Sustainable Development Goals Reports: 2023–2024

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Click to View

TISHK INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – Erbil

🕊️ Workshop on “Conflicts: Types and Implications”

📅 October 16, 2023
📍 Organized by the International Relations and Diplomacy Department

This workshop aligned with SDG 16, focusing on peace, justice, and strong institutions.
Dr. Ali Mazoudji and Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa examined:

  • Interpersonal conflicts

  • Structural conflicts

  • Societal conflicts

They emphasized the impact of conflict on peace and justice and highlighted key conflict resolution tools such as leadership, communication, diversity, and social justice, reinforcing SDG 16’s goal of fostering peaceful and inclusive societies.

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🌍 National Workshop on “Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Call for Peace”

📅 October 19, 2023

Hosted by Tishk International University, this national workshop delved into the historical and geopolitical roots of the Israel-Palestine conflict, tracing:

  • The 1917 Balfour Declaration

  • The 1947 UN Partition Plan

  • Current tensions, including the October 7th attack

The discussion offered recommendations for peace, including:

  • A two-state solution

  • A ceasefire

  • Respect for international humanitarian law

These suggestions support SDG 16 by addressing global conflict and encouraging inclusive peacebuilding.

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⚖️ 8th International Conference on Legal Issues (ILIC 8)

📅 February 1, 2024
📍 Hosted by the Faculty of Law

This major conference aligned with SDG 16, gathering legal scholars from MENA to address:

  • Contemporary legal challenges

  • The role of law in justice and effective institutions

📝 Highlights:

  • 48 research papers presented

  • Keynote speakers and officials in attendance

  • Focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing to tackle governance issues globally

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🛡️ Workshop on “A Human Rights Approach to the Sustainable Development Goals”

📅 February 20, 2024
📍 Organized by the Faculty of Law

Led by UNAMI human rights officers, Mr. Zito Siany and Mr. Hawzheen Ahmed, this national workshop emphasized:

  • Human rights as a driver of sustainable development

  • The interconnection between justice, strong institutions, inclusivity, and peace

These are critical aspects of SDG 16, aimed at achieving equitable development outcomes and ensuring global progress.

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