In 2007, the United Nations Genereral Assembly designated 15 Seotember as International Day of Democracy, with a view to promoting and upholding the principles of democracy..
Many of the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 16 are geared towards protecting democratic institutions, in particular::
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16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
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16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
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16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
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16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
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16.10 Ensure public access to
information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with
national legislation and international agreements
