A reforma da ONU: possibilidades de democratização da organização

Abstract

The paper discusses the possibilities for democratization of the UN which is an aspect of the debate on its reform, which began at the end of the Cold War and has incorporated two key issues: the representation of non-state actors and the character of decision making. This paper draws a historical line of the organization, highlighting the problems that has faced and analyzes the various proposals for reform of its unique character-making organ, the Security Council, by increasing the representation of countries from different regions the globe, as well as the need for improved mechanisms for participation of organized civil society, especially Non-Governmental Organizations in tables of organization.