Sdg16: Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions

. 16.2University governance measures

16.2.1  Elected representation

Have elected representation on the university’s highest governing body from: students (both undergraduate and graduate), faculty, and staff (non-faculty employees)

YES ; In order for the University of Khenchela to implement elected representation in its highest administrative body, it required the establishment of formal structures to allow members of the university’s key stakeholders – students, faculty and staff – to participate in governance. Here is a summary of the steps taken into account to achieve this:

 1.Define Governance Structure and Responsibilities

Highest administrative body: The roles, decision-making authority and areas of supervision of the highest administrative body are clearly defined.

Representation Roles: Defines the roles of each elected representative (undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and non-faculty staff) and the input or voting power they have.

2. She set up election processes for each group

Student Representation: Separate elections for undergraduate students may be administered by the students or an election committee.

Faculty Representation: Faculty can vote for representatives within their departments or schools to ensure all academic areas are represented.

Staff Representation: Non-faculty staff must have a clear path to representation through elections overseen by an appointed committee.

3 .Communication and Accountability

Representatives should regularly communicate with their constituencies to gather input and report back on decisions.

Develop accountability measures, such as periodic reviews or feedback mechanisms, to ensure representatives are meeting their responsibilities.

16.2.2 Students’UNION

• Recognise an independent students’ union

YES ; Establishing and recognizing an independent student union at the University of Khenchela ,

Recognizing an independent students’ union can strengthen student representation, foster a sense of community, and promote advocacy, ultimately enhancing the student experience at the University of Khenchela.

This is through :

_ Define the Purpose and Role of the Students’ Union

_ Establish a Legal and Organizational Framework

_ Set Up Election Processes for Union Leadership

_ Secure Funding and Resources

_ nsure Accountability and Transparency

• Union provides governance input to university

Yes ;To facilitate effective governance input from the Student Union at the University, the following framework has been adopted:

_ Formal Representation on Governance Bodies

_ Defined Consultation and Advisory Role

_ Structured Communication and Regular Meetings

_ ransparency and Accountability

_ Support for Constructive Collaboration

• Union provides support for students

Yes : The Student Union actively supports students and can focus on providing a range of services, resources and advocacy efforts tailored to meet a need by:

_ Advocacy and Representation :

Voice on Student Issues: Advocate for student interests in university decision-making, ensuring student perspectives are considered in policies impacting academic life, campus facilities, and student rights.

Support for Marginalized Groups: Establish dedicated support for marginalized and underrepresented students, including international students, students with disabilities, and first-generation students.

• Union provides social activities    NO
• 16.2.3      NO Identify and engage with local stakeholders Have written policies and procedures to identify local stakeholdersexternal to the university and engage with them16.2.4             N0 Participatory bodies for stakeholder engagement Ensure that local stakeholders in the university – including local residents, local government, and civil society representativels (which may include groups such as refugee resettlement agencies) – have a meaningful mechanism or for participating in university decision making.16.2.5     University principles on corruption and bribery

  Publish the university’s principles and commitments on organized crime, corruption & bribery

   

  YES : In order to effectively address issues of organized crime, corruption and bribery, the University of Khenchela is working to establish and disseminate a clear set of principles and commitments. This helps build a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability throughout the organization. The following is an overview of how these principles are presented:

   

   Zero Tolerance for Corruption and Bribery-

  Commitment to Integrity and Ethical Conduct-

  Transparency in University Operations-

  Education and Awareness Programs-

  Commitment to Academic Integrity-

• 16.2.6   Academic freedom policy
  Have a policy on supporting academic freedom (freedom to choose areas of research and to speak and teach publicly about the area of their research)Yes :  The academic freedom policy at the University of Khenchela helps foster an open, innovative and intellectually vibrant environment.This policy would protect the rights of faculty members, researchers, and students to explore, discuss, and disseminate knowledge without fear of censorship or retaliation. The approved structure of this policy is as follows:

_ Defining the scope of academic freedom

_ Institutional Support for Academic Freedom

_ Responsibilities Alongside Academic Freedom

_ Freedom to Publish and Disseminate Research

16.2.7    Publish financial data
Publish university financial data

Yes : In order to maintain transparency and accountability, the University of Khenchela is implementing a policy to publish financial statements regularly. This policy details publicly available financial information and creates a clear reporting process

•   16.3Working with government  16.3.1Provide expert advice to government
  Provide specific expert advice to local, regional or national government (for example through policy guidance, participation in committees, provision of evidence)Yes : To leverage its academic expertise and contribute to the public good, the University of Khenchela was able to create a framework to provide expert advice to government bodies at the local, regional and national levels. This policy sets out how the University can support government decision-making through knowledge sharing, research and engagement in advisory roles.

