The United Nations supports the principle in multiple ways, from addressing economic inequality to access to education, healthcare, and the protection of human rights, with the aim of creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The SDGs focus on eliminating poverty and providing people with opportunities to prosper.
- Since 2008 World Day of Social Justice has been celebrated annually on 20 February, following a declaration by the General Assembly.
- The Day was created as a reminder of the need to build a fairer and more equitable world, and to combat unemployment, social exclusion and poverty.
- This year’s theme is “Strengthening a just transition for a sustainable future,” acknowledging the need to ensure that the move towards low-carbon economies benefits everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking the occasion with a series of events held in major cities around the world.