Gender justice – Amnesty International UK

Report on Gender Justice and Sustainable Development Goals

Introduction

This report emphasizes the importance of equality and equity among women, men, LGBTQIA+, and non-binary individuals across all areas of life. It highlights the critical role of gender justice in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Gender Justice and Its Objectives

Gender justice aims to dismantle systems that perpetuate discrimination and oppression based on gender. The goal is to establish a society where everyone, regardless of gender identity, can live free from violence, exclusion, and inequity.

Link to Sustainable Development Goals

1. SDG 5: Gender Equality
   • Promotes equal rights and opportunities for all genders.
   • Aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women and marginalized gender groups.
2. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
   • Focuses on reducing inequalities within and among countries, including those based on gender identity.
3. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
   • Supports the creation of inclusive societies free from violence and discrimination.

Conclusion

Achieving gender justice is essential for the realization of multiple SDGs. It requires concerted efforts to address systemic discrimination and to foster inclusive environments where all individuals can thrive equally.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed

1. SDG 5: Gender Equality – The article focuses on equality and equity between women, men, LGBTQIA+, and non-binary people, which directly relates to achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.
2. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – The emphasis on addressing systems of discrimination and oppression based on gender identity connects to reducing inequalities within and among countries.
3. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The article’s focus on living free from violence and exclusion relates to promoting peaceful and inclusive societies and ensuring access to justice for all.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs

1. SDG 5 Targets:
   • 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
   • 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres.
   • 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels.
   • 5.6 Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
2. SDG 10 Targets:
   • 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices.
3. SDG 16 Targets:
   • 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
   • 16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article

1. Indicators for SDG 5:
   • 5.1.1 Proportion of women and girls subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months.
   • 5.2.1 Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner in the previous 12 months.
   • 5.5.1 Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments and local governments.
2. Indicators for SDG 10:
   • 10.3.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed within the previous 12 months on the basis of various grounds including gender identity.
3. Indicators for SDG 16:
   • 16.1.4 Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live.
   • 16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive.

4. Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: amnesty.org.uk