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Forus Engagement kit

Summit of the Future

In this kit you will find information on how to engage at the United Nations Summit of the Future, taking place on September 22-23, 2024.

Forus will play an active role in this once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of global governance - the Summit of the Future.

 

In this toolkit you will find key messages to raise Member States' ambition around the Summit of the Future, as well as our core demands for the Pact for the Future. You will also find additional information on events  organized by the Forus network, its members and project partners. 

 

The Summit is a high-level event where world leaders will gather to build a new international consensus for a better future. The Summit of the Future was first proposed in the 2021 Our Common Agenda Report as a response to the recognition that 21st-century challenges require a new, transformative approach to global cooperation 

 

Three years later, the Summit remains an important moment to boost the implementation of the sustainable development goals, rebuild trust in multilateralism and reaffirm the UN’s role in effective global governance, especially in a world where the value of international cooperation is increasingly being questioned. 

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At the heart of the Summit is the adoption of the Pact for the Future.

 

It will outline the actions needed to address global challenges and set humanity on a course for success as we approach the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and beyond. It is structured around five chapters, each addressing critical global issues:

  1. Sustainable Development and Financing for Development

  2. International Peace and Security

  3. Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Cooperation

  4. Youth and Future Generations

  5. Transforming Global Governance 

Annexed to the Pact are two key documents: 

  • The Global Digital Compact, which addresses digital inclusion, data governance, and AI for humanity.

  • The Declaration on Future Generations, which outlines commitments to safeguard future generations' rights and well-being. 

 

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List of events organised by the Forus network and project partners.


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will kick off its participation in the
Summit with a virtual side event on Redefining and Enhancing the Quality of Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Sustainable Development on September 20, 2024. Additionally, Forus will co-organize two in-person side events at the UN Headquarters in New York: a review of the UNMute Manual and a discussion on Advancing Global Governance Reform. Find the full list of events below.

 

 

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Share your messages

Whether you will be at the Summit of the Future or not, you can share messages and events you would like the Forus network to amplify using the form below. To support Forus's consolidated input for the Pact for the Future, below you can find a number of social media messages advocating for ambitious Member State actions on core demands identified by the Forus network.

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💪 Join the global civil society movement to ensure our demands are heard at the Summit of the Future. It’s time to ramp up ambitions. Less talk, more action! #UNMute @SOTF

📢🌍 Participation matters! Excluding civil society and the voices of communities is not an option. It's time to #UNMute civil society. 🔊💪

📣 We need an ambitious Pact for the Future, not a rehash of old promises. CSOs, let's lead the charge and show Member States the power of unity. #SOTF #UNMute

🌟The Summit of the Future is an opportunity not-to-be-missed to shape up tomorrow's world! Join us in showing the strength of civil society's ambition for the Pact for the Future. Let’s unite our voices for sustainable and inclusive action. #SOTF

Strengthening Accountability and Implementation Mechanisms

📊 Commitments without accountability mean nothing. We need clear mechanisms to hold governments accountable and ensure progress on the Pact for the Future. #AccountabilityMatters #PactForTheFuture #SOTF 🛠️ Words into action. We’re calling for real, enforceable accountability measures in global governance. Together, we can ensure that promises lead to progress. #ActionNotWords #SOTF #2030Agenda 🚨 The time for aspirational goals is over. The world needs robust accountability mechanisms to meet the urgent needs of people and planet. Let’s make this Pact count. #PactForTheFuture #ActionOverWords #SOTF

Promoting Inclusive Global Governance

🌍 Inclusivity is the future of global governance. Marginalized voices must be at the table, shaping decisions that affect their futures. #InclusiveGovernance #SOTF #EquityFirst ✊ Representation matters. We demand inclusive global governance that reflects the true diversity of the world—everyone, everywhere must be heard. #GovernForAll #SOTF #UNMute 🗣️ Time to address historical injustices! Global governance must prioritize equity and representation, ensuring marginalized communities lead decision-making. #GovernWithEquity #SOTF #GlobalJustice ⚙️ Global governance reform must leave no one behind. The voices of civil society and the Global Majority must be central in shaping the future. #InclusiveReform #GlobalJustice #SOTF

Ensuring Sustainable and Equitable Development

🌱 Development for all, not just a few. International cooperation must empower all nations, with a focus on the most marginalized. We need real commitments to close the gaps. #SustainableFuture #LeaveNoOneBehind #SOTF 📈 Fulfilling financial commitments is essential. We need innovative financing to close the gaps in sustainable development and climate action. #FinanceForDevelopment #EquitableFuture #SOTF 🌍 Global development requires a shift in power. It's time for resource distribution that empowers developing countries and marginalized communities. #GlobalCooperation #DevelopmentForAll #SOTF

Human Rights and Civic Space

🚨 The shrinking civic space is a global crisis. Civil society voices are critical to shaping inclusive, just, and peaceful societies. We must #UNMute civil society worldwide. #HumanRights #SOTF 🛡️ Civil society is under attack. We demand protection for human rights defenders and civic space worldwide. Without civil society, sustainable development will falter. #DefendCivicSpace #SOTF #HRDefenders 🔊 Civic space is essential for global progress. Governments must be held accountable to ensure human rights and peace are at the heart of the Pact for the Future. #CivicSpace #PactForTheFuture #SOTF

