Articles of Association - Revision history

Sifaan at 02:45, 12 November 2024

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Activities

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	* Programs<ref>[[RCE Programs]] are the initial programs envisaged </ref> - An agreed set of activities that Members of the RCE Network who choose to participate will follow.		* Programs<ref>[[RCE Programs]] are the initial programs envisaged </ref> - An agreed set of activities that Members of the RCE Network who choose to participate will follow.

	There is no obligation on RCE ~~Members~~ to support ~~a Declaration~~ (they may freely decide which ones to support by Signing, Promoting, etc) or participate in ~~a Program~~ (they may freely decide which ones to participate in)		There is no obligation on Members of the RCE Network to support all Declarations (they may freely decide which ones to support by Signing, Promoting, etc) or participate in all Programs (they may freely decide which ones to participate in).

	===Membership===		===Membership===

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Nature of Association

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	The RCE Network is a non-hierarchical, consent-based, community of practice of human rights defenders (individuals and organizations) pulling education into alignment with the evolution of Human Rights.		The RCE Network is a non-hierarchical, consent-based, community of practice of human rights defenders (individuals and organizations) pulling education into alignment with the evolution of Human Rights.

	It was established by a Memorandum of Association signed by 160<ref>Numbers correct as of 2024.10.27</ref> Founding Members (111 individuals and 49 organizations) over the period July 24 - October 31, 2024.		It was established by a Memorandum of Association signed by 160<ref>Numbers correct as of 2024.10.28</ref> Founding Members (111 individuals and 49 organizations) over the period July 24 - October 31, 2024.

	It is NOT a legally incorporated association, and has NO physical location or office.		It is NOT a legally incorporated association, and has NO physical location or office.

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Nature of Association

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	The RCE Network is a non-hierarchical, consent-based, community of practice of human rights defenders (individuals and organizations) pulling education into alignment with the evolution of Human Rights.		The RCE Network is a non-hierarchical, consent-based, community of practice of human rights defenders (individuals and organizations) pulling education into alignment with the evolution of Human Rights.

	It was established by a Memorandum of Association signed by 75<ref>Numbers correct as of 2024.10.10</ref> Founding Members (54 individuals and 21 organizations) over the period July 24 - October 20, 2024.		It was established by a Memorandum of Association signed by 160<ref>Numbers correct as of 2024.10.27</ref> Founding Members (111 individuals and 49 organizations) over the period July 24 - October 31, 2024.

	It is NOT a legally incorporated association, and has NO physical location or office.		It is NOT a legally incorporated association, and has NO physical location or office.

Sifaan: removed intro text (already on website) and added a link to it

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removed intro text (already on website) and added a link to it

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	~~''If the Rights-Centric Education Network was a conventional, formal organization it would be easy to define how it will operate (e~~.~~g. office bearers, membership criteria, voting criteria, AGMs, etc.)'''~~		Please see [https://www.rights-centric.education/articles this page] at the RCE Website before reading these draft articles.

	''But the Founding Members who have so far expressed an opinion, do not wish to have such an organization, and many (most?) of the Founding Members who consented to join did so on the basis that it would not be a formal organization.''

	~~''How do we have a Network that is non~~-~~hierarchical (i~~.e. all members have equal rights of participation), inclusive (allows any one to join and benefit from membership; and for any decision, allows for participation of every member who wishes to participate), yet does not become a burden on the Members and also manages to get things done without getting bogged down?''

	~~''These (DRAFT) Articles of Association are~~ the attempt to realise this, using a sociocracy-first approach (based on consent), and resorting to majority vote if it proves necessary. We hope we can collectively create a version that all Founding Members can consent to.''

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Decision Making

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	No decision shall be binding on Members<ref>e.g. they do not have to participate in any Declaration or Program unless they wish to</ref>, however, if Members feel they interests are no longer met by the RCE Network, or that being associated with the RCE Network is detrimental to their reputation, interests, etc, and that their attempts to resolve matters have not been addressed to their satisfaction, they may withdraw from the RCE Network		No decision shall be binding on Members<ref>e.g. they do not have to participate in any Declaration or Program unless they wish to</ref>, however, if Members feel they interests are no longer met by the RCE Network, or that being associated with the RCE Network is detrimental to their reputation, interests, etc, and that their attempts to resolve matters have not been addressed to their satisfaction, they may withdraw from the RCE Network

	IDEA: In the event of decision making by voting, should it be only Members who are participating in at least 1 Program that are eligible to vote? Even if a Member is not participating in any Declaration or Program, they should be allowed to express their opinion in a dialogue, but in a context where that has failed to reach a decision and we have to vote, should members who are not participating in any programs be able to vote?		<s>IDEA: In the event of decision making by voting, should it be only Members who are participating in at least 1 Program that are eligible to vote? Even if a Member is not participating in any Declaration or Program, they should be allowed to express their opinion in a dialogue, but in a context where that has failed to reach a decision and we have to vote, should members who are not participating in any programs be able to vote?</s>While participating in dialogue and voting shall be open to all Members, it is recommended to allow the Members who are affected by the decision to make the decision.<ref>For example, it is preferred if a member who is not part of the RCE Framework abstain from voting on decisions regarding it (unless the decision would affect whether they would join the program or not, in which case they should vote)</ref>

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Sifaan: /* Benefits of Membership */

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Benefits of Membership

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	All Members are entitled to indicate their membership by using statements such as "A Member<ref>or, "Founding Member"</ref> of the Rights-Centric Education Network", and using the Rights-Centric Education Logo<ref>Still being developed</ref>.		All Members are entitled to indicate their membership by using statements such as "A Member<ref>or, "Founding Member"</ref> of the Rights-Centric Education Network", and using the Rights-Centric Education Logo<ref>Still being developed</ref>.

