By Atma Tattva Das,
The ISKCON Justice Ministry will host its first Annual Global Conference online this Sunday, December 7, 2025. The event marks an important milestone in the ministry’s effort to strengthen justice services across the movement and deepen devotees’ understanding of how accountability supports spiritual growth.
Background and Motivation
For Justice Minister Champakalata Dasi, the conference emerges from years of observing how ISKCON’s expanding global community navigates harmony and challenge. She explained that the movement’s growth over six decades naturally brings a variety of interactions. “Most are harmonious,” she said, “yet others may give rise to misunderstanding, grievance, or misconduct.” She believes that spiritual aspiration does not remove human fallibility. Instead, it calls for structures that guide communities toward fairness and protection.
When she stepped into her role, she noticed that many devotees were unclear about where to seek help or how internal mechanisms operate. Her priority became increasing awareness and helping devotees understand the relationship between ISKCON’s systems and the legal requirements of their local countries. A presentation she delivered at the ISKCON Leadership Sanga in Mayapur earlier this year sparked enthusiasm and confirmed that the time was right for a broader, coordinated platform. The conference will create that space.
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