ABSTRACT
Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are increasingly prominent in global governance, particularly human rights. However, there still needs to be more literature that provides in-depth research on the role of FBOs in this field and their place in global governance. Based on several academic papers and case analyses, this study delves into FBOs’ functions, challenges, and recommendations in global environmental governance and human rights discourse. It tries to reveal the multiple roles of FBOs in global governance, such as contributing to having strong influence and authority by providing moral authority and common belief principles, completing synergy with governments and international organizations by engaging in consultations and building partnerships, and advancing the process of global governance by raising public awareness and completing the transformation process of turning belief values into practical actions. However, FBOs’ engagement in these areas simultaneously faces many challenges, including tensions between religion and secularism, conflicts between human rights concepts and religious beliefs, and political and economic pressures. This paper argues that while FBOs face many challenges in global governance, their unique strengths and influence give them the potential to contribute to global human rights and governance actively. Therefore, this paper suggests that future global governance strategies must better recognize and utilize the role of FBOs and establish more effective cooperation mechanisms to advance global governance. Moving forward, it is crucial for academic research to thoroughly examine the role and obstacles faced by FBOs in these specific areas.
