World Social Forum
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The World Social Forum is a global gathering of civil society organizations, social movements, and activists that serves as a counterpoint to the World Economic Forum, promoting alternative visions of globalization, social justice, and democratic participation.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| World Social Forum Charter of Principles | 2 |
| World Social Forum events | 1 |
Statements (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
global civil society forum
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recurring international conference ⓘ transnational social movement event ⓘ |
| adoptedDocument | Charter of Principles of the World Social Forum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| CharterOfPrinciplesYear | 2001 ⓘ |
| counterpartOf | World Economic Forum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Brazil ⓘ |
| criticizedFor |
internal power imbalances
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limited concrete policy impact ⓘ organizational complexity ⓘ |
| excludesParticipant |
military organizations
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official government delegations as such ⓘ political parties as formal participants ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
alternative globalization
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economic inequality ⓘ environmental sustainability ⓘ feminism and gender justice ⓘ food sovereignty ⓘ global governance reform ⓘ human rights ⓘ indigenous peoples' rights ⓘ labor rights ⓘ participatory democracy ⓘ peace and anti-war activism ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| foundingLocation | Porto Alegre, Brazil NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| frequency | irregular but generally annual or biannual ⓘ |
| governance | International Council of the World Social Forum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAbbreviation | WSF NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
assemblies of social movements
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cultural events ⓘ plenary sessions ⓘ seminars ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
academics
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activists ⓘ faith-based organizations ⓘ indigenous organizations ⓘ non-governmental organizations ⓘ social movements ⓘ trade unions ⓘ youth groups ⓘ |
| hasProcess | polycentric forums and regional social forums ⓘ |
| ideologicalOrientation |
alter-globalization
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anti-neoliberalism ⓘ left-wing pluralism ⓘ |
| inception | 2001 ⓘ |
| inspired |
African Social Forum
NERFINISHED
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Americas Social Forum NERFINISHED ⓘ European Social Forum NERFINISHED ⓘ numerous local and thematic social forums ⓘ |
| languagePolicy | multilingual with interpretation services ⓘ |
| motto | Another world is possible ⓘ |
| notableEditionLocation |
Belém, Brazil
NERFINISHED
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Dakar, Senegal NERFINISHED ⓘ Montreal, Canada NERFINISHED ⓘ Mumbai, India NERFINISHED ⓘ Nairobi, Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ Porto Alegre, Brazil NERFINISHED ⓘ Tunis, Tunisia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opposes |
corporate-led globalization
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neoliberal economic policies ⓘ war and militarism ⓘ |
| organizedBy |
Brazilian civil society organizations
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global social movements ⓘ non-governmental organizations ⓘ |
| organizingPrinciple | Charter of Principles of the World Social Forum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
to advance social justice
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to promote alternative visions of globalization ⓘ to provide an open meeting place for reflective thinking, democratic debate of ideas, formulation of proposals, free exchange of experiences, and interlinking for effective action ⓘ to strengthen democratic participation ⓘ |
| supports |
horizontal networking among movements
ⓘ
non-violent forms of struggle ⓘ |
Referenced by (11)
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World Social Forum Charter of Principles
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World Social Forum Charter of Principles
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World Social Forum events