1. Background and ideas on communication rights and freedom of information and communication

2. Basics Participatory & inclusive democracy Participatory & inclusive democracy Democratisation of the word to democratise society Democratisation of the word to democratise society

3. Principles Freedom Freedom Participation Participation Solidarity Solidarity Access Access Inclusion Inclusion Fairness Fairness Justice Justice Interculturality Interculturality

4. Values Values Communication as process Communication as process Dialogue Dialogue Pluralism Pluralism Intecultural Cooperation Intecultural Cooperation

5. Evolution of Information & Communication Freedoms & Rights During the period of the Agora and Forum when communication was direct and interpersonal the concept of freedom of opinion emerged. During the period of the Agora and Forum when communication was direct and interpersonal the concept of freedom of opinion emerged. With the arrival of the printing press (the first mass media) and as a challenge to royal and religious priviledges the concept of freedom of expression emerged. With the arrival of the printing press (the first mass media) and as a challenge to royal and religious priviledges the concept of freedom of expression emerged. The concept of freedom of the press emerged with the extraordinary development of the press in the XIX century. The concept of freedom of the press emerged with the extraordinary development of the press in the XIX century.

6. Evolution of freedoms and rights to information and communication With the appearance of other mass media (film, radio and tv) a more specific concept emerges such as the right to seek, receive and transmit information (the basis of the right to information) With the appearance of other mass media (film, radio and tv) a more specific concept emerges such as the right to seek, receive and transmit information (the basis of the right to information) It is necessary now to consolidate the recognition of the human right to communication. This right incorporates all the other freedoms but it gives individual and societies the notions of participation, access and dialogical circulation of information. By abandoning its previous instrumental and one-way role, this new right invokes the possibility of building spaces for citizens with communication at their core (community action/community) It is necessary now to consolidate the recognition of the human right to communication. This right incorporates all the other freedoms but it gives individual and societies the notions of participation, access and dialogical circulation of information. By abandoning its previous instrumental and one-way role, this new right invokes the possibility of building spaces for citizens with communication at their core (community action/community).

7. Evolution of the Right to Information and Communication Right to Communication Right to Information Freedom of the Press Freedom of Opinion Freedom of Expression

8. RELATION OF THE RIGHT TO COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION WITH HUMAN RIGHTS First generation rights: Democratic, civil and political rights (opinion, association) for all, without limitation of ethnic origin or gender, First generation rights: Democratic, civil and political rights (opinion, association) for all, without limitation of ethnic origin or gender, that constitute a sine qua non condition for citizens’ participation in the decision-making processes that affect today’s and the future of society (Folch, 1998). Second generation rights : Universalisation of the economic, social and cultural rights that are exercised through the right to communication and information. Second generation rights : Universalisation of the economic, social and cultural rights that are exercised through the right to communication and information.

9. Third generation rights: Right to solidarity which preserves the integrity of the collective body. Communication and information are aimed at preserving the social wellbeing by being inclusive, pluricultural and keeping the collectivity informed. Third generation rights: Right to solidarity which preserves the integrity of the collective body. Communication and information are aimed at preserving the social wellbeing by being inclusive, pluricultural and keeping the collectivity informed. Fourth generation rights: Freedom of expression, of thought in all its manifestations and to seek and receive information.

10. Right to Communication & Information Freedom of thought Citizens critical awareness of information processes Access to & manag. of media & techn. resources Freedom to give & receive information Freedom to research & access to public information Freedom of the Press Freedom of Expression & Opinion D emocratic Participation

11. Proposal. The right to communicate has always been at the very heart of social change.. The right to communicate is an integral part of all struggle to create spaces of freedom against uthoritarian powers, of power by a few, of non inclusive power whether they are led by groups, the State or by financial capital.. (ask XXXX)

12. . If we want to create a public sphere where solidarity and genuine participatory democracy are the norm the right to communitcate is a must. The right to communicate is the cornerstone of genuine democratisation and development process(es) in the world.

13. Proposal to widen the fundamental rights and duties of the human being. () Everybody has the right to express freely their ideas and opionions through any means of expression and dissemination. () To research and access information () To actively engage in the reception, production and circulation of messages. () To establish media in equitable conditions. () Through communication and dialogue to construct and widen democratic relations and dialogue. () To receive the protection and guarantee of the state to the full and free exercise of the right to communication and information.

14. CORE ELEMENTS OF CITIZENS’ GROWTH ARE: CORE ELEMENTS OF CITIZENS’ GROWTH ARE:. The capacity to fund media and to access in parity of conditions to communication and information technological resources needed.. Protection of its privacy, dignity and private image.. Freedom to participate in processes of dialogue, debate and deliberation which structure the democratic public space.