Democracy Without BordersThe world’s citizens are ready to support & talk about a World Parliament. Leaders need to catch up, former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou comments on our new survey on the subject which revealed 40% in favor, 27% opposed, and 33% neutral globally
maylyin authoritarian countries, support for a #worldparliament is highest. people in not or partly free places seem to see it as a way to strengthen #democracy from the outside.
urban areas show much higher support compared to rural areas (surprise surprise).
young people aged 18-35 are driving this movement with the highest support. growing up with global crises, they might seek institutions that operate beyond national borders.
a new global survey reveals that 40% of respondents support the creation of a citizen-elected #worldparliament to handle global issues. only 27% are opposed, with the strongest support coming from the global south and underrepresented groups.
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A survey we commissioned, covering 101 countries, finds that 40% of respondents tend to support a #worldparliament while only 27% tend to be opposed and 33% are neutral. Support is strongest in the Global South. Learn more here: https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/40121/
Now available: the 2nd expanded & updated edition of "A #WorldParliament: Governance & Democracy in the 21st Century". This book explores the history, relevance & implementation of a monumental idea. Learn more about it: https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/world-parliament-book/
On this #UNDay we reinforce our call for a democratic transformation of the UN and for the establishment of a citizen-elected #worldparliament. "We, the Peoples", as the UN Charter actually begins, need to have a say. #UNDay2023
international survey shows strong support for a #worldparliament (#UNPA) and binding world laws.
in total 60% of respondents favor such an institution to address global issues. people from #kenya and #india approve most, while from #UK and #US came least support. public demand for #globalgovernance reform evident:
With the increase of #globalchallenges such as #climatechange German Member of Parliament Lars Castellucci agrees that we need a citizen-elected #WorldParliament
An initiative in Tamil Nadu has started collecting signatures in local communities calling on the #G20 to pass a resolution to create a #worldparliament. This year, the G20 is hosted by India https://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=3254268
A #worldparliament of rivers was recently proposed by Rita Brara & Maria Valeria Berros in a paper published by the Rachel Carson Center. It would institutionalize the rights and a legal personality of rivers. https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/26589/experts-call-for-a-world-parliament-of-rivers/
