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  1. Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances
  1. World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice

Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances

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20 February 2024
19:15 - 20:30 GMT+1 (Europe/Zurich)
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

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

Keynote speaker(s)

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

Opening remarks

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

Welcome remarks

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

Panelists

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

Moderator

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

Date

20 February 2024
19:15 - 20:30 GMT+1

Location

Conference Room 5, UN headquarters, New York City, United States of America

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