G20 Social launches a global call for inclusion, democracy, and governance reforms

The Rio de Janeiro Declaration, emerging from the G20 Social, amplifies the demands of social movements for global justice, the fight against hunger and climate change, and the urgent reform of international governance. The event concludes this Saturday, ahead of the leaders' meeting next week.

The G20 Social's goal is to increase the participation of non-governmental stakeholders in G20 activities and decision-making processes. During the Brazilian presidency, the G20 will carry a special motto: “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.”

The closing of the G20 Social was marked by emphatic speeches and the presentation of the Rio de Janeiro Declaration, a document prepared in collaboration with social movements from around the world. The event, held alongside the G20 activities, emphasized the urgency of reforming global governance to address contemporary challenges such as climate change, social inequalities, and geopolitical crises. 

The Declaration stresses that its development included contributions from historically marginalized groups, such as women, black people, indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities, workers in both formal and informal economies, traditional communities, and people experiencing homelessness. These segments, often affected by global decisions, demand more participation in global governance processes. 

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