	However, Members may NOT claim to speak for, or ~~claim to~~ be ~~a representative~~ of, the RCE Network ~~as the~~ present articles do ~~not~~ have provisions to appoint a Member as a representative.		However, Members may NOT claim to speak for, represent, or be an agent of, the RCE Network. The present articles do NOT have provisions to appoint a Member as a representative or agent.<ref>As an example, if I (Sifaan Zavahir) make a statement that "as a Citizen of Sri Lanka I say ..." it does NOT imply that I represent the views of all citizens of Sri Lanka. Likewise if I assert something as "a Founding Member of the Rights-Centric Education Network", it does NOT imply that I represent the views of the entire network</ref>

	Only Members shall be entitled to participate in the [[RCE Programs\|Programs]] of the RCE Network<ref>The RCE Framework is the main Program we have been working on, but the work of Sifaan (Sri Lanka), Je'anna (South Africa), Alli (Luxembourg/Europe), and previously the IDEC resolution, would be part of the Advocacy program</ref>		Only Members shall be entitled to participate in the [[RCE Programs\|Programs]] of the RCE Network<ref>The RCE Framework is the main Program we have been working on, but the work of Sifaan (Sri Lanka), Je'anna (South Africa), Alli (Luxembourg/Europe), and previously the IDEC resolution, would be part of the Advocacy program</ref>

Sifaan at 11:09, 18 October 2024

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	There shall be NO fees levied from Members under any circumstances.		There shall be NO fees levied from Members under any circumstances.
	~~However, Members are welcome to contribute towards the expenses of the RCE Network.~~

	====Applying for Membership====		====Applying for Membership====
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	* Social media channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, X) and a public email announcement list for outreach		* Social media channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, X) and a public email announcement list for outreach

			===Finances===
			Members (Individuals and Organizations) of the RCE Network may solicit funds for their expenses
			* for the maintenance of the Communication platforms of the RCE Network
			* for any other activities promoting the Objectives of the RCE Network<ref>For example, recording and producing a documentary, writing and publishing a book, costs of participating in conferences, etc.</ref>

			Any Members who choose to make a contribution shall do so directly with the individual concerned - the RCE Network shall NOT receive, hold, or disburse funds.

			The RCE Network shall facilitate the publication of funding requests and reporting of funds received, but shall NOT evaluate the legitimacy of the funding request nor audit/monitor the use of funds received.

	===Decision Making===		===Decision Making===
	Decision making in the RCE Network aspires to be consent-based<ref>This is not the same as consensus-based, where it requires consent from everyone; in consent-based it is sufficient if no one objects</ref>, striving to be as inclusive as possible of views expressed by the Members who wish to participate in the decision, with opportunities for all Members to contribute towards dialogue.		Decision making in the RCE Network aspires to be consent-based<ref>This is not the same as consensus-based, where it requires consent from everyone; in consent-based it is sufficient if no one objects</ref>, striving to be as inclusive as possible of views expressed by the Members who wish to participate in the decision, with opportunities for all Members to contribute towards dialogue.

Sifaan at 17:24, 13 October 2024

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	Articles of Association (~~DRAFT~~)		''If the Rights-Centric Education Network was a conventional, formal organization it would be easy to define how it will operate (e.g. office bearers, membership criteria, voting criteria, AGMs, etc.)'''

			''But the Founding Members who have so far expressed an opinion, do not wish to have such an organization, and many (most?) of the Founding Members who consented to join did so on the basis that it would not be a formal organization.''

			''How do we have a Network that is non-hierarchical (i.e. all members have equal rights of participation), inclusive (allows any one to join and benefit from membership; and for any decision, allows for participation of every member who wishes to participate), yet does not become a burden on the Members and also manages to get things done without getting bogged down?''

			''These (DRAFT) Articles of Association are the attempt to realise this, using a sociocracy-first approach (based on consent), and resorting to majority vote if it proves necessary. We hope we can collectively create a version that all Founding Members can consent to.''

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	The Articles of Association of the Rights-Centric Education Network, as consented to by the Founding Members, are as follows:		The Articles of Association of the Rights-Centric Education Network, as consented to by the Founding Members, are as follows:

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Decision Making

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	No decision shall be binding on Members<ref>e.g. they do not have to participate in any Declaration or Program unless they wish to</ref>, however, if Members feel they interests are no longer met by the RCE Network, or that being associated with the RCE Network is detrimental to their reputation, interests, etc, and that their attempts to resolve matters have not been addressed to their satisfaction, they may withdraw from the RCE Network		No decision shall be binding on Members<ref>e.g. they do not have to participate in any Declaration or Program unless they wish to</ref>, however, if Members feel they interests are no longer met by the RCE Network, or that being associated with the RCE Network is detrimental to their reputation, interests, etc, and that their attempts to resolve matters have not been addressed to their satisfaction, they may withdraw from the RCE Network

			IDEA: In the event of decision making by voting, should it be only Members who are participating in at least 1 Program that are eligible to vote? Even if a Member is not participating in any Declaration or Program, they should be allowed to express their opinion in a dialogue, but in a context where that has failed to reach a decision and we have to vote, should members who are not participating in any programs be able to vote?

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