Jakarta Declaration on Human Fraternity officially adopted

The declaration, shaped by faith leaders, policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives, calls for collective moral responsibility and shared global action in an increasingly divided world. Rooted in the principles of dignity, justice, compassion, and coexistence, the document draws inspiration from the 2019 Abu Dhabi Document on Human Fraternity.

“Human fraternity is not an abstract ideal but a lived necessity,” the declaration’s preamble states, underscoring the urgent need for unity amid mounting global challenges such as war, displacement, social injustice, and climate breakdown.

The declaration outlines a shared commitment to embed the spirit of fraternity across all sectors and institutions, including:

• Uphold the spirit of fraternity in all our communities, policies, and institutions.
• Establish enduring partnerships between governments, civil society, academia, faith institutions, media and the private sector to champion peace, dignity, and coexistence.
• Encourage the integration of human fraternity principles into national legislation and multilateral policies, including climate diplomacy, migration frameworks, development assistance, media communication, and humanitarian action, to ensure that fraternity is not only a value but a guiding framework in global governance.
• Stand collectively against war and ensuring equitable access to equity, justice, education, healthcare, and opportunity for all communities, especially minorities and marginalized populations.
• Convene regularly to monitor progress and renew our collective commitment to these goals.

A Charter of Conscience

The declaration concludes with a powerful call to action, urging all signatories to treat it not merely as a symbolic gesture but as a living “charter of conscience”.

“Let this Jakarta Declaration on Human Fraternity serve as a call to action; a charter of conscience, toward a future where every human being is embraced as a brother or sister, and where unity is not merely aspired to, but lived.”

With its adoption, Jakarta affirms its place on the global stage as a convener of dialogue, understanding, and peace.