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World Day of Social Justice

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Where it comes from

On 26 November 2007 the UN General Assembly declared that 20 February would be celebrated every year as the World Day of Social Justice, recognising that social development and social justice are indispensable for peace and security within and between nations.

How it's celebrated

The ILO and UN agencies hold meetings, webinars and reports on fair work, social protection and reducing poverty and inequality. Trade unions, universities and community groups run talks and campaigns.

Did you know

The 2008 Declaration was only the third major statement of principles adopted by the International Labour Conference since the ILO's founding constitution of 1919.

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