Concept, Components and Promotion of Global Citizenship

Hemmati, Mojtaba

doi:10.22096/hr.2017.30781

Concept, Components and Promotion of Global Citizenship

Document Type : Research Article

Author

mojtaba hemmati

PhD in Public Law, Assistant Professor of department of Public and International Law, Judicial Sciences and Administrative Services University, Tehran, Iran.

10.22096/hr.2017.30781

Abstract

The term "citizenship" refers to an identity between a person and a city, state or nation. When combined with the term "global", it typically defines a person who places their identity with a "global community" above their identity as a citizen of a particular nation or place. The idea is that one’s identity transcends geography or political borders and that responsibilities or rights are or can be derived from membership in a broader class: "humanity". The message of Global citizenship is that the core social, political, economic and environmental realities of the world today should be addressed at all levels - by individuals, civil society organizations, communities and nation states - through a global lens. The lack of a global democratic government that is accountable and responsible against citizens in the face of global challenges, demonstrate the ineffectiveness and lack of effectiveness of the world existing structures. Therefore, to supplement the existing structures, global citizenship is performative and citizen-oriented. Citizens through information and communication networks participate in solving global issues, including environmental problems, human rights, peace and global poverty. This type of citizenship is promoted thorough information technology, environmental, multicultural and human rights education.

Keywords

Information Society

Humanity

Revitalization of the Planet

Multicultural Society

Global Citizenship

Subjects

Citizenship Rights

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