Global Citizen Flashcards
What is an NGO
Non governmental organizations who work to improve the world
Global citizen
A state of mind
Appreciate that people of all countries are connected
Be aware and try to understand poverty, pollution, epidemics, natural disasters, and terrorism
Be aware of problems locally and globally
Respect diversity and human rights
Realize Canada is not the centre of the universe
Take action
Human rights
Rights that belong to all human beings
So important that they cannot be taken away
Given to everyone because they are human and needed for freedom and maintenance of a reasonable quality of life
Influence world situations
Raise awareness about the cause Leaflets Attract the media Dunfrasing Pump up the pressure Use consumer power Use your money
Global basis for marality
Right to liberty and life Right to education Right to participate in cultural life Freedom from torture and cruel punishment Freedom of throughly Right to and adequate standard of living
9 major causes of global issues
Retaliation and escalation Resources Class conflict Power hungry leadership Fundamentalism and extremism Learned behaviour Racism Social cultural differences Human nature
Who does the in work with
Governmwnt volunteers
Aid groups
In 4 goals
End extreme poverty
Ensure environmental sustainability
Fight for gender equality
Combat disease and hunger
What is the in all about
Unity in action for the common good
How many nations are in the in
193
What does the in do for refugees
A way for people to restart their lives
Provide books blankets and tent s
