Solidarity

Global citizenship does not entail a legal status. It refers more to a sense of belonging to the global community and common humanity, with its presumed members experiencing solidarity, collective responsibility and identity among themselves at the global level.


Solidarity is thus one of the main values forming part of Education for Global Citizenship (GCED) and Sustainable Development (ESD).


The sharing of experiences and good practices – be it about how to prevent risks, protect the cultural heritage or our Planet’s biological diversity – forms a very important part of such solidarity.


The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has affirmed that “lasting peace can only be built on equal respect for the human rights and the dignity of every woman and man. This is the foundation for solidarity within societies and between them. This is also the basis for promoting dialogue and fostering mutual understanding.”


The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), adopted in 2000, and the commitment to future Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are also an expression of solidarity – as well as of collective responsibility – at the international level.


 

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