Social Equality Justice day is a day recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment. Many organizations, including the UN, and the International Labour Office, make statements on the importance of social justice for people. Many organizations also present plans for greater social justice by tackling poverty, social and economic exclusion and unemployment. The United Nations General Assembly has decided to observe 20 February annually.
The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all through employment, social protection, social dialogue, and fundamental principles and rights. W
When
Feb 20, annually
Annual themes
- 2020: “Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice”[1]
Teaching Social Justice Day
Ideal topics for teaching students about the need for social justice include (but are not limited to) childhood poverty, global citizenship, human rights, and sustainable development. W
See also
External links
- World Day of Social Justice W
- UN site dedicated to World Day of Social Justice
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