World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is annually on February 20 in most countries around the world. This day was established by the UN along with other public organizations to promote social justice and involve the public in addressing important social issues. The holiday encourages people to think about global problems and reminds us of its significance.

History

The history of this holiday is quite old and interesting. Throughout history, many countries have faced serious social problems such as the growth of poverty, sexual and racial discrimination, and employment issues. In developing countries, these problems are much more pronounced than in developed ones.

The first meeting on social justice, attended by representatives from different countries, was held in the Danish city of Copenhagen in 1995. Since then, such meetings have been held regularly in different cities, leading to the establishment of World Day of Social Justice.

Interesting Facts

Many interesting things are known about this important and necessary holiday:

• The annual celebrations of World Day of Social Justice are attended by representatives from more than 100 developed and developing countries;
• On this day, the leaders of countries make promises to participate in the fight against poverty and take other measures to maintain social justice;
• The International Labour Organization (ILO) always takes an active part in the annual celebrations, offering various solutions to unemployment problems each year;
• Trade unions of developed and developing countries play an important role in the development of this holiday. On this day, trade unionists organize demonstrations and rallies dedicated to protecting the rights of working citizens in many countries around the world.

How to Celebrate

The best way to celebrate this meaningful holiday is to do something that promotes social justice. For example, you can provide humanitarian assistance to low-income people or social organizations. You can also participate in trade union rallies and actions. The key is to do this sincerely, from the bottom of your heart.

When is World Day of Social Justice in 2025?

World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20 each year.

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