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On the 13th of June 2008 was held an international conference “Responsibility, Traditional Values, Sustainable Development” at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University .The Conference was organized by the University in collaboration with the Institute of Philosophy. It was financed by the Foundation Charles Leopold Mayer for Human Progress. _ The organizing committee of the conference were (...) |
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This article is philosophical and at the same time related to present practical times. Inspired by the Charter of Human Responsibilities, Ramjan Darga has explored how ‘Basava’ in 12th Century itself emphasized on Responsibility & its practice, which are closely blend with the principles of CHR. This article was published in well known magazine & collection of essays, brought out by (...) |
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A holistic answer to social harmony and dignity |
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reflection |
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On governance : it is more useful to talk about whether a government and a state is responsible or irresponsible, rather than whether it is strong or weak. What is important is whether whatever power it holds is exercised in a responsible manner or not. In this sense [true or good] leadership is ‘the responsible exercise of power’. But as has been commented many times, in Africa we have rulers (...) |
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This contribution on Philosophy on Responsibility comes from discussions with Charter committee members.
**Relevance to Charter principles**
Every person’s dignity demands that he or she contribute to the freedom and dignity of others.
In the flowering of the human personality, its non-material aspirations as well as its material needs must be addressed.
The Charter principles may need to (...) |
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Publication - presentation of a book published in Chile in Spanish. |
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One reflection from our agreement to integrate the concept of responsibility into existing local organizations, is to question whether the concept of responsibility becomes assimilated, or absorbed rather than identified as a distinct, future oriented concept.
The Human Rights Commission is well respected in New Zealand and has excellent strategies for wide dissemination of their work. They (...) |
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Regional Activities -
Asia -
An offshoot
by Sudha REDDY, 4 January 2005
One of the leading writers and journalists in Karnataka, Ramjan Darga, (part of facilitation team and the translator of the Charter of Human Responsibilities in Kannada) has been so inspired to start writing a book on the great Indian reformist Basavanna of the 12th century.
Basavanna stood for equality for all and dreamt of a casteless society. He criticized all forms of social injustice, (...) |
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The Charter
The military and responsibility 
The New Dimension of Responsibility
Philosophy on Responsibility
Spirituality and Human Responsibility, Chile.
