Revised)
Part V.E
The enjoyment of the rights set forth in this Charter shall be secured without discrimination on any ground such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national extraction or social origin, health, association with a national minority, birth or other status.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Part II
The Parties undertake, as provided for in Part III, to consider themselves bound by the obligations laid down in the following articles and paragraphs.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Part#II.20.b
vocational guidance, training, retraining and rehabilitation;
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Part#II.20.c
terms of employment and working conditions, including remuneration;
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Part#II.20.d
career development, including promotion.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Part#I.20
All workers have the right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Part#II.20
With a view to ensuring the effective exercise of the right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex, the Parties undertake to recognise that right and to take appropriate measures to ensure or promote its application in the following fields:
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Part#II.20.a
access to employment, protection against dismissal and occupational reintegration;
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
European Framework Convention on Minorities
Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
4.1
The Parties undertake to guarantee to persons belonging to national minorities the right of equality before the law and of equal protection of the law. In this respect, any discrimination based on belonging to a national minority shall be prohibited.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
4.2
The Parties undertake to adopt, where necessary, adequate measures in order to promote, in all areas of economic, social, political and cultural life, full and effective equality between persons belonging to a national minority and those belonging to the majority. In this respect, they shall take due account of the specific conditions of the persons belonging to national minorities.
16.9 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.

16.9.1 Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
4.3
The measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 shall not be considered to be an act of discrimination.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
6.2
The Parties undertake to take appropriate measures to protect persons who may be subject to threats or acts of discrimination, hostility or violence as a result of their ethnic, cultural, linguistic or religious identity.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
9.1
The Parties undertake to recognise that the right to freedom of expression of every person belonging to a national minority includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas in the minority language, without interference by public authorities and regardless of frontiers. The Parties shall ensure, within the framework of their legal systems, that persons belonging to a national minority are not discriminated against in their access to the media.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
9.2
Paragraph 1 shall not prevent Parties from requiring the licensing, without discrimination and based on objective criteria, of sound radio and television broadcasting, or cinema enterprises.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
9.3
The Parties shall not hinder the creation and the use of printed media by persons belonging to national minorities. In the legal framework of sound radio and television broadcasting, they shall ensure, as far as possible, and taking into account the provisions of paragraph 1, that persons belonging to national minorities are granted the possibility of creating and using their own media.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
9.4
In the framework of their legal systems, the Parties shall adopt adequate measures in order to facilitate access to the media for persons belonging to national minorities and in order to promote tolerance and permit cultural pluralism.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
10.2
In areas inhabited by persons belonging to national minorities traditionally or in substantial numbers, if those persons so request and where such a request corresponds to a real need, the Parties shall endeavour to ensure, as far as possible, the conditions which would make it possible to use the minority language in relations between those persons and the administrative authorities.
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
10.3
The Parties undertake to guarantee the right of every person belonging to a national minority to be informed promptly, in a language which he or she understands, of the reasons for his or her arrest, and of the nature and cause of any accusation against him or her, and to defend himself or herself in this language, if necessary with the free assistance of an interpreter.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
11.1
The Parties undertake to recognise that every person belonging to a national minority has the right to use his or her surname (patronym) and first names in the minority language and the right to official recognition of them, according to modalities provided for in their legal system.
16.9 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.

16.9.1 Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age
15
The Parties shall create the conditions necessary for the effective participation of persons belonging to national minorities in cultural, social and economic life and in public affairs, in particular those affecting them.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
ADRDM
American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man
I
Every human being has the right to life, liberty and the security of his person.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
IV
Every person has the right to freedom of investigation, of opinion, and of the expression and dissemination of ideas, by any medium whatsoever.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
XVII
Every person has the right to be recognized everywhere as a person having rights and obligations, and to enjoy the basic civil rights.
16.9 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.

16.9.1 Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
XIX
Every person has the right to the nationality to which he is entitled by law and to change it, if he so wishes, for the nationality of any other country that is willing to grant it to him.
16.9 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.

16.9.1 Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
16.7 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.6 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)
16.6.2 Proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services
XXV
No person may be deprived of his liberty except in the cases and according to the procedures established by pre-existing law. No person may be deprived of liberty for nonfulfillment of obligations of a purely civil character. Every individual who has been deprived of his liberty has the right to have the legality of his detention ascertained without delay by a court, and the right to be tried without undue delay or, otherwise, to be released. He also has the right to humane treatment during the time he is in custody.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty. Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
16.3 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.1 Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
ACHR
American Convention on Human Rights
1.1
The States Parties to this Convention undertake to respect the rights and freedoms recognized herein and to ensure to all persons subject to their jurisdiction the free and full exercise of those rights and freedoms, without any discrimination for reasons of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, economic status, birth, or any other social condition.
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
2
Where the exercise of any of the rights or freedoms referred to in Article 1 is not already ensured by legislative or other provisions, the States Parties undertake to adopt, in accordance with their constitutional processes and the provisions of this Convention, such legislative or other measures as may be necessary to give effect to those rights or freedoms.
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
16.b (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Promote and enforce non- discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
3
Every person has the right to recognition as a person before the law.
16.9 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.

16.9.1 Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age
4.1
Every person has the right to have his life respected. This right shall be protected by law and, in general, from the moment of conception. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his life.
16.1 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.4 Proportion of people that feel safe walking alone around the area they live
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
16.10 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months
16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
6.1
No one shall be subject to slavery or to involuntary servitude, which are prohibited in all their forms, as are the slave trade and traffic in women.
16.2 (16. Peace, justice and strong institutions)

End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.

16.2.1 Percentage of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation
16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18

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