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Independent Diplomat (ID) is an innovative new venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. A non-profit advisory group, it was created to enable broader participation in diplomatic decision-making in forums such as the United Nations (UN) and to reform the machinery of international diplomacy, thereby strengthening the agreements and policies that arise from diplomatic negotiations, in particular at the UN.
There are a great many people who are ignored and marginalised in the world of diplomacy – usually those who are suffering the most. Due to a combination of inexperience and lack of resources, they are unable to put their views across effectively in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, and as a result, are routinely denied their legitimate voice. This is not only unfair, but too often produces unsustainable agreements that, by failing to take everyone’s interests into account, contribute to instability and violent conflict.
Independent Diplomat was founded in 2004 by former British diplomat Carne Ross to remedy this diplomatic deficit and to open the closed doors of an international diplomatic system that has historically favoured the powerful and influential.
Support from the Foundation provides ID with the flexibility to take on new, urgent projects before securing full project support. In particular, ID is exploring a climate change initiative, a project to make the United Nations Security Council more inclusive, and a possible new client in Africa.
www.independentdiplomat.com
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