Guide pratique sur les droits à la communication

The document outlines the concept of communication rights, distinguishing them from the narrower 'freedom of expression' by emphasizing the need for structural conditions that allow all individuals to be heard. It identifies four pillars of communication rights: the need for public spaces and resources, the free exchange of knowledge, the protection of dignity and security, and the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity. The guide warns that global neoliberal capitalism and the concentration of media ownership threaten these rights, leading to cultural homogenization and the marginalization of poor or minority populations.

• Communication rights are broader than freedom of expression; while the latter protects the right to speak without government interference, communication rights seek to establish the practical conditions necessary for a 'positive communication cycle' where people can listen, be heard, and respond equally.
• The document identifies four essential pillars of communication rights: 1) the provision of public spaces and resources for democratic debate; 2) the decentralized exchange of knowledge and creativity; 3) the protection of individual dignity, reputation, and privacy; and 4) the ability to communicate diverse cultural and linguistic identities.
• Global media ownership is increasingly concentrated in a few worldwide corporations, which restricts the diversity of sources and content and prioritizes profit over public interest.
• The 'global security program' led by the United States and the United Kingdom is cited as a primary driver for the erosion of civil rights in the digital sphere, providing governments with a pretext to control information and surveillance.
• The document argues that the World Trade Organization (WTO), specifically through TRIPS and GATS, is used by corporate and governmental interests to bypass UN human rights and development instruments.
• Linguistic dominance, particularly of the English language in politics and economy, leads to the elimination of other languages and the exclusion of minority cultures from public discourse.

APA

World Association for Christian Communication (n.d.). Guide pratique sur les droits à la communication. https://new.waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nn-tradFin.pdf

Chicago

World Association for Christian Communication. Guide pratique sur les droits à la communication. n.d. https://new.waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nn-tradFin.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldassociationforchristiancommunicationndguide, author = {{World Association for Christian Communication}}, title = {{Guide pratique sur les droits à la communication}}, institution = {World Association for Christian Communication}, url = {https://new.waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nn-tradFin.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }