Principles to promote communication for social justice in a digital age

The document presents a manifesto of principles from a September 2021 international symposium, arguing that effective communication is essential for addressing social issues such as climate change, poverty, and human rights. It advocates for a holistic approach to digital technology that prioritizes dignity and justice, establishing a framework of entitlements for all people, including equitable access to infrastructure, privacy, media literacy, and sustainable power sources.

• 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 the right to share knowledge, free expression, and equitable access to communication infrastructures.
• The framework emphasizes the need for inclusive governance of digital platforms and media infrastructures, with specific attention given to vulnerable and minority groups.
• The document identifies the right to privacy and data control as intrinsic to digital identity, requiring legal frameworks that balance privacy with the protection of human rights.
• To enable digital and electronic media, the principles state that everyone must have access to sustainable power sources, specifically mentioning wind and solar power.

APA

World Association for Christian Communication (2021). Principles to promote communication for social justice in a digital age. https://waccglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Tongan.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/2022/06/Tongan.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/2022/06/Tongan.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/2022/06/Tongan.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }