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1.1 – Understanding public engagement and global citizenship (view source)
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====<span>'''What is a "Global Citizen"?'''</span> ====
In the context of this toolkit, Global Affairs Canada defines global citizens as individuals who are aware of global issues and understand the complexity of the world, including their place in it. These citizens usually understand that major global challenges have repercussions in their local reality, and vice versa. They are also aware that Canada’s international development efforts contribute to alleviating global challenges. In some cases, and at different stages of their lives, they may take various types of actions that allow them to take an active role to help build a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world.
As individuals become more engaged, they tend to better appreciate the impact of Canada’s international development efforts in the context of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and the collective contributions of Canadians toward the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Individuals who identify themselves as global citizens continuously move along a continuum from basic awareness of global issues, to deeper understanding (or knowledge) of global development challenges through to active involvement and informed action. (In our interpretation, knowledge and awareness mean the same thing.)
The learning process is not linear and individuals can be at different stages of this continuum, depending on circumstances. For example, one might be at the awareness level regarding judiciary reform, at the understanding level for peacebuilding and at the action stage on women’s rights.
As well, organizations may get involved at different stages of the continuum and with different target groups. One could, for instance, provide information to the general public or deliver education programs to students to deepen their understanding, while providing opportunities for concrete actions to individuals and groups.