This week on Love & Speak the Truth, Sr. Brenda welcomes Janet Palafox, IBVM, NGO representative to the United Nations, for an enlightening discussion on social justice, poverty and global disparities. Together, they unpack the historical and systemic roots of poverty, exploring how colonization and enslavement have shaped the modern world. Janet introduces the concept of reparations, framing it as a necessary repayment for exploitation rather than a charitable act. She offers a fresh perspective on how global development has disproportionately benefited the Global North at the expense of the Global South. The episode concludes with an introspective discussion on the role of religious advocates at the UN and their potential to influence meaningful change in addressing these pressing issues. Enter this powerful and reflective conversation!
