See The Good: World Day of Social Justice- A United Nations Initiative

Every week we curate a few events that are worth sharing. Last week we celebrated Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival, this is a significant cultural and traditional holiday celebrated by over a billion of people around the world, particularly in China and other East Asian countries. The date varies each year based on the lunar calendar but often falls in late January or February. Today is the very last day.

We invite you to look into the progress made so far and consider making the good news with us. Do you know that there’s a day devoted to the global promotion of social justice?

World Day of Social Justice, observed annually on February 20th, is a United Nations initiative aimed at promoting social justice and reducing inequalities globally. This observance underscores the importance of addressing issues such as poverty, unemployment, gender inequality, and social exclusion to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

It serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to uphold fundamental human rights and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through awareness-raising activities and advocacy efforts, the World Day of Social Justice seeks to foster dialogue, collaboration, and concrete actions towards building a more just and sustainable world for present and future generations.

The Genesis of the World Day of Social Justice

The World Day of Social Justice is a product of a UN General Assembly resolution enacted on November 26, 2007. The assembly, in its sixty-second session, discerned an essential need for a day promoting global social justice. This resolution followed the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) unanimous endorsement of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization in June 2008. This Declaration aimed to boost efforts towards achieving equitable outcomes through social dialogue, social protection and, most importantly, through decent work opportunities.

The Call For Action

The World Day of Social Justice extends beyond a symbolic festivity—it’s an avid call to action platform for all persons and entities. It’s a moment to gauge how social justice directly impacts poverty, full employment, and social integration pursuits. The UN, through the ILO, serves as the hub coordinating events and dialogues tackling these matters. For 2024, the ILO scheduled seven events worldwide—each hoping to embed social justice deep within policy-making at all arenas ILO.

The Impact

The year 2024 will witness a multitude of events under the aegis of the World Day of Social Justice.

By offering a stage for dialogue and action, the World Day of Social Justice contributes immensely to global social justice movements. It turns the spotlight on those deprived of fair life chances due to varying injustices. The day stimulates awareness and advocacy for policies to deal with such inequalities. It reaffirms the principles of social justice, underlining the importance of combating poverty, promoting employment, and enabling social integration.

Our Collective Responsibility

Summing up, the World Day of Social Justice demonstrates the UN’s commitment to upholding the principles of fairness and equity worldwide. Observing this day in 2024, we must acknowledge both our progress and the formidable work left ahead. The events held in conjunction with this occasion play a pivotal role in shaping policies leading to a just and equitable world. The responsibility lies within each of us—governments, organizations, and individuals—to continue championing social justice in every life aspect.

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