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Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances

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New York City
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The 2024 World Day of Social Justice provides an opportunity to foster dialogue on actions needed to achieve social justice by strengthening the social contract that has been fractured by rising inequalities, conflicts and weakened institutions that are meant to uphold and protect the rights of workers. By focusing on bridging gaps and building alliances in support of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, we can ensure the promise of enabling our societies and economies to function more cohesively and effectively; unlock the productive potential of countries and people; pave the way for sustained reductions in poverty and inequality – prerequisites for inclusive growth; and contribute to peace, stability and intergenerational solidarity.

Chairperson

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Aida Kasymalieva
Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations

Keynote speaker(s)

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Gilbert F. Houngbo
Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Opening remarks

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Dennis Francis
President of the General Assembly, United Nations (UN)
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Paula Narváez
President, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Welcome remarks

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Philippe Kridelka
Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations
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Omar Hilale
Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations

Panelists

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Li Junhua
Under-Secretary-General, Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations (UN)
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Alex Campbell
Director, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
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Shea Gopaul
Permanent Representative to the United Nations, International Organisation of Employers (IOE)

Moderator

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Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon
Special Representative to the United Nations, International Labour Organization (ILO)