Economic Justice

1. Excerpts from: Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd Position Paper Economic Justice United with St. John Eudes’ acute awareness of God’s compassionate love and inspired by the creative audacity of St. Mary Euphrasia, we seek to give prophetic and radical responses to needs of our time “We see a world permeated by God’s love, where justice and human rights support the dignity of every girl, woman and child. We advocate to change policies that exclude and systems that dehumanize.”

2. Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd Position Papers – Introduction Migration / Economic Justice / Girl-child / Trafficking / Prostitution / Integral Ecology Our Position Papers (PPs) have their source in the spirituality, vision, mission, and heritage of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (OLCGS). The congregation and all affiliated with its mission have a history of service commitment that draws on 400 years of compassionate outreach to, primarily, girls, women, and children in the face of social conditions that cry out for mercy and reconciliation. This updated articulation renews a common direction for action in our global ministries; we seek to deepen the understanding of God’s mercy expressed in current situations. Our vision of God’s love is expressed in direct service projects characterized by compassionate welcome and relevant program development; it includes vibrant policy and advocacy activities that call for justice in systems and structures of programs, governments, church, and social entities. This 2018 update provides an expression of values and orientation for all who supportourwork.

3. Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd Position Papers – Introduction Migration / Economic Justice / Girl-child / Trafficking / Prostitution / Integral Ecology These papers have included input from our practitioners across the world and have the affirmation of the Congregational Leadership Team. We offer these papers as helpful guides that can: • Provide a base for local mission and ministry practice, advocacy, and policy. • Guide initial and continuing formation for all involved in mission and ministry. • Inform province priorities and good practices. • Focus strategic planning for ministry projects. • Motivate social, political, and economic analysis. • Serve as a basis for regular evaluation. We should devote ourselves to Divine MercySt John Eudes, (adapted)

4. Economic Justice • In addressing global issues of today, • Economic Justice • is among the most pressing issues of concern. • from the Congregational Chapter, 2015 • Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd

5. 1. Despite the year-2000 Jubilee call for redistribution and inclusiveness, recent decades of global economic expansion have created a privileged group into extreme wealth with a concurrent entrapment of peoples and communities living in conditions of extreme poverty. Global political and economic systems and structures have largely disregarded the calls for the -restoration of justice, -reconciliation among all humanity, -welcome of the stranger, or -cancellation of debt burdens. Within the inextricable maze of poverty and abundance of global resources, the gap between rich and poor continues to grow.

6. 2. The disparity between the accumulation of extreme wealth and the inescapability of extreme poverty offends the dignity of human beings, is an affront to the common good, and tends toward disastrous cyclical misery. Women and children bear the heaviest burdens of poverty: Discrimination Human Trafficking Prostitution of women and girls. The effects of poverty are both blatant and insidious: -malnutrition, - family rupture -ill health, - social exclusion -illiteracy, - social violence -unemployment , - desperate migration -homelessness, -constant anxiety for children’s future.

7. 3. We have a vision that all persons, with special awareness of women and girls, ought to share in the economic, social and spiritual benefits of our global wealth. This conviction rests on Judaic-Christian Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, the UDHR, and the universal ethical code to treat others as you yourself would like to be treated.

8. 4. We work to ERADICATE POVERTY while supporting Decent work Sustainable economies Environmental sustainability Reduction of inequalities Responsible production Responsible consumption Holistic human development. • .

9. 4. We have a call to personal & communal conversion, aware of our own wealth and privileges. We understand that there is a prophetic call to stand against systems and structures of economic injustice, some of which we are a part of.

10. 5. We increase our CAPACITY -To understand dynamics of global economic exclusion -To advocate for economic improvement and social transformation -To expand programs and initiatives that bring practical relief from poverty.

11. 6-a. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: Develop sustainable strategies for economic development with local communities, ensuring that income generation is pragmatic and effective for women and families. This will include models, responsive to local situations, that move women toward inclusion into mainstream economies.

12. 6-b. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: KNOW the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. USE -SDG 1 and its targets (especially 1.3) -ILO Recommendation 202 on National Floors of Social Protection -SDGs 8, 10, and 12 for all planning and education in communities and ministries.

13. 6-c. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: Develop programing that uses: human rights and empowerment models. Support: -literacy education -employment skills training -business & finance education for women -labor rights for families.

14. 6-d. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: -Educate to unmask the systemic roots and discriminatory effects of extreme poverty; -Expose poverty as violence to the human spirit -Understand how weak rule of law, inadequate government systems, unethical trade systems and corporate practices underpin and sustain poverty. These are essential for analysis, education and advocacy

15. 6-e. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: Increase awareness of consumerism individually communally systemically Link personal purchasing and communal investments with production labor rights environmental sustainability

16. 6-e. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: Ensure awareness of poor practices of International Production and Global Supply Chains Support principles of Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability Evaluate our participation in and complicity with Unjust Structures

17. 6-f. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: Create / participate in networks and campaigns that call for economic justice and social responsibility. Work toward inclusive social security guarantees over the life cycle so that all have access to security: food, water, sanitation, shelter, health, education, social supports.

