Justice Action Coalition Statement at SDG16 Conference 2025

This statement was presented by Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York, Dr. Bahia Tahzib-Lie, on behalf of the Justice Action Coalition, during the SDG16 Conference on May 12, 2025.

The statement emphasizes the critical role of equal access to justice in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16 and supporting broader development, peace, and democratic resilience. It calls for urgent, people-centered investment in transparent and inclusive justice systems, particularly in times of global crisis and inequality, framing justice as both a foundational right and a tool for social cohesion and recovery.

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