Under its G20 presidency, Brazil is championing a critical mission: to reform and enhance the United Nations (UN).
This ambition, voiced by Mauricio Carvalho Lyrio, underscores the urgency of modernizing global governance and establishing robust peacekeeping frameworks.
With the world grappling with 183 conflicts, the call for a structural approach to safeguard human rights is louder than ever.
Brazil envisions a reformed UN as a potent force in conflict prevention.
Discussions on reform vary, spanning modifications to the Security Council, boosting the General Assembly, and fortifying the Economic and Social Council.
Brazil advocates for a holistic revamp, aiming for a UN that mirrors contemporary realities more closely.
The upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Rio de Janeiro will see global leaders deliberate on these reforms.
The agenda for the year focuses on social inclusion, sustainable development, and refining global governance structures.
Background
Brazil holds the G20 presidency until November 30, 2024, planning around 130 meetings and ending with a Rio summit in November, a key moment for global diplomacy.
Brazil seeks UN reform during its G20 term, reflecting its foreign policy goals and a history of advocating for more democratic global institutions.
It has long championed more equal governance, drawing from its journey as an emerging market in global politics and economics.
Brazil’s push to reform the UN, especially the Security Council, stems from its argument for a permanent seat, citing the current setup’s failure to mirror today’s geopolitical realities.
Its call for a more inclusive UN underpins a vision for a multipolar world, advocating for emerging economies’ influence on global agendas.