SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

New Vision University contributes to the promotion of peaceful, just, and inclusive societies through legal education, access to justice, ethical professional training, and public engagement. Through its Legal Aid Clinic, Legal Ethics Chair, open-access legal research, and outreach initiatives, NVU promotes rule of law, institutional accountability, civic awareness, and respect for fundamental rights among students and the wider community.

Key Actions and Indicators – Justice, Legal Systems, Institutions (Targets 16.1, 16.3, 16.6, 16.7)

New Vision University advances justice, rule of law, and inclusive societies through a combination of education, practical training, and community engagement.

Legal Aid Clinic providing free legal services and practical training; established in 2014, engaging over 250 students and serving more than 1,500 beneficiaries.
Legal Ethics Chair promoting professional ethics, accountability, and transparency in legal education and practice.
Student engagement in case analysis, legal writing, and ethical decision-making.
Organization of training and debates on human rights, strengthening civic awareness and critical thinking.
Law education sessions for school students and Street Law initiatives promoting legal literacy and informed civic participation.
Practical Skills Center, developed with the USAID Rule of Law Program, strengthening applied legal competencies.
Educational initiatives addressing violence prevention and legal protection mechanisms.
Contribution to public awareness of legal systems, rights, and institutional processes.

Human Rights, Civic Awareness and Participation (Targets 16.3, 16.7)

NVU promotes inclusive and participatory societies by strengthening civic awareness, legal literacy, and engagement beyond the university.

Key Actions:

Training and debates on human rights and democratic values;
Outreach initiatives engaging school students and young people;
Promotion of informed participation in legal and civic processes;
Development of critical thinking and ethical responsibility among students.

Ethics, Transparency and Institutional Integrity (Target 16.6)

The University contributes to strong institutions by promoting ethical standards, transparency, and accountability in education and professional practice.

Key Actions:

Integration of legal ethics and professional responsibility into curricula;
Activities of the Legal Ethics Chair supporting integrity in the legal profession;
Engagement in public discourse on legal frameworks and institutional development.

Open Legal Knowledge and Public Engagement (Targets 16.6, 16.7, 16.10)

NVU supports access to legal knowledge and contributes to public discourse on law and governance.

The journal “Georgian Law Review” is a periodic publication of the Georgian European Policy and Legal Advice Center (GEPLAC), which has been published by the New Vision University School of Law since 2015.

In 1998–2008, the journal played an important role in the process of approximation of national legislation to European legislation through in-depth analysis of various legal trends. In subsequent years, this activity was one of the expressions of the cooperation established within the framework of the collaboration between New Vision University and the Ministry of European Integration, and it still continues in liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and parliamentary structures involved in European integration process.

22 volumes. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles.

SDG16 Targets Addressed

16.1 – Reduce violence everywhere
16.3 – Promote rule of law and ensure equal access to justice
16.6 – Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions
16.7 – Inclusive and participatory decision-making
16.10 – Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms

Cross-Cutting Impact – Football as a Driver of Societal, Social, Economic and Regional Development

New Vision University positions football as an institutional strategic and research priority, considering it as a tool for societal transformation. It incorporates activities dedicated to youth development, regional engagement, and social transformation. Through initiatives such as establishing Inter Academy Georgia, purchasing and supporting regional FC Torpedo Kutaisi, a futsal club and research on football’s societal impact, NVU connects football with education, economic development, and community cohesion.

Research initiative “Modernizing Society Through Football’s Soft Power” – exploring football’s role in community development, public behavior, and social transformation (SDGs 16 (16.7), 11 (11.3), 8 (8.2))
Promotion of values through sport – fostering teamwork, respect, fair play, and positive interaction across diverse groups of society (SDG 16 (16.1, 16.7), SDG 10 (10.2))