UN80 Initiative: Implications of the UN reform for national and regional human rights NGOs

The UN80 reform process launched by the UN Secretary General in March 2025 aims to reshape how the UN operates.

While framed as modernisation, it has raised concerns about transparency, efficiency- driven reforms and limited opportunities for civil society engagement.

This webinar explains what the reform process means and how it may affect NGOs and human rights defenders engaging with UN human rights mechanisms.