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  1. From Doha commitments to action for social justice

    From Doha commitments to action for social justice

    Ended
    20 February 2026
    15:00 - 16:00 GMT+1 (Europe/Zurich)
    Geneva
    From Doha commitments to action for social justice
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    The World Day of Social Justice, observed annually by the United Nations on 20 February, is a global reminder of the urgent need to build fairer, inclusive, and sustainable societies. 

    The 2026 observance is of particular significance as it follows the Second World Summit on Social Development, held in Doha in November 2025. In this context this 60-minute online event seeks to carry forward the momentum generated by the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration by reaffirming social justice as a shared global priority. The event will provide a timely opportunity to underscore the urgency of translating political commitments into meaningful action.

    Serving as a moment of reflection and a call to action, the event will advocate for sustained engagement by governments, social partners, and key stakeholders to advance the commitments outlined in the Political Declaration and through the implementation of the Coalition’s Key Interventions.

    Opening session

    Annalena Baerbock
    Annalena Baerbock
    President, 80th Session of the General Assembly, United Nations (UN)

    Keynote intervention: Growth, innovation and social justice

    Philippe Aghion
    Philippe Aghion
    Nobel Laureate in Economics 2025

    Panel discussion: Operationalizing the Doha Declaration through collaboration and collective action

    Colin E. Jordan
    Colin E. Jordan
    Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, Barbados
    Christine Nkulikiyinka
    Christine Nkulikiyinka
    Minister of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda
    Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman
    Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman
    President, Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF)
    Luc Triangle
    Luc Triangle
    General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
    Gilbert F. Houngbo
    Gilbert F. Houngbo
    Chair of the Panel discussion and Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO)

    Closing remarks

    Li Junhua
    Li Junhua
    Secretary-General of the Second World Summit on Social Development and Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations (UN)
    Event details

    Date

    20 February 2026
    15:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

    Location

    ILO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

    Resources
      • Global Coalition for Social Justice
      • ILO Topic Portal on Social Justice

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