INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN A VIEW OF COSMOPOLITAN LAW FROM A HABERMASIAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The article explores the influence of international organizations, such as the United Nations (UN) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in the formulation of global policies, addressing their relationship with higher education and the dynamics of global governance. From the perspective of Jürgen Habermas' cosmopolitan law, the importance of these institutions in the promotion of a global democracy and the formulation of provisional consensus through communicative action is analyzed. The text highlights how globalization and the interdependence of states reinforce the need for international organizations to deal with global issues, such as human rights and education. In addition, the study conducts a historical survey of documents and conferences produced between 1945 and 2022, emphasizing the contributions of these bodies in the definition of policies aimed at education and sustainable development. The right to education is discussed as an essential part of global policies, with emphasis on the need to ensure equal opportunities at all educational levels, especially in Higher Education. Finally, the article articulates the challenges faced by Higher Education, such as adapting to technological and social changes, and proposes that building a global democratic community depends on the collaboration and active participation of Member States in inclusive and equitable global governance.