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 Fostering social dialogue for shared prosperity explores collective approaches to addressing societal challenges, emphasizing the crucial role of social dialogue in achieving social justice, including by promoting collective bargaining. It examines how collaborative efforts among partners can lead to inclusive prosperity, ensure equitable access to opportunities, and drive sustainable development. The thematic dialogue fosters new or expanded initiatives that will result in the strengthening of social dialogue institutions and will equip employers’ and workers’ organizations to address new challenges and opportunities through partnerships and collaborations across the United Nations system and beyond.