Serving as a catalyst for democracy and SDG 16 at the United Nations
Amanda Sourek, International IDEA’s Outreach and UN Liaison Officer, delivers a statement on behalf of International IDEA at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly on 23 February 2023, at UN Headquarters, New York. Credit: Sunil Pal, International Development Law Organization
The Office of the Permanent Observer for International IDEA to the UN works with member states, multilaterals and civil society to advocate for greater visibility on issues linked to democracy. In 2023, International IDEA co-organized 14 events, including on the human rights situation in Myanmar, the breakdown of Sudan’s democratic transition and obstacles to women’s political participation.
Partnering with civil society and multilaterals, the Institute spearheaded initiatives leading up to the SDG Summit, highlighting the significance of peace, justice and inclusive institutions for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Moreover, International IDEA delivered 17 powerful statements, bringing the lens of democracy into UN consultations, debates, and negotiations.
The North America programme also launched a UN and democracy newsletter and laid the groundwork for a UN and democracy hub—a digital portal to be launched in 2024 that will provide a one-stop shop of resources on the UN and democracy.
‘International IDEA believes that advancing democracy is critical to achieve the 2030 Agenda … Therefore, promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, ensuring access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels, are tasks essential for the achievement of the SDGs.’
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