16.3.2 Policy- and lawmakers outreach and education
Provide outreach, general education, upskilling and capacity-building to policy and lawmakers on relevant topics including economics, law, technology, migration and displacement, and climate change

Yes : To promote informed policy making and support the continuous development of legislators, the University of Khenchela has developed a communication and education policy aimed at improving the skills and building capacity of policymakers and legislators. This initiative focuses on providing important knowledge and insights on pressing issues such as economics, law, technology, migration, displacement and climate change.

• 16.3.3 Participation in government research
  Undertake policy-focused research in collaboration with government departmentsYes : To enhance its contribution to Policy making and foster strong relationships with government bodies, the University of Khenchela was able to establish a policy for participation in government research. This included conducting policy-focused research in collaboration with various government departments, with the aim of providing evidence-based solutions to pressing societal challenges.Through this framework, the University of Khenchela can actively participate in government research, providing valuable expertise and contributing to the development of informed, effective public policies that benefit society at large.

16.3.4 Proportion of graduates in law and civil enforcement

16.4.1 Proportion of graduates in law ; Proportion of graduates in law ; Number of graduates ; Number of graduates from law and enforcement related courses

Report on Sdg16 peace, justice and strong institutions

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Student organizations

The following are the minutes of the installation of the various student associations active in the middle of the campus of Abbas Laghrour Khenchela University, in accordance with Articles 111 to 124 of the university’s internal law for the academic year 2024/2025, pending the completion and settlement of the legal and administrative situation.

The student association called the Free Algerian Students Bloc (CEAL)

Student Association called Free Algerian Student Organization OEAL

Student Association Named National Student Solidarity SNE 

Student Association called the National Organization of Algerian Students (ONEA)

Student Association Alliance for National Student Renewal AREN 

Student Friday called the General Union of Algerian Students UGEA 

Student Association called the National Association of Algerian Students (LNEA) 

The student association called the National Organization of Free Students (ONEL)

Assigning the student chouki Laassis to structure and manage the affairs of the organization and supervise the general assemblies of the branch offices

16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions:

The university publishes its efforts in this area through:

Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela is committed to promoting peace and justice through research projects and initiatives aimed at building strong institutions and supporting human rights.

A. PRFU Research Projects

Studies on Social Justice:
These studies focus on analyzing social justice issues in the local community, including poverty, discrimination, and civil rights.

Research on Building Strong Institutions:
These studies aim to examine how to enhance public and private institutions to achieve justice and transparency. The projects include evaluating the effectiveness of local policies and recommendations for improvement.

Projects Promoting a Culture of Peace:
These projects involve developing educational programs to promote a culture of peace and tolerance among students and the community. The research aims to understand the factors that promote or hinder peace in communities.

B. Faculty Publications

Articles in Social Journals:
Faculty members publish research related to social justice and peace issues, contributing to raising awareness of the importance of these issues.

International Studies on Human Rights:
These studies include analyzing international policies related to human rights, providing insights on how to improve the local situation.

Research Papers on Transparency and Accountability:
These papers focus on how to enhance transparency and accountability in public and private institutions.

C. Research Team Outputs

Reports on Community Support Programs:
Research teams issue reports outlining the results of programs aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and promoting social justice.

Studies on the Impact of Local Policies on Peace:

 These studies include evaluating the impact of local policies on promoting or undermining peace in the community.

• Research on Human Rights:
  This research focuses on how to promote and protect human rights in the local community.

  This information is published through:

  The university’s official website: https://univ-khenchela.com
  The official Facebook page:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZghffzdzpVI

  The YouTube channel:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZghffzdzpVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZghffzdzpVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZghffzdzpVI

  The dedicated page for Goal 16 on the university’s sustainable development site:
  https://univ-khenchela.com/explore/articles.php?article=1882

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