+++  We The Peoples is a global civil society campaign advocating for public participation at the UN.  +++

For strong public participation at the UN

Supporting inclusive and accountable global governance

#WeThePeoples

Humanity’s biggest challenges — like the climate crisis, war and violent conflict, pandemics, or inequality — are global and urgent. Global governance must improve to deal with them and be more accountable to the world's citizens.

Endorsed by

and over 300 additional groups

We advocate three proposals:

A UN World Citizens'
Initiative

Enabling people to propose global issues for UN action.

A UN Parliamentary
Assembly

Giving elected representatives a voice in global decision-making.

A UN Civil

Society Envoy

Ensuring stronger public and civil society engagement.

Together, we call for a more inclusive and accountable UN — add your voice.

News & Notes

A 2026 civil society declaration on Sustainable Development Goal 16 calls on governments to make the UN more representative, participatory and democratic, including through consideration of creating a UN parliamentary body. A UN Parliamentary Assembly is a proposal included in the "We The Peoples" platform.
The Global Solidarity Report 2026 finds renewed support for global citizenship and international cooperation after years of decline. Across 31 countries, more respondents identify as world citizens, support tax contributions to global problem-solving, and back stronger international institutions with enforcement powers. “The public mood is moving and the question is whether internationalists can seize the opportunity”, the report says.