Hey fam, global governance just got a fresh look at the SCO+ meeting in Tianjin! On September 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled his Global Governance Initiative (GGI), a new framework built around five pillars: sovereign equality, international law, multilateralism, a people-first approach, and tangible action. 🌏✨
In his summit speech, President Xi stressed that respecting each nation's sovereignty and following shared rules are key to solving today's big challenges—from climate change to digital trust. He also highlighted the need for cooperation, not competition, calling on all members to put people at the center of policy and deliver real-world results. 🤝💡
Meanwhile, Dr. Eyad Abu Mustafa, a lecturer at Gaza University, weighed in on how global governance ties into humanitarian issues on the ground. He pointed to what he calls 'clear violations of international humanitarian law' by the Israeli occupying state and its military. Dr. Abu Mustafa's remarks underline the urgency of bridging high-level talks with on-the-ground realities. ⚖️🕊️
As young professionals who juggle fast-paced tech life and social causes, these discussions matter. From ensuring fair trade to protecting human rights, global governance shapes the world we'll inherit. Stay tuned for more updates on how these ideas evolve—and how we can have a say in them! 🚀🌍
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Gaza lecturer says Israel blatantly violating international law
cgtn.com
