I World Congress of the International Group of Civil Diplomacy
November 2024 - Malaga, Spain
Next November in the City of Malaga (Spain) the first world congress of the International Group of Civil Diplomacy will be held, in which we will analyze the global situation of the world in the 21st century and the solutions that can be provided through the action of Civil Society.
The congress is free to participate through registration
Global Civil Society
Global civil society, understood as the actions of diverse networks of individuals who act in a cross-border and deterritorialized manner and who
They have the ability to influence public debate.
Today's globalization is political, technological, cultural, economic and, in turn, has been influenced since the end of the 20th century by new media.
of information and communication, which has led to a connection between the different local, national, regional and global spaces, where
various actors interact individually, collectively and institutionally
The end of the cold war and growing global interrelation have undermined the
territorial distinction between civil and uncivil societies, between the West
democratic and the East and South undemocratic, and have questioned the State
centralized and traditional […] and that evolution, in turn, has opened new
possibilities for political emancipation (Kaldor, 2005: 30).
State decentralization and the possibility of new actors entering the framework and questioning decision-making, has resulted in global civil society being an empirical phenomenon and its collective actions becoming events. common today.
It is clear that global civil society is a phenomenon that is occurring in various
regions around the globe. Regarding this topic, a fundamental question arises.
Is it possible to carry out global public policies influenced or dictated
by global civil society?
To answer this question, we must keep in mind
that public policies are only one type of policy within the great catalog of
typologies of policies and that their specific character lies in the participation of the
citizenship and its targeting.
Proposals for a congress that changes the present and future of global society
The greatest commitment of the International Civil Diplomacy Group is to explore, from independence and freedom of opinion, proposals and implementation, the search for new real and achievable solutions through new ways of working.
Our commitment is global and effective,
Awareness and education initiatives
Develop awareness and education campaigns aimed at both the local population and refugees and internally displaced persons, with the aim of promoting acceptance, tolerance and inclusion in new communities. These initiatives should include cultural activities, cultural exchanges and volunteer programs that promote interaction and mutual understanding between different groups.
Strengthen social protection and assistance systems
Develop and implement policies and programs that guarantee global protection and well-being, including the prevention and response to gender violence, the identification and support of the most vulnerable people, such as children and people with disabilities, and the promotion of participation community in decision-making on issues that affect their well-being.
Equitable access to employment
Implement policies and programs that promote equal employment opportunities, including the elimination of legal and administrative barriers that may prevent your access to work. Search for new alternatives for young entrepreneurs for a new, fairer and more sustainable economy that creates more decent jobs.
Quality global healthcare
One of the most basic rights of society is access to healthcare, which due to its high cost, is unfortunately only accessible to the most socially advanced countries in this regard, such as Spain, with free healthcare for the entire population society. One of the tasks of civil society is to find feasible mechanisms, based on social solidarity, so that the entire world population has free access to healthcare as an inalienable basic right.
The Global Hunger Problem
One of the problems that most concerns us in today's society due to its level of injustice is hunger.
Many failed attempts to solve the problem, but the interests of a few above the common good prevent it.
It is time for global civil society to speak up and look for real alternatives for a just and lasting solution.
The global problem of hunger and food insecurity has shown an alarming increase since 2015, a trend exacerbated by a combination of factors including the pandemic, conflict, climate change and deepening inequalities.
In 2022, approximately 735 million people (or 9.2% of the world's population) were in a state of chronic hunger, a sharp increase compared to 2019. This data underscores the severity of the situation and reveals a growing crisis. Additionally, an estimated 2.4 billion people faced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2022; which means they lack access to sufficient food. This number increased by an alarming 391 million people compared to 2019.
he persistent rise in hunger and food insecurity, driven by a complex interplay of factors, demands immediate attention and coordinated global efforts to alleviate this critical humanitarian challenge. Extreme hunger and malnutrition remain an obstacle to sustainable development and create a trap from which people cannot easily escape. Hunger and malnutrition result in individuals who are less productive, more prone to disease, and therefore often unable to earn more and improve their livelihoods. 2 billion people in the world do not have regular access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food. In 2022, 148 million children were stunted and 45 million children under 5 were wasted.
Specific solutions to promote international cooperation
By promoting international cooperation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, the protection of human rights and the promotion of sustainable development, we can effectively address the underlying causes of global societal problems for the 21st century.
Conflict prevention and resolution
Invest in conflict prevention through diplomatic mediation, strengthening United Nations peacekeeping capabilities and supporting local peacebuilding initiatives. Furthermore, effective conflict resolution mechanisms must be promoted that address the underlying causes of forced displacement, such as inequality, exclusion and discrimination.
Protection of Human Rights
Promote respect and protection of human rights around the world, including adherence to international human rights treaties and accountability for human rights violations. Mechanisms for monitoring and reporting human rights violations must be strengthened, as well as providing support and protection to human rights defenders and vulnerable communities.
Promotion of dialogue and cooperation
Promote dialogue and cooperation between UN Member States, as well as with other relevant actors, such as the private sector, civil society and communities affected by forced displacement. Platforms for exchanging good practices, lessons learned and technical knowledge should be established to promote cooperation and mutual learning.
Strengthening coordination and financing mechanisms
Improve coordination between States, international organizations, NGOs and other relevant actors to ensure a coherent and coordinated response to the financial crises. Effective financing mechanisms must be established, including global and regional funds, for the sustainable development of the most economically backward countries.
Progress of the World's Women
Declaration on the elimination of violence against women
UNGA, 1993:
“Any act of gender-based violence that results in possible or
actual physical, sexual or psychological harm, including threats, coercion or
arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public life or in private life
private
Gender equality is not only a basic human right, but its achievement has enormous socio-economic ramifications. Women's empowerment drives prosperous economies, stimulating productivity and growth. However, gender inequalities remain deeply rooted in all societies. Women lack access to decent work and face occupational segregation and gender pay gaps. Too often they are denied access to basic education and health care. Women in all parts of the world suffer violence and discrimination. They are underrepresented in political and economic decision-making processes.
All people are holders of human rights. These include those relating to living without violence or discrimination, enjoying the highest possible level of physical and mental health, receiving education, owning property, voting and earning equal pay for equal work.
But around the world, many women and girls continue to face discrimination because of their sex and gender. Gender inequality is the cause of many problems that disproportionately affect women and girls, such as domestic violence and sexual violence, lower wages, lack of access to education and inadequate healthcare.
Women's rights movements have been fighting hard for many years to address this inequality, campaigning to change laws or taking to the streets to demand that their rights be respected. And, in the digital age, new movements have flourished, such as the #MeToo / #MeToo campaign, highlighting the prevalence of gender violence and sexual harassment.
"Any act of violence (…) that, as a manifestation of discrimination,
situation of inequality and the power relations of men over women
women, is exercised over them by those who are or have been their spouses
or those who are or have been linked to them by similar relationships of
affectivity, even without coexistence. (…) that has or may result in a
physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, as well as threats
of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether they occur
in public life as well as in private life."
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