FIGURE5 shows the rights and responsibilities we have as Australian citizens. However, as our country is part of the global community, we also need to consider our role as global citizens. According to the Oxfam International definition of global citizenship , these responsibilities include those shown in FIGURE6 .
FIGURE6 The responsibilities of a global citizen
Take responsibility for their actions
Understand how the world works economically, politically, socially, culturally, technologically and environmentally
Are aware of the wider world and have a sense of their
own role as a world citizen
Responsibilities of global citizens
Participate in and contribute to the community at a range of levels, from local to global
Are willing to act to make the world a more sustainable place
Respect and value diversity
Are outraged by social injustice
As you can see, being an active global citizen is no easy task, especially when you consider that active global citizens also need to be active citizens of their own countries. However, to maintain the strength and cohesion of our communities, it is important that we have an understanding of our roles and a willingness to participate.
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