Monday, August 09, 2021

CALL FOR INCLUSIVE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

 https://www.wethepeoples.org/supporters/

https://www.wethepeoples.org/

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

The creation of the instrument of a World Citizens’ Initiative which enables people to put forward proposals on key issues of global concern for discussion and further action at the highest political level. Any proposal that reaches a certain threshold of popular support should be put onto the agenda of the UN General Assembly or Security Council.

#WorldCitizensInitiative
Study on implementation: PDF here

#UNParliamentaryAssembly
Study on implementation: PDF here
More details: unpacampaign.org

A UN Parliamentary Assembly

The creation of a UN Parliamentary Assembly which allows for the inclusion of elected representatives in the agenda-setting and decision-making of the UN. The assembly will act as a representative body and watchdog connecting the people with the UN and reflecting a broad diversity of global viewpoints.

A UN Civil Society Envoy

Setting up the office of a UN Civil Society Envoy to enable greater participation, spur inclusive convenings and drive the UN’s outreach to the public and civil society organisations. This envoy should champion the implementation of a broader strategy for opening up the UN to people’s participation and civil society voices.

#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”.

The following civil society groups and networks have endorsed the statement for inclusive global governance (in alphabetical order and here sorted by country). Note that new endorsements are received continuously. Sign here!

  1. AbibiNsroma Foundation, Ghana
  2. Accountability Lab, International
  3. Action for Sustainable Development, International
  4. ActionAid International, International
  5. African Child Agape Foundation, Malawi
  6. Africans Defenders, International
  7. Afrihealth Optonet Association, Nigeria/International
  8. Al Mumtaz Welfare Society, Pakistan
  9. AlphaZULU Advocates, UK/International
  10. Amis des Étrangers au Togo, Togo/International
  11. Asia Democracy Network, International
  12. Asia Development Alliance, International
  13. Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), International
  14. Asian Network for Free Elections, International
  15. Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA), International
  16. Asociatia GEYC, Romania
  17. Association of World Citizens, International
  18. ATRAHDOM, Guatemala
  19. Avaaz, International
  20. Bareedo Platform Somalia, Somalia
  21. Bays Planet Foundation, Nigeria
  22. Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations, Botswana
  23. Bridging Ventures, International
  24. Cameroon Vision (CAMVISION) Trust, Cameroon
  25. Center for War & Peace Studies, United States/International
  26. Centre for Human Rights-Nis, Serbia
  27. Centre for Muslim Youth In Peace and Development, Ghana
  28. Challenges Togo, Togo
  29. Children and Young People Living for Peace, Nigeria
  30. Citizens for Global Solutions, United States
  31. Citizens' Radio, India
  32. CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, International
  33. Coalition for the UN We Need, International
  34. Collectif des organisations de défense des droits de l’Homme et de la démocratie (CODDHD), Niger
  35. Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, International
  36. Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, International
  37. Congregation of the Mission, International
  38. Creativity Lab for Empowerment and Innovation, Palestine
  39. Cultural Infusion, Australia
  40. Defend Defenders, International
  41. Democracia Global - Movimiento por la Unión Sudamericana y el Parlamento Mundial, Argentina
  42. Democracy & Culture Foundation, International
  43. Democracy International, International
  44. Democracy Without Borders, International
  45. Democratic World Federalists, United States/International
  46. Disrupt Development, International
  47. Dr Uzo Adirieje Foundation (DUZAFOUND), Nigeria
  48. Earth Constitution Institute, International
  49. Edmund Rice International, International
  50. Egyptian Green Party, Egypt
  51. Einstein Centre for International Studies (CESI), Italy
  52. Emonyo Yefwe International, Kenya
  53. EPE Movement, Turkey/International
  54. European Institute for Political Studies in Moldova, Moldova
  55. Federalist Party of the United Kingdom, UK
  56. Forum 2000 Foundation, Czech Republic/International
  57. Forus International, International
  58. Freedom Forum Nepal, Nepal
  59. Friends of Franbarnie International, Liberia
  60. Fundación Agenda Ciudadana, Chile
  61. FutureWAVE, United States/International
  62. Global Call to Action Against Poverty, International
  63. Global Challenges Foundation, Sweden/International
  64. Global Distribution Advocates, United States/International
  65. Global Focus, Denmark
  66. Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent, International
  67. Global Governance Forum, Switzerland/International
  68. Global Justice Now, UK
  69. Global Peace and Prosperity Forum, UK/International
  70. Global Voice, United States
  71. Greenpeace, International
  72. Halley Movement Coalition, Mauritius
  73. Hope for Women and Children, Tanzania
