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01/09/2021

Read "The Thief and the Guru" - A 2021 New Year's Tale - at www.worldservice.org/update.html

12/20/2020

Cooperation and Solidarity for People and Planet! #WorldCitizenship = #HumanSolidarity

12/18/2020

On this day in 1973, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the organization. This beautiful language is spoken by more than 400 million #WorldCitizens on Earth. #arabiclanguage

12/18/2020

The terms “migrant” and “immigrant” separate human from human, inflaming division, enmity, and violence. Human beings are “travelers," “inhabitants," and "#CitizensOfTheWorld" that we all share. #InternationalMigrantsDay #MigrantsDay

12/11/2020

Did you know that mountains provide fresh water for everyday life to half of humanity? Mountains are home to people and biodiversity. #WorldCitizens must protect these natural wonders from climate destruction and exploitation. #MountainDay

12/10/2020

Read David Gallup's new blog, "Building Global Unity through Tolerance" on the 72nd Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at www.worldservice.org/update.html. #UDHR #HumanRightsDay #UniversalRights

12/09/2020

“It is time to recognize the past and ongoing genocides to prevent new ones. Together we can build a better world!”
― Widad Akreyi @DrWidad_A is a women empowerment icon and human rights activist.

12/07/2020

For over 75 years, Civil Aviation has connected us globally. #WorldCitizen Garry Davis flew “#WorldGovernmentOne” to affirm that a non-weaponized air force of, by and for the people of the world could be a tangible symbol of world unity and peace.

12/05/2020

A healthy planet is a healthy home! On #WorldSoilDay, we recognize the importance of maintaining a sustainable & healthy environment for all of Earth’s beings.

12/01/2020

Show your support for #WorldCitizenship and help us continue the work of peace activist and #WorldCitizen Garry Davis! Visit our new #WorldCitizenStore at https://www.bonfire.com/store/world-service-authority-store/

12/01/2020

On #GivingTuesday, support #WorldCitizenship and human unity! Donate at paypal.me/worldservice

12/01/2020

World Citizenship Movement: The Garry Davis Story

This is the story of Garry Davis, the first official World Citizen. Learn about how the World Citizenship Movement began and how World Service Authority continues to fulfill Garry's mission of world peace and justice. For more information: www.worldservice.org and theworldismycountry.com.

On Giving Tuesday, support the World Citizenship Movement: https://paypal.me/worldservice

11/30/2020

Today we recognize the lives lost to chemical weapons in warfare. 193 countries have adopted the Chemical Weapons Convention “for the sake of all humankind, to exclude completely the possibility of the use of chemical weapons.”

11/25/2020

Violence against women and girls prevents equality, sustainable development, peace and the fulfillment of women and girls’ human rights. As world citizens, we must speak up and speak out to end violence against women and girls all over the world.

11/20/2020

Encourage young people to share their ideas for creating a better world. Advocate and protect children’s rights! #VoicesOfYouth #YoungWorldCitizens

11/20/2020

Think global, act local: the Swedish schoolchildren inspired by Greta

Middle school student Jordan Watts says, “I think of being a world citizen as being involved in global problems and trying to fix them by doing whatever you can to contribute.” #WorldCitizen

https://www.thelocal.com/20201119/think-global-act-local-the-swedish-schoolchildren-inspired-by-greta-thunberg-futuraskolan-tlccu

No one is too small to make a difference. That sentiment is not only the title of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg’s book, it could also serve as the unofficial motto at Futuraskolan International Bergtorp.

11/19/2020

How do you live the philosophy of World Citizenship?

11/16/2020

"Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace." -- Article 26(2) UDHR #ToleranceDay

11/10/2020

Science guides our understanding of the planet which we call home and provides tools for sustainable and peaceful development. How has science brought you closer to Earth? #ScienceDay

11/06/2020

Earth is something we must cherish and protect. World Service Authority works both to protect the environment and to prevent war. Today we recognize that there is still much work to be done. Join us and claim your world citizenship!

11/03/2020

"Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers." --Article 19, Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Protect Journalists, Protect the Truth.

10/31/2020

By 2050, two-thirds of humanity will live in urban areas. To improve quality of life now and in the future, we all have a role in making our cities sustainable. #WorldCitizens for sustainable #WorldCities!

10/27/2020

"I'm a World Citizen and My Country is the World"

On World Day for Audio-Visual Heritage, Garry Davis urges us to claim our world citizenship. Clip from "The World Is My Country" documentary on the World Citizenship Movement (theworldismycountry.com).

10/17/2020

By sharing resources sustainably rather than waging wars against each other and the earth, we can eradicate poverty. Economic and social justice for all #WorldCitizens! #endpoverty

10/16/2020

On the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Food & Agriculture Organization, we celebrate the #foodheroes who provide food to their communities and beyond - helping to grow, nourish and sustain our world. #WorldFoodDay

https://youtu.be/KQZFqakBw04

10/11/2020

Every day, more than 1.1 billion girls are defying boundaries and barriers. How are girls inspiring us all to reimagine a better world? #myvoiceourequalfuture

10/10/2020

Now more than ever, the world needs to come together to help fellow humans who are suffering from multiple crises of injustice and inequality, climate catastrophe, and the Covid pandemic which are putting a great strain on people’s mental health.

10/09/2020

“I hope someday you will join us and the world will be as one.” Celebrate John Lennon’s birthday by joining the World Citizenship Movement today -- www.worldservice.org/reg.html

10/09/2020

Through the Universal Postal Union and the world post, we are connected as citizens of the world. Access to communication is vital to cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

First issued in 1981 to facilitate mail delivery between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, World Government Stamps feature Raymond Whyte's winged globe design (Mondo) and Guy Steele Fairlamb's stylized globe and space capsule (Cendoj). Available through WSA's catalog at www.worldservice.org/cat.html

10/05/2020

Adequate shelter is not only a basic human need, but it is also a fundamental human right. Living conditions of all citizens of the world depend upon the protection and sustainability of our earthly home.

10/02/2020

Today we celebrate #InternationalDayOfNonViolence on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, who was a leader in the movement for India’s independence and became an advocate of peace world-wide. Like Gandhi, WSA’s founder Garry Davis knew that global unity can only be achieved through non-violent action. #PeaceInsistence

10/01/2020

By 2050, the number of older persons worldwide is projected to more than double, reaching more than 1.5 billion. How can we as World Citizens change our world to better benefit our aging population?

09/30/2020

09/29/2020

09/29/2020

Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

Awareness of Food Loss and Waste