Peace, justice, and strong institutions is Goal 16 in the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The main website for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, explains in detail, what these goals entail.

There are many ministries and organizations that are fighting for this justice day in and day out. The beautiful thing about that, is that some are associated with the United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals and others are not- but equally so, they are working towards the same goal. One of the ministries that are fighting for this justice is Agape International Missions. This ministry fights specifically against child sex trafficking in Cambodia. Cambodia used to hold the title of “child trafficking capitol of the world”, but now with this help, they have been moved to the 2-tier watch list in the Trafficking in Persons Report.

This goal encompasses a belief that America claims to stand upon in the Bill of Rights- justice for all. This goal from the UN is a great reminder that can hold our nation accountable in this. Of course, it is also the responsibility of the individual to make sure they are living out a life that is promoting peace amongst their neighbors and looking out for others’ best interests and well-being. Are you doing your part?

Diane Hoffman