The UN Charter describes a number of institutions which have served the well-being of humanity for generations. Yet, these institutions were based on a set of norms and assumptions that have since evolved, and, as with any system, change is required. This session will look at the institutions created in the Charter and how they can be modernized to better meet the needs of humanity today. Speakers will share their thoughts on the treatment of existing Institutions in the new Charter and what benefits would accrue from the various modifications. This session will look at the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Secretariat, the International Court of Justice and the collective security mechanisms.

Moderator:

Augusto Lopez-Claros, Executive Director, Global Governance Forum

Panelists:

• Ambassador Martin Kimani, Executive Director, Center on International Cooperation, New York University, & former Permanent Representative and Head of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations
• Ambassador Paula Narvaez, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations
• David Passarelli, Director of UNU’s Centre for Policy Research
• Patricia Nogueira Rinaldi, Associate Professor of International Relations, Facultades Campinas (FACAMP, Brazil)
• Andrew Strauss, Professor of Law and former Dean, University of Dayton School of Law