Is it possible to abolish war? This is the thought-provoking question at the heart of Winston Langley’s new book. While many might disagree, Langley firmly believes the answer is yes! He argues that international security and peace are not just utopian ideals, but attainable goals, alongside essential issues like environmental protection and human rights enforcement. To make this vision a reality, he proposes a radically restructured United Nations for effective global governance. What do you think—can we really achieve a world without war? Discuss this and more at our upcoming World Citizen book Club: https://ow.ly/g8nS50TLf1s
Citizens for Global Solutions
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Washington, DC, District of Columbia 881 followers
Working for a peaceful, free, just and sustainable world community.
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Citizens for Global Solutions (CGS) works for global governance innovations today and democratic federal world government tomorrow -- to save our climate, to abolish war, and to unify the world.
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In case you missed it: We recently announced the winner of our New Voices 4 Global Solutions Essay Contest — Amarilys Delayla Torres-Nunez! A first-generation college student from Manatí, Puerto Rico, Amarilys is pursuing an interdisciplinary education at Ohio Wesleyan University, focusing on Anthropology, Zoology, and Psychology. As part of her prize, she attended the 2024 Ventotene International Seminar in Italy from September 1-6, and her essay was published in the winter edition of CGS’s Mondial Journal. Learn more about Amarilys, her essay, and her experience in Italy here: https://ow.ly/j0bI50TLfGT
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Happening tomorrow! Join us as we discuss Pages 141 – 320 of "The Idealist: Wendell Willkie's Wartime Quest to Build One World." Don't miss this opportunity to explore how his ideals resonate in today's world! Click the link for more details and to register: https://lnkd.in/gAyYaxNY
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🌐 On September 20, CGS hosted a side event at the UN Summit of the Future, in collaboration with the ImPACT Coalition for Just Institutions and the International Court of Justice. Our esteemed panel delved into the innovations of the International Criminal Court, the ICJ, and other tribunals, engaging in a vital discussion on the future of these institutions. They addressed the steps needed to ensure their universality and effectiveness while tackling threats to their independence and integrity. Don't miss this important conversation—watch the full discussion here: https://ow.ly/e7jN50TGh1y #GlobalJustice #InternationalLaw #PeaceAndJustice
Building a More Just Future: Buttressing Our International Judicial Architecture | Citizens for Global Solutions
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Join us for our World Citizen Book Club on October 12! We’ll be discussing Pages 141 – 320 of "The Idealist: Wendell Willkie's Wartime Quest to Build One World." Dive into the inspiring story of Willkie and his vision for global unity during a pivotal time in history. Don't miss this opportunity to explore how his ideals resonate in today's world! Click the link for more details and to register: https://lnkd.in/gAyYaxNY
Book Club Session #2 | The Idealist: Wendell Willkie's Wartime Quest to Build One World | Citizens for Global Solutions
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CGS Executive Director, Rebecca Shoot, will be presenting on the topic How International Law Supports Citizens Seeking Global Solutions at the Cobb Institute's John Cobb & Friends Gathering on October 1. The event kicks off at 10am PDT. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2bAjMNc
John Cobb & Friends Gathering: Rebecca Shoot | Cobb Institute: A Community for Process & Practice
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Join us for this online event on Tuesday, October 1, at 11am EDT. Two sessions will be available: one for Asia/Pacific and one for Americas/Africa/Europe. Civil society leaders involved in the UN Summit of the Future and the global nuclear abolition movement will discuss nuclear disarmament commitments in the Pact for the Future (to be adopted at the Summit) and relevant campaigns for their fulfillment. CGS Executive Director, Rebecca Shoot, joins fellow leaders in the conversation. Follow the link for more details and to register: https://lnkd.in/gfm6n-9G
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We are thrilled to reveal the winner of our New Voices 4 Global Solutions Essay Contest — Amarilys Delayla Torres-Nunez! Amarilys is a first-generation college student from Manatí, Puerto Rico. She’s currently pursuing a fascinating interdisciplinary education at Ohio Wesleyan University, with a focus on Anthropology, Zoology, and Psychology. As part of her prize, Amarilys attended the 2024 Ventotene International Seminar in Ventotene, Italy from September 1-6. Her essay will also be published in the winter edition of CGS’s Mondial Journal. Join us in congratulating Amarilys for her exceptional achievement and dedication to making a positive global impact! You can also learn more about Amarilys, her essay, and her experience in Italy by following the link below ⬇️⬇️
CGS Announces Winner of the New Voice 4 Global Solutions Essay Contest | Citizens for Global Solutions
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Join the discussion today from 3:30 - 4:30 PM EDT! CGS Executive Director, Rebecca Shoot, will participate on behalf of the ImPACT Coalition on Just Institutions and the International Court of Justice.
🚨Join us TOMORROW for our #UNGA High-Level Roundtable on the Summit of the Future. Featuring H.E. Maria Fernanda Espinosa, H.E. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, H.E. Guy Ryder, Maiara Folly, Nudhara Yusuf, and Dr. Richard Ponzio. ⏰3:30 - 4:30 PM EDT https://lnkd.in/eMczgEeW
Taking the Summit of the Future Agenda Forward: Facilitating Implementation through Dialogue, Research & Monitoring • Stimson Center
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Our Coordinator Heba Aly sharing the momentous flow of the Coalition's time in NY - read on and join the movement!
These few days in New York have been game-changing for the movement to reform the United Nations Charter, so that "We the People" get the global governance we deserve. On Thurs, Global Governance Forum launched its "Second Charter" report, with proposals for what a new Charter could look like, with Martin Kimani Ann Linde Global Challenges Foundation María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés: https://lnkd.in/dW58sPG6 On Sat, our newly launched UN Charter Reform Coalition hosted an event on the sidelines of the UN Summit of the Future with Maja Groff, Rebecca Shoot, Natalia N. Aishwarya Machani, Mark Malloch-Brown & Mary Robinson of The Elders Foundation: https://lnkd.in/dmuc3jvn On Mon, with Brenda Chikwe Mofya, Augusto Lopez-Claros, Fergus Watt, Tim Murithi, Andreas Bummel, I published this article in Al Jazeera Media Network making the case for re-writing the UN Charter: https://lnkd.in/dv6R-Bu6 And today, Brazilian President Lula da Silva made the call to reform the Charter at the UN General Assembly. Excerpt below: https://lnkd.in/dh8Xwzv3 Oh, and the Coalition launched its new website! https://lnkd.in/dCG_dWbb Momentum is growing, people! "About to turn 80, the United Nations Charter has never undergone comprehensive reform... The Charter’s current version fails to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. When the UN was founded, we were 51 countries. We are now 193 countries. Several countries were under colonial rule when the UN was founded. They had no say over its goals and functioning. It is time to react vigorously to this situation... One-off adjustments are not enough. We need to think about reviewing and revising the Charter comprehensively. The reform should include the following goals: - Transforming the Economic and Social Council into the main forum for dealing with sustainable development and the fight against climate change - Revitalizing the role of the General Assembly including in matters of international peace and security - Strengthening of the Peacebuilding Commission - Reform of the Security Council, focusing on its composition, working methods and veto powers in order to make it more effective and representative of contemporary realities. Excluding Latin America & Africa from the permanent seats of the Security Council is an unacceptable echo of domination practices from the colonial past. I have no illusions of the complexity of a reform like this, which will face crystalized interest in maintaining the status quo. It will require enormous negotiation effort. But that is our responsibility. We cannot wait for another world tragedy, like World War II, to only then build a new governance on its rubbles. The will of the majority can persuade those who cling to the raw expression and mechanisms of power."
The UN Charter needs rewriting
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