"The concept of world citizenship implies that all peoples, whatever their age, whatever their [sex], whatever their race, whatever their religion, belong equally to one great city—that of Planet Earth. Although we may differ in many respects, each of us is deserving of the respect of our brother and sister citizens. For better or for worse, the actions of one can affect the actions of others."
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Eileen Barker, "World Citizenship Day: An Opportunity to Start Solving the Tai Ji Men Case", Bitter Winter (April 2025)
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Citizenship
Citizenship is membership in a political community. The term derives from membership of a city (as was the term citizen), but now normally refers to a nation. Citizenship carries with it rights of political participation; many also consider it brings duties to exercise those rights responsibly.
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