G20 2025 SUMMIT
SOUTH AFRICA
In 2025, the M20 hosted its inaugural summit in Johannesburg, South Africa which culminated in the M20 Johannesburg declaration. To date, the declaration symbolises a unified front of 66 organisations, and counting, dedicated to ensuring the pillars of democracy and human rights are no longer sidelined in the ever-evolving digital space.
The declaration was formally handed over to South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 November 2026.
Key work in the 2025 G20 cycle
The South African members for the 2025 M20
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The M20 story
As media systems face increasing pressure from disinformation, economic instability, technological disruption, and political interference, the M20 is a global civic initiative seeking to ensure ensure that issues affecting journalism and information integrity are addressed in the G20 policy agenda.