About The 2048 Commission
Today’s world faces overlapping threats: climate crisis, pandemics, widening inequalities, and disruptive changes from artificial intelligence. Superpowers compete for dominance, fueling instability and conflict. This turmoil has triggered unprecedented human rights violations and widespread anxiety, with people feeling divided and vulnerable to misinformation. There is a growing gap between public expectations and government actions.
In 1948, international cooperation based on shared principles led to the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,though not all injustices were addressed. Now, global challenges are even more complex and far-reaching.
The call is for renewed collective responsibility and effective global governance rooted in accountability and humanity. Amnesty International, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and ILGA World have partnered to launch the 2048 Commission, an initiative that aims to build coalitions across sectors to shape a future where human rights and governance meet modern needs.
The Commission will recommend transformations required for a revitalized global governance system, examining challenges such as climate collapse, technological advances, wealth concentration, and persistent inequalities. Independent working groups will explore ways to empower civil society and expand accountability beyond states. Their findings will guide a global citizens Assembly in 2028, setting the path toward 2048.
Project Overview
The 2048 Commission will rethink global human rights governance for the 21st century. Structured around eight working groups — spanning UN institutional reform, international law, non-state actors, environmental rights, technology governance, economic paradigms, and accountability — the Commission will produce substantive outputs including reports, working papers, and event proceedings over a multi-year mandate.
The Commission operates as a distinct initiative, with its own intellectual identity, convening authority, and public profile. It will produce reports, convene events, and engage high-level international stakeholders across governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector.
A dedicated brand identity is required to give the Commission a distinctive, authoritative visual presence — coherent with Amnesty International's broader identity but clearly differentiated as a forward-looking commission with its own mandate and voice.
Budget
A fixed-fee proposal is preferred, broken down by phase. The budget envelope for this engagement is £5,000.
Proposal Requirements
- A one-page proposal describing the approach to this brand design project and collaboration with 2048 Commission Secretariat, including links to company/work profile and samples of work.
Submission Instructions
Please send your proposal by Friday 15th June 2026 to: Ces Millado: [email protected]. Subject line: “RFP – The 2048 Commission Brand Design Proposal”.
