UN agencies publicly rejected the new GHF aid system in Gaza, arguing that it fails to meet humanitarian needs and allows the weaponization of aid, a stance taken amid deadly shootings near food distribution centers.

The UN Policy Brief outlines the limitations of current governance systems and charts potential transformative models that prioritize strategic foresight, inclusivity, transparency, and democratic engagement. The document calls for reforms that counter authoritarian tendencies, thus promoting values aligned with anti-fascist and progressive principles.

The UN-backed Cybercrime Convention, which United Nations agencies have been involved with, is coming under intense scrutiny. Critics argue that the treaty—pushed forward by authoritarian regimes and now gaining broader international support—creates legal cover for repressive state actions that clamp down on civil society and dissent. This development, highlighted during the upcoming IGF in Riyadh, raises serious concerns over the potential misuse of international digital policy frameworks.