Global Civil

Society
Group I
What is Global Civil Society ?
Global civil society
Global civil society consists of international
organizations, movements, and networks driven by
shared values like social justice and environmental
sustainability. These groups include NGOs, grassroots
movements, and faith-based organizations, among
others. They collaborate across borders to address
global issues like human rights abuses, poverty, and
environmental degradation.
1. Human Rights Organization Advocate
(HRW, NAACP, CDF, OHCR, ACHPR, AHRC)

A human rights advocate is

someone who speaks up for
fairness and equality. They work
to protect people from abuse,
discrimination, and injustice.
Advocates raise awareness, help
victims, and push for laws and
policies that respect everyone's
rights. They can be activists,
lawyers, journalists, or even just
regular people who care deeply
about making the world a better
place for everyone.
 Human Rights Organizations in Global Civil Society

➢ Human Rights Watch (HRW)

➢ National Association for the Advancement of Colored

People (NAACP)

➢ Children's Defense Fund (CDF)

➢ Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human

Rights (OHCHR)

➢ African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)

➢ Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)

Human Rights Organizations in Global Civil
Society
• Flora Berggren

Flora Berggren Flora Berggren Flora Berggren

National Association for the Advancement of

Human Rights Watch (HRW) • Chief Children's Defense Fund (CDF)
Colored People (NAACP)

Flora Berggren Flora Berggren Flora Berggren

Office of the United Nations High African Commission on Human and

Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)
 Human rights watch
HRW is a global human rights organization that conducts
research and advocacy on human rights issues
worldwide. It exposes human rights violations, pushes for
policy changes, and holds governments and other
actors accountable for their actions. HRW operates in
various countries and collaborates with local partners to
address a wide range of human rights concerns.

• Focus: They look into issues like fairness,

freedom, and safety for people around the
world.

• Impact: Their reports and actions help stop

unfair treatment and protect people's rights
globally.
 National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP is a prominent civil rights organization in the
United States. While its primary focus is on advancing
the rights of African Americans, it also addresses global
human rights issues, such as racial discrimination and
inequality. The NAACP engages in advocacy efforts
domestically and often collaborates with international
partners to promote racial justice globally.

• Focus: They fight against unfair treatment based on

skin color in the U.S. and around the world.

• Impact: Their work has led to changes in laws and

attitudes, making life fairer for people of color.
 Children's Defense Fund (CDF)
Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit
organization focused on child advocacy in the United
States. It works to ensure that all children have access to
healthcare, education, and a safe environment. While
its scope is primarily domestic, CDF's advocacy efforts
often intersect with global human rights issues, such as
child poverty and education rights, contributing to
global discussions and initiatives.

• Focus: They work to make sure all children have

good schools, healthcare, and protection from harm.

• Impact: They've helped create laws and programs

to keep kids safe and healthy, both in the U.S. and in
other countries.
 Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR) is a United Nations agency
dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights
worldwide. It provides assistance to governments,
monitors human rights situations, and supports civil
society organizations working on human rights issues. The
OHCHR plays a crucial role in shaping global human
rights discourse and advocating for the implementation
of international human rights standards.
• Focus: They make sure countries follow rules that
protect people's rights and treat everyone fairly.

• Impact: Their work helps prevent abuses and hold

governments accountable for treating people right.
 African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
(ACHPR)
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
(ACHPR) ACHPR is a regional human rights body
established to promote and protect human rights in
Africa. It monitors human rights situations, investigates
violations, and provides recommendations to African
governments. The ACHPR works closely with civil society
organizations across the continent and contributes to
global human rights efforts, particularly in addressing
regional challenges and promoting African perspectives
on human rights.
• Focus: They make sure people in Africa are treated
fairly and have the same rights as everyone else.

• Impact: Their efforts have led to better laws and

protections for people in Africa, making life more fair
and equal.
 Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC):
Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is a regional
human rights organization focusing on Asia. It
documents human rights abuses, provides legal
assistance to victims, and advocates for justice and
accountability. While its primary focus is on Asian
countries, AHRC also engages in global human rights
advocacy, collaborating with international partners and
contributing to broader discussions on human rights
issues.
• Focus: They fight against things like torture, unfair
arrests, and not being able to speak freely in Asia.

• Impact: Their work helps protect people's rights and

freedoms, making life safer and fairer for everyone in
Asia.
 Relevant Issue of
Cosmopolitan Principle
 International Law

Cosmopolitan
principles Women’s right and transnational solidarity

Cosmopolitanism is the Transnational Action for Aid and

idea that all human development
beings are, or could or
should be, members of
a single community. Green Activists

Consumers as Global citizens

 Cosmopolitan principles
1. Equal worth and dignity;
2. Active agency;
3. Personal responsibility and countable;
4. Consent;
5. Collective decision-making about public matters through voting
procedures;
6. Inclusiveness and subsidiarity
7. Avoidance of serious harm; and
8. Sustainability
 Cosmopolitan principles

The principles of cosmopolitanism are the conditions of taking cultural

diversity seriously and of building a democratic culture to mediate
clashes of the cultural good. They are, in short, about the conditions
of just difference and democratic dialogue.
 International law
A system of treaties and agreements
between nations that governs how nations
interact with other nations, citizens of other
nations, ang businesses of other nations.

Four sources of international law

1. Treaties and conventions

2. Custom
3. General principles of law
4. Judicial decisions and teachings

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 Women’s right and transnational
solidarity

Transnational feminism refers to both a

contemporary feminist paradigm and the
corresponding activist movement. Both the
theories and activist practices are
concerned with how globalization and
capitalism affect people across nations,
races, genders, classes, and sexuality.

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 Transnational Action for Aid and
Development

• People from different countries working

together to help others in need, like giving
food and medicine.

• Making sure everyone gets help no matter

where they're from, because everyone
deserves a fair chance.

• Respecting and understanding that every

community is different, and helping in
ways that they need and understand.
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 Green Activists

• Green activists are people who care a lot about

protecting the Earth and its plants and animals.

• They work with others around the world to solve

big problems like pollution and climate change.

• They want to make sure that everyone, no

matter where they live, has clean air, water, and
a safe place to live.

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 Consumers as Global
citizens

Consumers as citizen is someone who makes

purchasing choice in respect of the
sustainable development of the world
community.

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 What are the benefits of the cosmopolitan
approach?

Global awareness: The cosmopolitan approach exposes

learners to a variety of global perspectives, cultures,
and experiences. It helps them understand that
they are part of a global community and
develop empathy and understanding towards
others

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