18. 6-g. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: Study and apply the economic principles of Pope Francis’ exhortation,EvangeliiGaudium • and encyclical LaudatoSi ’ to all aspects of life and ministry.

19. 6-h. In responding to Economic Justice, it is critical to: Use The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to increase public awareness of injustice. Do advocacy and lobbying based on The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights that support fair trade rights of laborers migrants’ rights sustainable environment gender justice. Include gender and economic analysis in all human rights reporting about the conditions of girls, women and families.

20. http://www.buonpastoreint.org/jp-en

21. Mission Development Process – a diagram for Implementation of OLCGS Position Papers

22. Good Shepherd has Representation at the ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) of the UN in New York and in Geneva. These offices can support your advocacy and policy efforts http://rgs.gssweb.org/en/jp Good Shepherd has regional UN NGO designates who can support regional, awareness, trends and efforts . Find contact information on the GS international website. Winifred DohertyNGO Representative – Economic & Social Council, New Yorkwinifreddohertyrgs@gmail.com

23. Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd Position Paper Economic justice This PowerPoint was prepared for the congregation, at request of the CLT, by the Good Shepherd international Peace office (GSIJPO), 2018. It has taken excerpts from the full text of the 2018 updated OLCGS Position Papers. It has added some resource material after the text. Its purpose is to aid training and formation for mission and practice. You are free to adapt this - graphics and images - in order to include and express local realties and culture.

24. Further International Resources Please insert your own Regional, National, & Local Links to collaborative organizations, relevant laws, advocacy groups, church and interfaith resources, national commemorations, etc …

25. Poverty eradication TARGETS By 2030 1.1 Eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day.  1.2 Reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in povertyin all its dimensions according to national definitions. 1.3Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable. 1.4 Ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance.  End poverty in all its forms everywhere https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg1

26. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Poverty eradication TARGETS By 2030 1.5Build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters. 1.A Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programs and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions. 1.B Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg1

27. Achieve gender equality / Empower all women and girls TARGETS 5.1End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation. 5.3 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation. 5.4 Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate. 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life . https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg5

28. Achieve gender equality / Empower all women and girls 5.6Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences. 5.a Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws. 5.b Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women. 5.c Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg5

29. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg8 TARGETS By 2030 8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries. 8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors. 8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services. 8.4 Improve progressively global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation … 8.5Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.

30. 8.6By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.  8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labourin all its forms. 8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment.  8.9 Devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.  8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand financial services.   8.a Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries. 8.b By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization.

31. Reduce inequality within and among countries TARGETS By 2030 10.1Progressively achieve and sustainincome growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average. 10.2 Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. 10.3Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action… 10.4 Adopt policies… fiscal, wage and social protection and progressively achieve greater equality  10.5 Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg10

32. Reduce inequality within and among countries 10.6Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions.  10.7 Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies . 10.aImplement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries …   10.b Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries…   10.cReduceto less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent.

33. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns TARGETS By 2030 12.1 Implement the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead… 12.2 Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.  12.3 Halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses. 12.4 By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks… 12.5Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg1

34. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 12.6Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle  12.7 Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities 12.8 Ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature  12.a Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production  12.b Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism… 12.c Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies… https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg1

35. Links: • - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights • http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml • The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination • against Women, CEDAW • http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cedaw.htm • The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial • Discrimination • http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cerd.htm • The Convention on the Rights of the Child • http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/crc.htm

36. The Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Poverty/Pages/DGPIntroduction.aspx Based on international human rights norms and standards, the Guiding Principles  provide global policy guidelines focusing on the human rights of people living in poverty. 

37. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty began on 17 October 1987 When over a hundred thousand people gathered in Paris, to honor the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. The annual observance recognizes that all people together must end poverty and discrimination in order to build a sustainable future in the present and for future generations. http://www.un.org/en/events/povertyday/

38. Social protection floor Social protection floors are nationally defined sets of  social security guarantees that should ensurethat, over the life cycle, all have access to essential health care and to basic income security which together secure effective access to goods and services necessary at the national level. http://www.ilo.org/secsoc/areas-of-work/policy-development-and-applied-research/social-protection-floor/lang--en/index.htm

39. The ILO adopts the recommendation on national social protection floors Four guarantees are: -Access to a nationally defined goods and services, constituting essential health care that meets the criteria of availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality; -Basic income security for children, providing access to nutrition, education, care and any other necessary goods and services; -Basic income security, at a nationally defined minimum level, for persons in active age who are unable to earn sufficient income, in particular in cases of sickness, unemployment, maternity and disability; and -Basic income security, at least at a nationally defined minimum level, for older persons.

40. EvangeliiGaudium http://www.vatican.va/evangelii-gaudium/en/files/assets/basic-html/index.html#6 Laudato Si https://laudatosi.com/watch

41. UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/2