SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Eco Heroes turns that fact into a story an 8-year-old can hold onto: The Torch of Peace, book 16 of 17 in the SDG Library.
The target, in plain language
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
Target 16.9: by 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration, because a child without papers can be shut out of school and healthcare.
Why it matters
Source: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026, UN DESA. Figures as published in July 2026.
The story
Book 16 of 17 in the Eco Heroes SDG Library, one illustrated story for each UN Sustainable Development Goal. Unlocked with any Eco Heroes plan (families from €79 a year), and every plan starts with a free month. Published in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan.
Bring it into the room
“Think of the last argument you saw. What helped it calm down, or what made it worse?”
Sit in a circle and pass an object. Whoever holds it describes a disagreement (real or made up) using only “I feel… when… because…”. Everyone else listens without interrupting, then suggests one fair solution.
Every SDG gets its own illustrated book, its own facts and its own activities. SDG 1 is always free. The rest unlock with a family, school or hotel plan.
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