World Social Justice Day

  What does the future of social justice mean for Africa, and how to get there?  This World Day of Social Justice , ILO Africa brings together leading figures from the world of work, politics, and the international community to chart the way towards a human-centred future with equal opportunities for all. Witness Africa's commitment to work together for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through the Global Coalition for Social Justice. Panelists Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa at International Labour Organization (ILO) Gnonléba Aubin Tapé, Chief of Staff to the Minister for Employment and Social Protection Mamadou Soro, Deputy President at International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Africa Mao Mar, Chairman of the Employment and Social Relations Committee, General Confederation of Ivory Coast Companies (CGECI) Cessouma Minata Samate, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Develop...

Your Excellency, Paula Narvaez, President of the Economic and Social Council, Director General of the International Labour Organization, Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I join you this afternoon in commemorating the World Day of Social Justice. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Labour Organization (ILO) for organizing this event. I also commend the Permanent Missions of Belgium and Morocco for their tireless efforts, as Co-Chairs of the Group of Friends for Decent Work. Our global landscape is fraught with crises – from geopolitical turmoil to economic unpredictability – all of which exacerbate structural inequalities and threaten millions of people with poverty, insecurity, and the absence of social support. According to the IL...

Join representatives of government, employers' and workers' organizations, the ASEAN Secretariat, Asian Development Bank and United Nations as they discuss what needs to change to make Social Justice in the world of work a reality across Asia and the Pacific. "Social justice for all in Asia and the Pacific" according to the International Labour Organization (ILO) means actively working to ensure all people in the Asia-Pacific region have access to decent work, adequate social protection, and equal opportunities , addressing issues like poverty, inequality, child labor, and discrimination through policy support , institution building, and promoting fundamental rights at work , particularly in light of the region's diverse economies and challenges like migration, climate change, and digital transformation. Social justice for all in Asia Pacific | watch the livestream! 

  Leading figures from the world of work are meeting to discuss what social justice means today in Latin America and the Caribbean . The complexities of inequalities : Latin America and the Caribbean is the world's most unequal region. The 10% highest earners make on average 12 times more than the poorest 10%. "Social justice in Latin America and the Caribbean" refers to the ongoing struggle to address extreme income inequality, lack of access to basic needs like healthcare and education, and systemic discrimination based on factors like race, gender, and class, which are prevalent across the region, making it one of the most unequal places globally; key issues include fighting for equitable distribution of wealth, improving labor conditions, promoting gender equal

  In a world riven by geopolitical tensions, and with our common future hanging in the balance, it is urgent that our societies aim for a strong and sustained dose of social justice if we are to meet the Sustainable Development Goals we have set for ourselves. Harnessing the diversity of actors hosted in Geneva for crosscutting responses to advance social justice is crucial and the Geneva ecosystem has the ability and responsibility to take courageous action. The panel discussion will explore the role International Geneva has to play in the quest for social justice. The event is organized by the Geneva Graduate Institute in partnership with the TASC Platform and in support of the launch of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, a ground-breaking initiative led by the International Labour Organization. 20 February 2024 at 13:00 until 14:00 (Europe/Paris) Panelists Rebecca Grenspyn, Secretary-General United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Gilbert F. Houngbo, D...

  The aim is to propose tangible solutions and contribute to the establishment of a new global social contract in alignment with the 2030 Agenda.

The ILO Regional office for Arab States, is bringing together leading figures from the world of work, politics and academia to discuss how to achieve greater social justice in the Arab World in a panel discussion. The event will also discuss the new report "Arab States Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2024: Promoting social justice through a just transition." Panelists Ruba Jaradat, Regional Director for Arab States at International Labour Organization (ILO) Mustafa Bairam, Minister, Ministry of Labour, Lebanon Hind Benammar Al-Tarawneh, Executive Secretary, Arab Trade Union Confederation Aya Jaafar, Labour Economist, Regional Office for Arab States at International Labour Organization (ILO) Oussama Safa, Chief of the Social Justice Section, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) Moderator Karma Ekmekji, Mediation Advisor, Founder of #Diplowomen Panel discussion held on 20 February 2024 at 11:00 until 12:00 (Europe/Paris)

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