Justice Lab

Strong, sound and trustworthy legal institutions are essential to the success of communities worldwide. However, many judiciary and law enforcement systems remain deeply affected by corruption, bribery, and theft. This often impacts the world’s most vulnerable populations, who are frequently denied  equal protection against injustice.

Learn how you can make a difference in these issues by joining the Justice Lab, part of Prepr’s Sustainable Innovation Lab series.

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UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

UN Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

This UNESCO goal aims for just, peaceful and inclusive societies worldwide. Towards this end, it strives for the reduction of violence, better protections for children, and improved rule of law worldwide. It furthermore targets legal institutions, seeking better inclusivity, accountability and cooperation in all countries.

Key facts about legal systems around the world

Birth registration has occurred for 73% of children under 5, but only 46% of Sub-Saharan Africa have had their births registered.

Every 5 minutes, somewhere in the world, a child is killed by violence.

The proportion of prisoners held in detention without sentencing has remained almost constant in the last decade, at 31% of all prisoners.

Violence against children affects more than 1 billion children around the world and costs societies up to US$7 trillion a year.

50% of the world’s children experience violence every year.

Approximately 28.5 million primary school age who are out of school live in conflict-affected areas.

1 in 10 children is sexually abused before the age of 18.

9 in 10 children live in countries where corporal punishment is not fully prohibited, leaving 732 million children without legal protection.

1 in 3 internet users worldwide is a child and 800 million of them use social media. Any child can become a victim of online violence.

Child online sexual abuse reports to NCMEC has grown from 1 million in 2014 to 45 million in 2018.

246 million children worldwide affected by school-related violence each year.

1 in 3 students has been bullied by their peers at school in the last month, and at least 1 in 10 children have experienced cyberbullying.

By joining the Justice Lab, you can:

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Build solutions for the real world using our expert tools and resources

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Connect and share your innovations with like-minded experts and entrepreneurs using Prepr’s virtual Lab network

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Go from problem to pitch deck in 90 days or less using Prepr’s P.I.E.® Framework

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Build a portfolio project or CSR initiative that stands out and makes a real-world impact

Ready to build for a better future?

Get recognized for solving real-world problems. Join the Justice Lab today.