Towards the first generation free of child labour

An integrated and interdependent analysis of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in relation to Target 8.7

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals is dedicated to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,

the provision of access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.

By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration. The lack of birth records makes children invisible, usually those who belong to groups especially vulnerable to child labour. Three main obstacles to full birth registration are: families’ lack of knowledge about the importance of birth registration, administrative hurdles and registration fees charged at some registration sites.