Question

Which of the following global platforms brings together Human Rights activists, environmentalists, labor, youth, and women activists opposed to neoliberal globalization?

• A. World Economic Forum
• B. World Social Forum
• C. World Cultural Forum
• D. G-20

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The World Social Forum serves as a global platform uniting human rights, environmental, labor, youth, and women activists who oppose neoliberal globalization.

Additional Context:

• Established in 2001 as a direct response to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
• Its guiding principle is: "Another World is Possible".
• The inaugural event took place in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
• It functions as an open forum for civil society organizations.
• Its primary objective is to explore alternative approaches to corporate globalization.
• It maintains no formal ties to any political party or governmental body.

Correct Answer: (2) World Social Forum