ORGANIZATION/ENTITY: Commission on Human Rights
SOLICITATION TITLE: Procurement of Services of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 16 Copy Editor
SUMMARY:
The RFP is for procuring the services of a copy editor specializing in SDG 16, which focuses on peace, justice, and strong institutions. The purpose is to hire a copy editor to ensure all written materials related to SDG 16 are clear, accurate, and accessible. This involves editing grammar, style, and consistency, and improving the clarity of reports, particularly those covering capacity building and methodology development for SDG 16 monitoring.
DELIVERABLE:
Edited content for a comprehensive report on SDG 16
SDG 16 AND TARGETS:
- 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
- 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
- 16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all .
- 16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.
- 16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
- 16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
- 16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.
- 16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
- 16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
- 16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
- 16.A Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
- 16.B Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
HOW DOES THE PROCUREMENT SOLICITATION ALIGN OR CONTRIBUTE TO SDG 7?
The contributions of this RFP to SDG 16 include:
Improving Awareness and Engagement
By ensuring that reports and materials about peace, justice, and strong institutions are clear, accurate, and accessible, the copy editor helps raise awareness and foster engagement from a broader audience, including policymakers and the general public.
2. Enhancing Credibility and Clarity
The copy editor will review and refine content for grammar, consistency, and accuracy. This minimizes misinterpretation, improves credibility, and ensures the effective communication of complex concepts related to SDG 16.
3. Supporting Evidence-Based Policymaking
Edited materials (including comprehensive reports on SDG 16 monitoring capacity-building and methodology development) will produce clear and reliable evidence to inform decision-making and policy regarding peace, justice, and human rights.
4. Fostering Inclusive Communication
The editor will bridge the gap between technical language and public understanding, making the content more accessible and effective in reaching stakeholders from different backgrounds.
5. Supporting Monitoring and Reporting on SDG 16 Indicators
The work ties into SDG indicators such as 16.1.2 (conflict-related deaths) and 16.10.1 (attacks against human rights defenders), supporting the documentation and communication of progress on these key measures.
IS THE SOLICITATION IN ALIGNMENT WITH OTHER SDGs?
While the central focus of this RFP is on SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), its implementation and anticipated outputs exhibit strong alignment with several other SDGs. This results from the interconnected nature of sustainable development, where efforts to promote justice, accountability, and effective institutions also foster progress across a broad range of societal, economic, and environmental objectives.
SDG 4: Quality Education
One fundamental purpose of accurate and accessible communication is to empower people with knowledge. The RFP’s requirement for clear, readable, and well-structured materials ensures that critical concepts relating to rights, justice, and institutional accountability are easy to understand, disseminate, and teach. This advances SDG 4’s goals to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities—particularly those that equip individuals and communities with the skills, values, and understanding necessary to advocate for and protect their rights.
Creating an Enabling Environment for All SDGs
Ultimately, progress toward SDG 16 underlies the achievement of every other SDG. Effective rule of law, transparency, accountability, and inclusivity are prerequisites for sustainable development across sectors—from education to health, economic opportunity to environmental protection. By championing clear communication and reliable data for SDG 16, the work funded and structured by this RFP helps foster a system where evidence-based decision-making, participation, and justice accelerate societal progress as a whole.
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