World Day of Social Justice reminds us each year of the need to build fairer, more equitable societies. The ILO will mark the occasion this year with a series of seven events held in major cities around the globe. The events will bring together high-level speakers from across the world of work to discuss how to put social justice at the centre of international, national and regional policy agendas.

Join representatives of government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, the ASEAN Secretariat, Asian Development Bank and United Nations as they discuss what needs to change to make Social Justice in the world of work a reality across Asia and the Pacific.

Social justice for All in Asia and the Pacific

The ILO Regional office for Arab States, is bringing together leading figures from the world of work, politics and academia to discuss how to achieve greater social justice in the Arab World in a pannel discussion. The event will also discuss the new report "Arab States Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2024: Promoting social justice through a just transition."

Beirut

Achieving Social Justice in the Arab States through a just transition

In a world riven by geopolitical tensions, and with our common future hanging in the balance, it is urgent that our societies aim for a strong and sustained dose of social justice if we are to meet the Sustainable Development Goals we have set for ourselves. Harnessing the diversity of actors hosted in Geneva for crosscutting responses to advance social justice is crucial and the Geneva ecosystem has the ability and responsibility to take courageous action.&nbsp;&nbsp;The panel discussion will&nbsp;explore the role International Geneva has to play in the quest for social justice.The event is organized&nbsp;by the Geneva Graduate Institute in partnership with the TASC Platform and in support of the launch of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, a ground-breaking initiative led by the International Labour Organization.

Geneva

How can International Geneva advance social justice?

The event will gather six panellists to discuss pressing global challenges and social justice deficits, with a specific focus on social justice for all generations. From access to quality employment for the youth to skill opportunities for older generations in Europe and Central Asia. The aim is to propose tangible solutions and contribute to the establishment of a new global social contract in alignment with the 2030 Agenda.

Delivering Social Justice for Every Generation in Europe and Central Asia

What does the future of social justice mean for&nbsp; Africa, and how to&nbsp; get there? This World Day of Social Justice, ILO Africa brings together leading figures from the world of work, politics, and the international community to chart the way towards a human-centred future with equal opportunities for all. Witness Africa's commitment to work together for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Abidjan

Africa United for Social Justice

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.

New York City

Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances

Conference Room 5

UN headquarters

Room 5

Conference Room 8

Conference Room 6

Leading figures from the world of work are meeting to discuss what social justice means today in Latin America and the Caribbean, the challenges to achieve it, as well as to propose concrete ways to address them. The event will aim to be a call to accelerate investments to advance the social dimension of the Sustainable Development Goals and to boost support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Lima

Social Justice and Decent Work: Building Sustainable Futures in Latin America and the Caribbean 

World Day of Social Justice

ILO Director-General's message on the occasion of the World Day of  Social Justice

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Media personalities speak out on the need for social justice 

ILC 2024: General Discussion on Decent Work and the Care Economy

This way to social justice

Why gender equality is central to advancing social justice

Floor

Conversation about the Maritime Labour convention, a unique, modern and innovation ILO instrument. Key maritime actors share insights onn the success stories around the MLC and its positive impact on seafarers and shipping. They describe the pivotal role of social dialogue in shaping maritime labour standards and highlight some of the challenges lying ahead as well as measures taken or envisaged to navigate them.

Navigating the Maritime Labour Convention: Past, Present, and Future

Beatriz Vacotto

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Head of the Maritime Unit, International Labour Standards Department

Panama

Ceasar Gomez

Ambassador

Helio Vicente

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

Fabrizio Barcelona

 International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)

Christine Bader

Maritime Specialist, Sectoral Policies Department

The ILC lunchtime conversations offer a chance to talk about important work-related topics. These informal discussions bring together experts to explore the key issues that are covered at the International Labour Conference (ILC).&nbsp;

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60 years of Convention 122 on Employment Policy: Supporting structural transformation and just transitions

Just transition to environmental sustainability and social dialogue

As partnerships are key to the ILO’s development cooperation, the conversation explores diverse ways of partnering with the ILO.&nbsp;

Partnering with the ILO

What way forward on estimating and operationalizing living wages?

Artificial intelligence and the world of work

Accelerating decent jobs and universal social protection for just transitions. This conversation aims to promote the value-added by the Global Accelerator in supporting countries to overcome persistent poverty and inequality, and facilitating just climate,digital and demographic transitions through integrated policy approaches, increased financing and investments and enhanced multilateral cooperation. It also explains how this initiative develops capacities, enhances coherence and builds evidence for sustainable impact at scale.