Youth and Future Generations

🌍 A future for all generations starts with youth today. We call on global leaders to prioritize youth participation and ensure their rights are upheld. #YouthEngagement #ActForFuture #SOTF 🌱 Young people are critical stakeholders today. Let’s ensure their voices shape the policies that will affect their future and protect their rights. #YouthLead #FutureGenerations #SOTF 💪 Youth rights are human rights. It’s time for youth to be central in decision-making processes across all levels of governance. #YouthVoice #SOTF #InvestInYouth

Climate Action, Environmental Protection

🌎 We can’t wait for climate action. The time to act is now. The Pact for the Future must prioritize support for countries most affected by the climate crisis. #ClimateJustice #UrgentActionNow #SOTF 🛑 Fossil fuels must go. We need clear commitments to phase out fossil fuel and transition to renewable energy. #FossilFreeFuture #ClimateAction #SOTF 🌿 A sustainable future for all. Global solidarity is crucial to ensure equitable climate adaptation and mitigation for developing countries. #ClimateSolidarity #GreenFuture #SOTF

Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation

🔬 Technology must serve everyone. It’s time to bridge the digital divide and ensure that technological advancements benefit the most marginalized. #TechForGood #STIForAll #SOTF 🌐 The future of technology must be inclusive. We must ensure that science and innovation work for the many, not the few, with a focus on human rights. #STIForAll #TechEquity #SOTF ⚙️ Ethical innovation is non-negotiable. Science, technology, and innovation must bridge divides, not widen them. Let’s make sure STI is inclusive and rights-based. #EthicalTech #STIForAll #SOTF

Digital rights and Governance

🌐 Digital rights are human rights. We must ensure that digital governance is inclusive and protects the rights of all individuals, especially those most marginalized. Civil society must be at the center of this transformation. #DigitalRights #InclusiveGovernance #SOTF #GlobalDigitalCompact #CADE 🛡️ Civil society cannot be sidelined in the digital age. Our role in shaping fair, equitable digital governance must be recognized and supported. Let’s build a digital future that respects human rights and democracy. #DigitalRights #CivilSocietyMatters #SOTF #CADE ⚖️ Fair digital governance isn’t optional—it’s essential. The future of the internet must protect privacy, promote freedom of expression, and enable inclusive civic participation. Let’s #UNMute civil society. #DigitalRights #SOTF #GlobalDigitalCompact #CADE

#UNmute civil society

Have your say in shaping the future of civil society's role at the UN! 🌐 Let's UNMute civil society together! Learn more about the initiative here: https://unmuteinitiative.org/

 

📢 Your insights can help open up more space for CSO participation in UN processes. Join us for an event on how to #UNMute civil society at the UN!  #SoTF https://unmuteinitiative.org/unmute-event-summit-of-the-future/

 

🔊 Engage, Empower, UNMute: Global challenges demand inclusive solutions. Together, we can strengthen civil society’s participation in multilateral spaces for a more equitable future. #UNMute #SOTF #HumanRightsForAll 

Hashtags: Here are some hashtags we may want to use #SoTF #GlobalGoals #SDGs  #Agenda2030 #SDG16Now #UNMute #SummitOfTheFuture
 
Whom to tag:
  • Forus members: find a list of handles here
  • At the UN: @UN,  @antonioguterres, @AminaJMohammed, @UN_PGA, @GuyRyder 
    • Co-facilitators of the Summit of the Future Process: Ambassador Antje Leendertse, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations: @GermanAmbUN_NY 

    • and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN: @GermanyUN  - Ambassador Neville Gertze, Permanent Representative of Namibia to the United Nations: @NevilleGertze and the Permanent Mission of Namibia to the UN: @NamibiaUN 

    • Co-facilitators of the Global Digital Compact: The Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations, Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo: @ErnestRwamucyo and the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the UN: @RwandaUN. The Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations, Ambassador Anna-Karin Eneström: @AkEnestrom and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN: @SwedenUN 

    • Co-facilitators of the Declaration on Future Generations: The Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, Ambassador Yoka M.G. Brandt: @yokabrandt and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN: @KingdomNL_UN. The Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the United Nations, Ambassador Brian Wallace: @BCMWallace_UN and the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the UN: @PRUNJAMGeneva 

  • Forus partners: @NGOMajorGroup, @TAPNetwork2030 @whiteband, @CIVICUSalliance, @Action4SD, @amnesty, @WorldVision, @ISHRglobal, @unfoundation, @Watch4hr, @c4unwn 
  • Regional tags: e.g. @EU_Commission @_AfricanUnion
  • At country level:
    • Your country's president/prime minister and other world leaders actively engaging with the 2030 Agenda ahead of the SDG summit - eg. @POTUS President of the United States, or @miaamormottley Prime Minister of Barbados and @JustinTrudeau Prime Minister of Canada (both co-chairs of the Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Group since 2022), @LAZARUSCHAKWERA President of the Republic of Malawi, @JoseRamosHorta1 President of East Timor, @LulaOficial President of Brazil, @PresidentIRL President of Ireland.