Launch of the World Day of Social JusticePosted: February 10th 2009 | Updated: February 11th 2009
"Looking back now, we know the commitments agreed in 1995 have been sidetracked in the years since. Today we are looking at three core areas identified by the Copenhagen Declaration, namely decent work,
social integration and poverty eradication. The World Day of Social Justice gives us an opportunity to take stock of how we can work together at the national and global levels on policy and programs in these areas. This is needed now more than ever."
- Mary Robinson
Member states have been invited to devote this day to the promotion of concrete national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World Summit for Social Development. As recognized by the World Summit, social development aims at social justice, solidarity, harmony and equality within and among countries and social justice, equality and equity constitute the fundamental values of all societies. To achieve “a society for all” governments made a commitment to the creation of a framework for action to promote social justice at national, regional and international levels. They also pledged to promote the equitable distribution of income and greater access to resources through equity and equality and opportunity for all. The governments recognized as well that economic growth should promote equity and social justice and that “a society for all” must be based on social justice and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms. The United Nations Division for Social Policy and Development, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the International Labor Organization co-convened a Launch of the World Day of Social Justice on February 10th at UN Headquarters in New York. Following a statement by H.E. Mr. Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, President of the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly, Mary Robinson delivered a Related Links:
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