The Sustainable Development Goals recognize that human rights, the rule of law, good governance, and peace and security are crucial for sustainable development, all of which are at the core of the Community’s work.

While Goal 16 creates a visible frame to contribute to strengthening of democracy worldwide, and its elements of peace, just and inclusive societies are central to the mandate of the Community, other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of particular importance to the work of the CoD also include SDG5 and SDG17.

Goal 5 which sets out to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, particularly its sub target 5.5 on ensuring women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.

Goal 17 on strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development, particularly through the sub-target on strengthening multi-stakeholder partnerships.