UN Democracy Caucus

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UN Democracy Caucus

"The Campaign for a United Nations Democracy Caucus is dedicated to the promotion and fulfillment of the principles of democracy and human rights embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Warsaw Declaration of the Community of Democracies. Towards that end, the Campaign seeks the permanent establishment of a UN Democracy Caucus as a group of democratic nations committed to strengthening the UN’s ability to promote democracy and human rights. The Campaign is particularly focused on the composition and activities of the UN Commission on Human Rights and the Economic and Social Council, as well as decisions made by the UN General Assembly and Security Council." [1]

One of three reports listed on their website includes:

"Enhancing U.S. Leadership at the United Nations

"Report of an Independent Task Force sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations and Freedom House, chaired by David Dreier and Lee H. Hamilton, with Project Directors Lee Feinstein and Adrian Karatnycky." [2]

NGO Coalition Members

Coordinated by:

Others who have joined the coalition include:

Individual Endorsements

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