World Social Justice Day

ILO Flagship Report ''The State of Social Justice 2025''. Download the State of Social Justice 2025 report (PDF) Download  Executive Summary - English (PDF) Download Executive Summary - French (PDF) Download Executive Summary - Spanish (PDF)

The 2025 ILO flagship report positions social justice not as a luxury but as a foundational pillar for peace, stability, cohesion, and sustainable development, grounded in the universal recognition of human and labour rights as essential to dignity and fairness. It emphasizes that justice does not flow automatically from economic growth but must be actively pursued through political will, institutional reform, and inclusive governance, with policy choices shaping whether transitions lead to opportunity or exclusion. Drawing on interviews from 17 countries, it reveals a widespread crisis of institutional trust: despite strong legal frameworks, many workers report exclusion, mistreatment, and neglect, underscoring the gap between formal protections and lived realities of justice . Read the press release: Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities Progress made The last three decades have seen substantial achievements that demonstrate the possibility of coordinate...

The world faces at least three major societal transitions that must be managed justly, even as inequalities persist. The report highlights that climate, technological, and demographic transitions will shape the future of work and justice , and that managing them fairly is essential. These transitions interact with existing inequalities, and ensuring fairness in how their impacts are distributed is central to the report’s agenda. Harnessing the overlapping transitions to take advantage of their opportunities while mitigating their risks will require a combination of three efforts. Apply existing labour institutions to the changes at hand. Adapt labour institutions to the specific challenges of each transition. Amplify labour institutions to integrate the policy domains of the three transitions.

The report cover More than Social Justice 50 indicators . Many of these use ILO Data. Discover the data behind the ILO flagship report " The state of social justice 2025 ". Data indicators by chapter Chapter 1: Basic human rights and capabilities Chapter 2: Equal access to opportunities Chapter 3: Fair distribution Chapter 4: Fair transitions

Why does Social Justice matter now more than ever?  Because climate, digital, and demographic shifts are reshaping work at record speed. Without action, inequality will deepen. The new ILO report shows it’s time to put social justice at the centre of policymaking: in every sector. Everywhere. Social justice matters because it promotes a more fair and equal society by advocating for the equal distribution of resources, rights, and opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background. It seeks to dismantle systemic inequalities, address discrimination based on race, gender, class, disability, and other factors, and ensure that all individuals can reach their full potential. Ultimately, social justice leads to more peaceful, prosperous, and just societies where everyone has the chance to thrive. The reasons Why Social Justice is Important are Equality and Human Rights : It upholds the inherent dignity and value of every individual, ensuring everyone has access to basic needs...

This workshop will bring together experts from the ILO, Renmin University of China, the OECD, the Burning Glass Institute, CEPS, the University of Lausanne, John Cabot University, and the Institute for the Future of Work, among others. This workshop will bring together experts from the ILO, Renmin University of China, the OECD, the Burning Glass Institute, CEPS, the University of Lausanne, John Cabot University, and the Institute for the Future of Work, among others. Across two days, discussions will examine the impact of AI on labour markets in China and Europe, job creation, skills development, entrepreneurship, elderly care, creative industries, workplace relationships, and regulatory approaches, offering a comparative perspective on the opportunities and challenges AI poses for jobs and skills worldwide. Watch (Day 2) Afternoon Session: Artificial intelligence and jobs: An international workshop!

This workshop will bring together experts from the ILO, Renmin University of China, the OECD, the Burning Glass Institute, CEPS, the University of Lausanne, John Cabot University, and the Institute for the Future of Work, among others. This workshop will bring together experts from the ILO, Renmin University of China, the OECD, the Burning Glass Institute, CEPS, the University of Lausanne, John Cabot University, and the Institute for the Future of Work, among others. Across two days, discussions will examine the impact of AI on labour markets in China and Europe, job creation, skills development, entrepreneurship, elderly care, creative industries, workplace relationships, and regulatory approaches, offering a comparative perspective on the opportunities and challenges AI poses for jobs and skills worldwide. Watch (Day 2) Morning Session: Artificial intelligence and jobs: An international workshop! Agencies, Funds & Programmes

