The Forum gathers over 250 partners of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Open to Coalition partners and ILO accredited tripartite delegations to the ILC. The programme of the Inaugural Forum is structured as a continuation of the ongoing collaborative effort initiated by partners on the thematic development of the Coalition. The plenary session highlights specific actions taken by partners to promote social justice, in alignment with the Coalition's thematic areas. It features three thematic dialogues on:
Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese and international sign language.
The thematic dialogue on Building the resilience of societies aims to explore effective strategies for enhancing societal resilience and addressing inequalities amid various global challenges. The dialogue showcases examples of integrated social protection and employment policies, discusses sustainable financing strategies, and emphasizes cooperation across governments, social partners, and civil society. Central to this conversation is the transformative initiative, the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. Expected outcomes include raising awareness, fostering policy discussions, and generating actionable strategies for enhancing societal and economic resilience and social justice.