“The world is in essential want of financial justice. Whereas a handful of billionaires accumulate unprecedented wealth, practically half the worldwide inhabitants—3.6 billion individuals—struggles to outlive,” mentioned Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC basic secretary. “As individuals of religion, we should problem unjust financial techniques and advocate for insurance policies that uplift probably the most weak.”
Going down forward of the 4th Worldwide Convention on Financing for Growth (June 2025, Seville) and the World Summit for Social Growth, the assembly will tackle how excessive wealth accumulation, local weather change, and financial exploitation proceed to widen world inequalities. Discussions will give attention to faith-led coverage advocacy for simply taxation, debt cancellation, and reimagining a world economic system primarily based on fairness and sustainability.
In gentle of the African Union’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and Individuals of African Descent By means of Reparations,” individuals will discover methods for decolonization, financial justice, and reparative motion to right historic and systemic injustices.
“Our economic system should prioritize individuals over earnings, cooperation over competitors, and sustainability over short-term acquire,” mentioned Athena Peralta, WCC director of the Fee on Local weather Justice and Sustainable Growth. “We name on policymakers, church buildings, and grassroots organizations to be proactive in financial transformation.”
More about the New International Financial and Economic Architecture.
