Christian Alcaparas

BSA 2A
Contemporary World

1. What is “global citizenship”?

Global Citizenship emphasizes interconnectedness between people from nation to nation all
around the world. It refers to how an action or decision of a certain part of the planet could
affect the other remaining parts. This term also refers to us being open to each other’s
differences such as cultures, religion, way of life, and other things in order for us to live in
harmony. With each of us being a global citizen, we will be able to fight against
discrimination and stereotypes. Living each day exploring the wider world will provide us
more understanding and awareness regarding our surroundings and other people’s agenda
in a worldwide manner. We will be able to take an active part in our society and work with
others to make our world a more peaceful, sustainable, and fairer place.

2. What are the obligations of a global citizen?

The title Global Citizen in not just a title anyone could get. It takes a lot in order for our
citizenship to be considered as “global”. There are responsibilities and obligations we must
carry and fulfill for us to be a global citizen. These responsibilities include the following:

 The responsibility to understand one’s own perspective and the perspectives of others
on global issues
 The responsibility to respect cultural diversity
 The responsibility to build relationships with people from other countries and cultures
 The responsibility to understand the ways in which people and countries of the world
are interconnected and interdependent
 The responsibility to understand global issues
 The responsibility to advocate for greater international cooperation with other nations
 The responsibility for advocating for the implementation of international agreements,
conventions, and treaties related to global issues
 The responsibility for advocating for more effective global equity and justice in each of
the value domains of the world community