The United Nations (UN) World Day of Social Justice will be observed on February 20 (Monday) to support the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed February 20 as World Day of Social Justice in 2007, inviting Member States to devote the day to promoting national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World Summit for Social Development. Many associations, counting the UN and the International Labour Office, make declarations on the significance of social justice for populace. Many unions furthermore present plans for better social justice by dealing with poverty, social and economic elimination and joblessness.
Trade unions and movement groups are requested to call on their members and followers to mark the day. Schools, colleges and universities arrange singular activities for the day or sketch out a week of events and activities revolving around a subject connected to poverty, social and economic omission or unemployment. Diverse media, together with radio and television stations, newspapers and Internet sites, give concentration to the topics about the World Day of Social Justice.
Observance of World Day of Social Justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all. The day aims to improve social equity and the well-being of people living around the world.
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