Principles to promote communication for social justice in a digital age
Summary
The document outlines principles for communication for social justice in the digital age, emphasizing that equitable access to information, infrastructure, and media literacy is essential for addressing global issues including climate change and human rights. It advocates for the right to privacy, cultural identity, and the provision of sustainable power sources, such as solar or wind, to enable digital access.
Key insights
- The document asserts that effective communication is a prerequisite for addressing a wide range of social and environmental issues, including climate change, poverty, racism, and Indigenous rights.
- The principles advocate for universal entitlements to communication, including equitable access to infrastructure, free expression, and the right to participate in the information society, with specific focus on minority and vulnerable groups.
- Digital inclusion requires both physical and economic support, specifically the provision of affordable devices, the 'right to repair,' and access to sustainable energy sources like wind or solar power.
Cite the original document
- APA
- World Association for Christian Communication (2021). Principles to promote communication for social justice in a digital age. https://waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Principles.English.pdf
- Chicago
- World Association for Christian Communication. Principles to promote communication for social justice in a digital age. 2021. https://waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Principles.English.pdf.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |author=World Association for Christian Communication |title=Principles to promote communication for social justice in a digital age |date=September 2021 |url=https://waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Principles.English.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{worldassociationforchristiancommunication2021principles, author = {{World Association for Christian Communication}}, title = {{Principles to promote communication for social justice in a digital age}}, publisher = {World Association for Christian Communication}, year = {2021}, month = sep, url = {https://waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Principles.English.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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