Global Justice Movements

                   Human rights, including political rights is a key component of all justice system in the world. If there are some systems in Brazil where we need more inclusiveness, transparency and activism are the political and electoral systems. I know that through this blog I can reach millions, and I hope carry on writing here every weekend, because in the face what we see happening in the world nowadays, we can't take for granted our basic rights. We should keep fighting for democracy, human rights and justice. This week we all know if my political rights will be respected or it will be disrespected once more. Since 2012 when I wanted to participate of the municipal elections here in the city where I was born and live. I have had my political rights disrespected without reason. And everyone here know that I have real possibilities to win. I have been harmed in so many ways. Once more I'd like to thank all manifestation for my political rights felt for us here in Brazil, you all give us reason to believe that a better world is possible and there are good people in the world, that cares for democracy,  rights, justice, and our human values, in short everything that are worth fight for. I think this has been between other, a big example of solidarity seen in the world, a truly global movement for inclusion, justice, human rights, transparency in politics and sustainability. We all should be proud of this global movement. And you all can be sure that I am measure up to your expectations. ✊✊✊✊✊. This post is a summary of three articles. The first with the incomplete title above was published at   https://journals.openedition.org/rsa/521#tocto1n1. The second was published at   https://www.ndi.org/e-voting-guide/inclusiveness. The third was published at   https://www.ifes.org/issues/participation-and-inclusion

                   This article explores an emerging mode of political engagement among global justice activists. Inspired by previous struggles against free trade, structural adjustment, and ecological destruction, activists have made innovative use of new technologies, creative direct action, and network-based organizational forms. Grassroots activists in Barcelona and elsewhere refer to as a 'new way of doing politics' specifically involves a growing confluence among network-based tech, network-based organizational forms, and network-based political norms, mediated by activist practice. Beyond morphology, networks are increasingly associated with values related to horizontal relations, participatory democracy, self-management, and decentralized coordination based on autonomy and diversity. The network has thus become a powerful political and cultural ideal. This debate reflected a deep tension between two different ways of practicing politics and conceiving democracy. Traditional emphasized continuity and structure and the need for an union with clear membership and high visibility, while activits from decentralized networks countered that rigid structures discourage participation. They argued that future campaigns should be organized along network lines, combining horizontal coordination around common objectives with maximum autonomy. Global justice activists have challenged global inequalities, while making new struggles visible. Global justice movements thus not only growing influence over our lives, communities, but they also constitute laboratories for generating altenatives codes, values and practices. Influenced by the networking logic of the internet and broader dynamics associated with late capitalism, social movements are increasingly organized around flexible, distributed networks forms. Networking logics entail an embedded and embodied set of social and cultural dispositions that orient actors toward: 1) building horizontal ties among diverse, autonomous elements.  2) free and open circulation of information.  3) collaboration through decentralized and consensus decision making.  4) self-directed networking.     Global justice activists have used digital networks to organize actions and mobilizations, share information, and coordinate campaigns by communicating at-a-distance. On the one hand, given their speed, low cost, and reach, digital tech have facilitated the organization of globally protests. On the other hand, the circulation of discourses, strategies signals the rise of a global web of transnational counterpublics. The internet complements and reinforces, rather than replace face-to-face interaction.                                                                                                                                                                       Elections should be as inclusive as possible, for voters and contestants alike. Inclusiveness is closely linked to the right to vote and the right to run for office, as well as the obligation of governments to facilitate these rights.  There should be no discrimination toward any group in regard to voting rights or their implementation.                                                                                                                                                Democratic institutions flourish when all groups of society are represented. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) seek to increase the participation, influence and representation of citizens in political processes and governance structures. An informed and empowered citizenry is a crucial component of a healthy and resilient democracy. A key focus of IFES' work is inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups. IFES works to strengthen political participation and inclusion by conducting civil and voter education activities via media.