See the lists of over 300 civil society groups and 120 members of parliament who endorse the campaign
See the lists of over 200 civil society groups and 120 members of parliament who endorse the campaign
We the Peoples - for inclusive global governance
The biggest challenges facing humanity such as pandemics, the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, violent conflict, forced displacement, discrimination and inequality are global and cross-cutting in nature. With each passing day, they become more pressing. International collaboration and global governance need to improve significantly and become more accountable to those affected most: the world’s citizens.
On the occasion of the UN’s 75th anniversary, heads of state and government committed to making global governance more inclusive. The UN Secretary-General promised to promote a new model based on full, inclusive and equal participation in global institutions. We agree. It is time to give people a stronger voice in global affairs and at the UN.
We call on the UN and member states to implement three specific institutional changes to strengthen the inclusive and democratic character of the UN:
A World Citizens' Initiative
#WorldCitizensInitiative
Study on implementation: PDF here
More details: worldcitizensinitiative.org
#WorldCitizensInitiative
Study on implementation: PDF here
More details: worldcitizensinitiative.org
#UNParliamentaryAssembly
Study on implementation: PDF here
More details: unpacampaign.org
A UN Parliamentary Assembly
#UNParliamentaryAssembly
Study on implementation: PDF here
More details: unpacampaign.org
A UN Civil Society Envoy
#UNCivilSocietyEnvoy
Background paper: PDF here
More details: together1st.org
#UNCivilSocietyEnvoy
Background paper: PDF here
More details: together1st.org
These new tools will help the UN and member states to tackle global challenges more effectively. They will enhance the legitimacy of global governance and facilitate its transformational potential.
Tangible changes in the UN’s functioning are urgently needed to realize the promise of the Preamble of the UN Charter which begins with the words, “We the Peoples of the United Nations”.