This 2-day workshop will bring together experts from the ILO, Renmin University of China, the OECD, the Burning Glass Institute, CEPS, the University of Lausanne, John Cabot University, and the Institute for the Future of Work, among others. Across two days, discussions will examine the impact of AI on labour markets in China and Europe, job creation, skills development, entrepreneurship, elderly care, creative industries, workplace relationships, and regulatory approaches, offering a comparative perspective on the opportunities and challenges AI poses for jobs and skills worldwide. Watch the (Day 1) Afternoon Session: Artificial intelligence and jobs: An international workshop! Live Agencies, Funds & Programmes

The event provides a pivotal opportunity to elevate the findings of the State of Social Justice in the World Report and translate its insights into forward-looking dialogue and action. The International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with the State of Qatar, the Delegation of the European Union to the UN and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) are pleased to convene this high-level special event on the margins of the Eightieth Session of the UN General Assembly to launch the inaugural seminal report of the ILO on the State of Social Justice in the World. This global report provides a timely and evidence-based assessment of progress, gaps, and structural barriers in realizing social justice, drawing on decades of ILO experience, international labour standards, and multilateral cooperation. It highlights the paradox of a world that has seen measurable gains such as increased social protection coverage and reduced working poverty while still grappling wi...

Governments, employers, workers, and private actors share practices aligning with ILO principles. Emphasis is placed on aligning business practices with ILO wage-setting principles through private actors, global supply chains, and multi-stakeholder initiatives. The role of development partners in supporting cooperation, policy coherence, and institutional capacity is also highlighted. Watch Operationalizing living wages: Collaborative pathways forward! Agencies, Funds & Programmes

The high-level regional event on living wages will open with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, opening remarks, followed by the launch of the Asia-Pacific Minimum Wage Digital Repository System. Sessions will explore the ILO's 2024 Conclusions on 'wage policies, including living wages' as well introduce ILO's first Living Wage Programme, launched in 2024. The high-level regional event on living wages will open with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, opening remarks, followed by the launch of the Asia-Pacific Minimum Wage Digital Repository System. Sessions will explore the ILO's 2024 Conclusions on 'wage policies, including living wages' as well introduce ILO's first Living Wage Programme, launched in 2024. Highlighting the importance of addressing persistent inequality and low wages, discussions will examine principles and methodologies for estimating living wages , and how these can inform wage-setting institutions and real improvements for worker...

Todays geopolitical, environmental, and social challenges require a just, inclusive transition driven by social connection and trust. The public sector alone is not enough, social participation, empowerment, and co creation are essential to meet the needs of all population groups, including those most vulnerable. Watch Social Participation and Health Equity as Drivers of Sustainable and Prosperous Societies! Meetings & Events

Impact of unilateral coercive measures on economic, labour and social rights, Speaker: Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights Related Sites and Documents:  Unilateral coercive measures and human rights . Watch the HRC - Press Conference: Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures! Press Conferences

The EMPLOYMENT Department of the ILO will present the latest edition of the Global Employment Policy Review, which focuses on the role of impact assessments, diagnostics, and social dialogue in addressing the question: "Do employment-responsive policies work?"  The event will bring together authors to highlight key themes and information contained in the publication.Save the date and join us for a stimulating conversation with authors of the review, followed by an opportunity for comments, questions and exchanges after the moderated discussion. How impact assessments, diagnostics, and dialogue contribute to effective employment policies? Agencies, Funds & Programmes

During the afternoon sessions of the Resilient supply chains and equitable growth in a changing world of work, the conference will discuss Labour dimension of Human Rights due diligence/RB and supply chains in a Just Transition. Watch the Supply Chains as Drivers of Formalization! Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Join us for the official launch of the Europe and Central Asia Regional Companion Report to the ILO's flagship World Social Protection Report 2024–26. The report highlights both the progress made and the persistent challenges in social protection across the region. Focusing on the intersection of social protection and climate resilience, the event will explore how inclusive systems are critical for responding to climate risks and ensuring a just transition for communities in the region. The event will be livestreamed in English, with interpretation available in Russian. Watch the Social Protection and Climate Action in Europe and Central Asia! Agencies, Funds & Programmes