  74. Human Equity Fund, Canada/International
  75. HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement, International
  76. Impact Voices - The Social Innovation Intermediary, Sri Lanka
  77. Indonesian Club, Indonesia
  78. Initiative and Referendum Institute at University of Southern California, United States
  79. Inspirator Muda Nusantara, Indonesia
  80. Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, South Africa
  81. Institute of Cultural Affairs-Benin, Benin
  82. International Alliance of Women, International
  83. International Presentation Association, International
  84. Intersection Association for Rights and Freedoms, Tunisia/International
  85. ISIZIBA Community Based Organizations of South Africa, South Africa
  86. Jade Propuestas Sociales y Alternativas al Desarrollo, A.C., Mexico
  87. Jamaica Environmental Entrepreneurs Advocacy Network, Jamaica
  88. Jaringan Aktivis Kemanusiaan Internasional (JAKI), Indonesia/International
  89. Keen and Care Initiative (KCI), Nigeria
  90. Kenyan Paraplegic Organization, Kenya
  91. Kijiji Yeetu, Kenya
  92. Kurdistan Without Genocide, Iraq
  93. Latin American and Caribbean Network for Democracy (REDLAD), International
  94. Leadership4SDGs, Netherlands/International
  95. Manusher Jonno Foundation, Bangladesh
  96. Medical IMPACT, International
  97. Mehr Demokratie! Österreich, Austria
  98. Moscow Helsinki Group, Russia
  99. Movimento Federalista Europeo, Italy
  100. MY World Mexico, Mexico
  101. National Alliance of Women's Organisations, UK
  102. National Campaign for Sustainable Development Nepal, Nepal
  103. NGO Federation of Nepal, Nepal
  104. Nigerian Network of NGOs, Nigeria
  105. Nkafamiya Rescue Mission, Nigeria
  106. NOW!, International
  107. One More Percent, Kenya
  108. One World Trust, UK
  109. ONG Maqay, Peru
  110. Open Society Foundations, International
  111. Organization Against Weapons of Mass Destruction in Kurdistan‎, Iraq
  112. Organization of the Justice Campaign, Iraq
  113. Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations, International
  114. Pakistan Development Alliance, Pakistan
  115. Pan Pacific and Southeast Asia Women’s Association, International
  116. Parlement des Jeunes Leaders de la Société Civile Guinéenne, Guinea
  117. Peace Day Philly, United States
  118. People's Federation for National Peace and Development, Malawi
  119. Peoples’ Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), India
  120. Progressive World Federalists, Canada/International
  121. Ramapough Lenape Nation, United States
  122. Reacción Climática, Bolivia
  123. Red Dot Foundation, India/International
  124. Red Line Art Works, UK
  125. Refugee Youth Empowerment Network, Tanzania
  126. Rethink Youth Platform, Zambia
  127. RSMH Landskrona fågel Fenix, Sweden
  128. Réseau Nigérien des Défenseurs des Droits Humains (RNDDH), Niger
  129. School of Civic Education, International
  130. Sino Euro Voices, Germany
  131. Sisters of Charity Federation, United States/International
  132. Society for Civic Participation and Direct Democracy, Bulgaria
  133. Society for Conservation and Sustainability of Energy and Environment, Nigeria
  134. Society for Threatened Peoples (GfbV), Germany/International
  135. Soroptimist International, International
  136. South Asian Federalists, International
  137. Stichting Mission Lanka, Netherlands
  138. Stimson Center's Global Governance, Justice and Security Program, United States
  139. Stop Fighting Start Voting, International
  140. Students for Global Democracy Uganda, Uganda
  141. Swiss Democracy Foundation, Switzerland/International
  142. Taşova Arıcılar ve Bal Üreticileri Derneği, Turkey
  143. The Global Sunrise Project, Canada
  144. The International Union for Experts of Sustainable Development, Egypt/International
  145. The May 18 Memorial Foundation, South Korea
  146. The Nature Conservancy, International
  147. The Unforgotten, International
  148. The Voluntary Team for Humanitarian Action, Egypt
  149. Together 2030, International
  150. Together First, International
  151. Transnational Institute, Netherlands/International
  152. UNANIMA International, International
  153. Union des Amis Socio Culturels d'Action en Developpement, Haiti
  154. United Nations Association for the Netherlands
  155. United Nations Association of South Africa, South Africa
  156. United Nations Association of Stenungsund, Tjörn and Orust, Sweden
  157. United Nations Association-UK, UK
  158. United Nations Youth Association of Zambia, Zambia
  159. Unity Earth, United States/International
  160. VIVAT International, International
  161. West Africa Action Network on Small Arms Nigeria, Nigeria
  162. Widows Rights International, UK/International
  163. World Citizen School Alliance, Germany
  164. World Citizens Association Australia (WCAA), Australia
  165. World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy, International
  166. World Roma Federation, International
  167. World without chemical and biological weapons, Iraq
  168. Young European Federalists, International
  169. Young World Federalists, International
  170. Youth Action for Rural Development in Liberia, Liberia
  171. Youth Harvest Foundation Ghana, Liberia 

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