Promoting social justice
Social justice is at the center of international, national and regional policy agendas
Momentum is growing for the concept that promoting social justice should be the central goal guiding all domestic and international policies. The idea has gained traction among proponents who argue that societies and economies can function more cohesively when social justice is prioritized.
Advocates can advance a decent work and just globalization agenda that focuses on fundamental rights, employment opportunities, social protection, and constructive social dialogue between governments, employers, and workers. , argues that this is the key to putting social justice at the core.
But proponents still point to deep injustices, widespread labor unrest, high inequality and a broken social contract exacerbated by the global crisis. These harsh realities threaten progress on social issues. Strengthening institutions and policies that truly promote social justice is seen as an urgent priority.
Proposals to advance social justice include improving inclusive and effective labor governance, ensuring employment opportunities and lifelong learning, and reforming institutions to achieve fairer labor market outcomes, across the lifespan of people. This includes expanding social protection. An integrated approach across all these areas is touted.
Support is growing for the creation of a global coalition for broader social justice. The proposed coalition will seek to strengthen multilateral cooperation and partnership policies with a focus on advancing social justice goals. It could highlight impactful initiatives that have succeeded in advancing social justice around the world. The coalition will also strengthen constructive national social dialogue to identify and address social justice gaps. Overall, there are calls for a concerted effort to make promoting social justice a top policy priority at all levels.
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The International Labor Organization (ILO) unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Just Globalization on June 10, 2008. This is the third major statement of principles and policy adopted by the International Labor Conference since his 1919 ILO Constitution. The Philadelphia Declaration of 1944 and the Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of 1998. The 2008 Declaration expresses his contemporary vision of the ILO’s mission in the era of globalization.
This landmark declaration is a powerful reaffirmation of the ILO’s values. This is the result of tripartite consultations initiated in response to the report of the World Commission on the Social Aspects of Globalization. By adopting this document, representatives of governments, employers and workers’ organizations in our 182 Member States are affirming the importance of our tripartite body in supporting the achievement of progress and social justice in the context of globalization. emphasizes the role of Both countries are committed to strengthening the ILO’s capacity to advance these goals through the Decent Work Agenda. This Declaration institutionalizes the concept of decent work developed by the ILO since 1999 and places it at the heart of the organization’s policy to achieve its constitutional objectives.
The Declaration was released at a critical political moment, reflecting a broad consensus that globalization needs a strong social dimension to achieve improved and fairer outcomes for all. It is both a compass for promoting fair globalization based on decent work and a practical tool for accelerating progress in implementing the Decent Work Agenda at the national level. It also reflects a productive outlook by highlighting the importance of sustainable enterprises in creating greater employment and income opportunities for all.
The General Assembly recognizes that social development and social justice are essential to the achievement and maintenance of peace and security within and between States, and that social development and social justice cannot be achieved without peace and security, or peace between States. We recognize that this cannot be achieved without safety. Lack of respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Furthermore, we recognize that globalization and interdependence are creating new opportunities for global economic growth and the development and improvement of living standards around the world through trade, investment, capital flows and advances in technology, including information technology. do. severe financial crisis, security insecurity, poverty, exclusion and inequality within and between societies, and significant obstacles to further integration and full participation in the world economy for some developing countries and countries in transition, etc. , serious challenges still exist.
On November 26, 2007, the General Assembly proclaimed that, beginning with its sixty-third session, February 20 of each year will be celebrated as the World Day of Social Justice.
2024 commemorative event
February 20, 2024, 3-16 (GMT-5)
New York, USA
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World Social Justice Day annually reminds us of the need to build more just and just societies. The International Labor Organization (ILO) is marking the occasion this year with a series of six events in major cities around the world. The event brings together high-level speakers from across the industry to discuss how to put social justice at the center of international, national and local policy agendas.
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Report of the ILO Director-General to the International Labor Conference – 2024
The report of the ILO Director-General to the International Labor Conference highlights the need for greater social justice on a global scale and the means to achieve it, and the ILO’s presence at home and abroad to promote human-centeredness and rights. It emphasizes the opportunity to based approach. “Rev.” corrected June 2 version, footnote 18.