World Day of Social Justice takes place every year on 20 February. It was designated by the UN General Assembly in 2007 to remind us of the need to build a fairer and more equitable world and to urge all efforts to combat unemployment and poverty.
The ILO will mark the occasion this year with a series of five events held in major cities around the globe. The events will bring together high-level speakers from across the world of work to discuss how to put social justice at the centre of international, national and regional policy agendas.
Decent work in Africa: A key component of Social Justice
To mark the day, the Regional Office for Africa is hosting a panel discussion on advancing social justice through decent work in Africa. The event will highlight the impact of ILO projects on improving lives and fostering greater social justice. The panel will bring together visionary leaders from the cultural, academic, and technology sectors in Africa to showcase innovative solutions for a more inclusive and fairer future.
