The demand for reforming the UN Security Council has been a frequent topic in global discussions, considering that the UN structure dates back to the end of World War II. The most recent reform, an increase in non-permanent membership from 6 to 10 members, occurred during the Cold War. At the recent UN Security Council reform event, it was concluded that there is an urgent need for an overhaul and reconfiguration to make it more representative, effective, coherent, and accountable.
The UN acknowledged that this reform process hasn’t yielded substantial results. Representing the global youth, India has been at the forefront, pushing for much-needed reforms at the UNSC in the third decade of the 21st century. During its G20 presidency, India took a step towards reforms by announcing the Delhi Declaration, which included the African Union as a permanent member of the G20.
Highlighting the importance of hearing and recognizing the concerns of the global south and advocating for inclusive and human-centric development, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations spoke about the necessity for changes at the recent UNSC reform event.
Demanding similar changes that India has advocated for through its G20 presidency. In a world that’s changing fast, the council needs a makeover. It’s high time we move forward from how things are and welcome a new UN Security Council—one that truly mirrors the vibrant and diverse world it represents.
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India has been rallying for changes in the United Nations Security Council for quite some time now. They’re pushing for more permanent members beyond the current five. The G20 Summit had a strong focus on revamping big institutions like the Security Council. Prime Minister Modi urged everyone at the G20 to update the Council to better suit today’s world. That same vibe carried over to a UN event in New York, hosted by India’s mission. They’re part of the L-69 group, a bunch of 32 nations from the global south, all banding together for Security Council reforms. During this event, top guns, like India’s UN ambassador, pointed out that the UN’s facing a credibility crisis, in part because the Council is stuck in the past, reflecting an old-fashioned power balance.
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