The term ‘global south’ refers to a particular set of countries typically located in the Southern Hemisphere, typically seen as the Global South in comparison to the more racially and economically dominant Global North. Conventionally speaking, these countries are geographically positioned around the equator and are considered to have relatively low levels of financial, social, racial, and economic development. The term itself also carries sociopolitical connotations, emphasizing the uncomfortable truths of global power dynamics and inequities in international policies and institutions. Notably, Global South countries face significant disparities in health, education, and access to resources that limit their potential development.

See also: global citizenship, relational justice, climate justice, economic justice