Press releases Democratic challenge at the UN Millennium Summit Charter 99 challenges world leaders to practice what they preach at the United Nations Millennium Summit from 5-8 September 2000 in New York. Charter 99, the campaign for global democracy has supporters in over 119 countries and 30 parliaments including Prime Ministers and Presidents.
Democratic accountability is the big idea at the UN Millennium Summit.
The UK is still sitting on the fence. But the same principles apply to international affairs. Democratic accountability and public participation are a force for good. They put pressure on governments to serve the people and get things done. The draft Declaration from the Summit is an excellent statement of principles and objectives.