Russia’s war in Ukraine revives calls for Security Council expansion
The council was conceived in warfare – could that also bring reform, including adding a seat for Africa?
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The UN Security Council has lost its legitimacy
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Elect The Council
Elect The Council is an international campaign for the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In addition to engagement with UN member states, support and participation is being solicited from civil society, churches, business, non-governmental organisations and regional groupings. Elect The Council is working towards an enabling resolution to effect UNSC reform by two-thirds of the members of the UN General Assembly, based on a detailed set of recommendations tailored to the emerging world order. The campaign is coordinated by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).
UNSC Reform
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Russia’s war in Ukraine revives calls for Security Council expansion
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SA passes Kenya the baton in the Security Council relay
South Africa’s COVID-19 responsibility on the UN Security Council
Africa can become more influential in the UN Security Council
The UN Security Council is deadlocked
The UN Security Council has lost its legitimacy
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SA ends its first big act on the UN Security Council
South Africa proves its mettle on the UN Security Council
SA must exceed expectations on the Security Council
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TRT World Report – Rethinking the United Nations
Unblocking the Security Council
Grave consequences of an ineffective UN Security Council
From a 20th century relic to effective security governance
How far has Elect The Council progressed?
Through consultations, meetings and lobbying across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, we have refined the concept from a broad idea to a well founded proposal for a legitimate and effective UN Security Council. Click here to download the current concept note and summary of our proposal.