February 20: World Day of Social Justice
The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on February 20 to recognize the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment.
To mark this occasion, UN and International Labour Office had organised several organisations to spread importance of social justice for people.
2017 Theme: “Preventing conflict and sustaining peace through decent work”
Key Facts
- According to UN, social justice means removal of barriers that people face in the name of ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability and culture.
- It is an underlying principle for prosperous and peaceful coexistence within and among nations.
- Observance of this day must support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication by promoting full employment and decent work, access to social well-being, justice for all and gender equity.
Background
The World Day of Social Justice was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2007 in accordance with the goals and objectives of the World Summit for Social Development and 24th session of UNGA.
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Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017