Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) promotes inclusive societies grounded in accountability, transparency, and the rule of law. As global communities face conflict and institutional fragility, transformative action is urgent. This volume is a Madras Christian College initiative, merging professor reflections with student insights. Rooted in ethical leadership, the book engages with the UN 2030 Agenda, exploring human rights, justice access, governance reforms, and peacebuilding. By combining theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, contributors examine opportunities for building peaceful societies. This interdisciplinary collection fosters dialogue across generations, serving as a testament to collaborative scholarship. By providing a platform for faculty and students to contribute to global discourse, the College affirms its role in nurturing informed citizens. This publication serves as a vital resource for scholars and policymakers seeking to advance peace and strong institutions globally. This book is part of the Interdisciplinary Book Publication Drive 2026, an initiative of the Office of Research & Development, Madras Christian College, reaffirming our dedication to academic scholarship and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Mr Gabriel Karthik K
Gabriel Karthick K is an Assistant Professor of English (Self-financed Stream) at Madras Christian College, where he is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic mentorship. With a strong interdisciplinary orientation and a commitment to socially relevant scholarship, he contributes meaningfully to contemporary literary and cultural studies. He previously served as Assistant Professor of English at Voorhees College, where he gained valuable experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum engagement, and student research guidance. His academic journey began at Voorhees College, Vellore, where he completed his B.A., M.A., and M.Phil. in English. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Refugee Literature at Sacred Heart College (Autonomous). His research reflects a deep engagement with displacement studies, identity, trauma narratives, and human rights discourse. Expanding his academic horizons beyond literature, he also holds an M.A. in Political Science and has earned several postgraduate diplomas and certificates from Indira Gandhi National Open University. This interdisciplinary foundation enriches his research perspective, enabling him to engage with themes at the intersection of literature, politics, justice, and global studies. He has presented and published several research papers on diverse themes at national and international forums, demonstrating his sustained commitment to scholarly inquiry. His academic interests include Refugee Literature, Postcolonial Studies, Cultural Studies, Political Thought, and Sustainable Development discourse. Through his teaching and research, he seeks to cultivate critical thinking, ethical awareness, and socially responsible engagement among students.
