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Thematics

The 15 thematic axes of the World Social Forum 2026

The 2026 World Social Forum is organized around 15 thematic areas that reflect the major struggles and aspirations of social movements worldwide. These areas structure the forum's activities, workshops, and debates. Each participating organization selects the areas that best correspond to its fields of action when registering.
📋 15 axes 🌐 5 languages
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1. Decolonization & Sovereignty

Rethinking postcolonial political models, fighting illegitimate debt and supporting people's sovereignty.

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2. Social Justice, Human Rights & Gender Equality

Human rights, gender equality, fight against discrimination and women's empowerment.

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3. Ecological Crises, Climate Justice & Just Transition

Defense of the commons, climate justice, agroecology and food sovereignty.

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4. Solidarity Economy & Economic Alternatives

Alternative economic models, fair trade, ending tax havens and fair taxation.

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5. Education & Access to Knowledge

Education for all, access to information and technologies, quality inclusive education.

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6. Health, Well-being & Social Protection

Public health, equitable access to care, fighting pandemics and promoting pharmacopoeia.

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7. Peace, Disarmament & Self-determination

Promotion of peace, refugee rights and alternatives to militarism.

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8. Democracy & Governance

Participatory democracy, transparency, fight against corruption and decentralization.

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9. Culture, Spirituality & Diversity

Promoting African cultures, dialogue between traditions and social movements.

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10. Technology, Innovation & Communication

New technologies, artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and free media.

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11. Citizen Mobilization & Social Movements

Solidarity between struggles, Pan-Africanism and civic engagement.

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12. Migration, Transborder Governance & Universal Citizenship

Freedom of settlement, climate refugees, rights of African diasporas.

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13. Workers & Citizens vs Capitalist Globalization

Union struggles, decent work, fighting transnational corporations and tax havens.

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14. Future of the Forum

Collective reflection on social movements and future perspectives of the WSF.

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15. Cross-cutting Themes

Youth, gender & intersectionality, diasporas, rural and indigenous territories.

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