The 2025 G20 Interfaith Forum
Cape Town, South Africa
August 10–14, 2025
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Monday, August 11
Plenary (i): Action Imperatives and Realities of Finance and Debt
Plenary (ii). Action on Hunger and Poverty & Spotlight: Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
Concurrent Sessions A
A1 Fighting Hunger as a Critical Element in Addressing Poverty
A2 2025 as a Jubilee Year: Principles of Equity in the Architecture of Finance
A3 Interreligious Action in Africa: South Africa and AU Priorities
A5 Solidarity and Interfaith in the G20 Context: Focus on Women and Youth
A6 The AI Revolution: Ethics and Action
Concurrent Sessions B
B1 Health for All: Religious Communities and the Challenges of Rebuilding from COVID-19
B2 Religious Action on Corruption
B4 Addressing Ethnic Tensions, Discrimination, and Racism: Positive Strategies and Challenges Ahead
B5 Taking Stock: How the G20 Agendas Relate to Religious Freedom
B6 Strategies for Action: Linking Religious Communities and Global Agendas
Tuesday, August 12
Plenary (iii) Education: Leading Human Development Imperatives
Spotlight: “Jewish-Muslim Religious Fraternity Project”
Concurrent Sessions C
C2 Focus on Religious Freedom Challenges for Africa
C3 Addressing Youth and Mental Health
C4 Health Challenges in Practice
C5 Ethical Issues for Artificial Intelligence: The Practice
Wednesday, August 13
Plenary (iv) Sustainability: Religious Responsibilities and Action
Concurrent Sessions D
D1 Crossing Bridges Among Sectors and Institutions
D2 Peacebuilding: Global and African Challenges
D3 Roles of Cultural Heritage and Protection of Sacred Sites
D4 Distinctive Wisdom, Special Challenges Facing Traditional Communities
D5 The Impact of Theology and Advocacy in Action: The Examples of Laudato Si’, Al Mizan
D6 Women’s Roles in Building Peace and Sustainable Communities: Religious Dimensions
Plenary (v) Leave No One Behind: Vulnerable Communities at the Center
Concurrent Sessions E
E1 Focus on Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced People: Faith, Rights, and Protection
E2 The Fight Against Human Trafficking: Looking to 2030
E3 A Historical Reflection: A New Book on the G20 Interfaith Experience
Thursday, August 14
Five Fishbowl Sessions: Open Discussion on the Event’s Five Core Topics
Debt/Global Governance: Mohammed Elsanoussi
Disaster Preparedness: Whitney Clayton
Vulnerable Communities: Christina Tobias-Nahi
Forum Videos
Playlist
Photos from the Event
Supplemental Information
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- Human Trafficking Powerpoint
- Kompas Summary
Viewpoints Blogs
Forum Press Releases
Global Leaders of Faith and Policy Unite Under the Banner of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”
Cape Town, South Africa — From August 10–14, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) will host its flagship annual gathering in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together a coalition of global voices committed to shaping inclusive and ethical policy. The Forum will convene religious leaders, civil society organizations, government officials, multilateral institutions, and scholars to explore collaborative solutions to pressing global challenges.
Leading up to the G20 Summit (November 22–23), the IF20 event will reflect and reinforce South Africa’s G20 Presidency theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” Rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu—“I am because we are”—the Forum will emphasize the interconnectedness of humanity and the moral imperative to ensure that no one is left behind.
Blogs on the 5 Priority Areas
IF20 Sponsored Events
Networking Events
Faith in Action: Reflections Webinar Series
Webinars
Events in Preparation for Brazil G20 Interfaith Forum
Key Partners for the 2025 G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, South Africa
