Rewriting the rules of our international order: Is it time for a new UN Charter?
Rewriting the rules of our international order: Is it time for a new UN Charter?
The international order is fracturing. The UN — founded 80 years ago in the aftermath of WWII — is struggling to remain relevant in a world shaped by 21st-century challenges. From climate breakdown to shifting global power dynamics, the rules of the game no longer reflect today’s realities. And for many, they're not fair.
The Security Council remains dominated by a handful of WWII victors, while many states feel sidelined.
Meanwhile, some of the world's most powerful countries are openly flouting international law, pulling out of UN institutions, and undermining multilateralism altogether.
As one British politician recently put it: “The postwar global order has come crashing down.”
If the UN is to survive — and thrive — it must evolve. Fortunately, there’s already a mechanism built into its founding document: Article 109, which allows for Charter reform.
Join us for a bold, interactive conversation with:
Heba Aly, Director of the UN Charter Reform Coalition, longtime journalist and expert on aid policy and humanitarian crises.
Together, we’ll explore:
What should a reimagined international order look like?
How do we counter polarisation and ensure reforms serve people—not power?
Who must be at the table—and how do we build a truly inclusive, global movement for reform?
This is not a panel. It’s a participatory session for funders, activists, diplomats, and changemakers who believe in rethinking multilateralism from the ground up.
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Space is limited. Come ready to engage. The future of global governance may depend on it.