World day of social justice 20 february center for. Speaking on the occasion, pankaj kumar, retainer lawyer of district legal services authority kathua, explained the students about the concept of social justice, including issues of poverty. In my travels through cyberspace, i discovered that thursday, february 20, 2020, is world day of social justice united nations. The purpose of observing the day is to focus on the plight of social injustice throughout the world and to press for improvements and solutions.
Raise awareness and support the efforts of the international community to eradicate poverty, promote full employment, decent work, gender equity and access to social wellbeing and justice for all. Through social justice, all the barriers that prevent people to come up, namely gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability are tried to be eradicated. The world day of social justice, 20 february, has been marked since 2009 by the united nations. World day of social justice social justice is defined, for the purpose of the observance, as including issues of poverty, unemployment, and unfair exclusion that results in economic harm or social ostracism. World day of social justice on february 20 background download this royalty free vector in seconds. Social justice is defined, for the purpose of the observance, as including issues of poverty, unemployment, and unfair exclusion that results in economic harm or social ostracism. Brief essay the biggest challenge that every individual in the globe faces is the injustice they face every day. Ive gathered a list of social justice books for kids that address a variety of global issues, but of course the troubles around the world are endless. Observance of this day supports efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander, between the world and me by ta. Preventing conflict and sustaining peace through decent work social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within. The world day of social justice is observed on february 20 every year.
Blending these categories, here are some books to help you start a social justice book club in your parish, community, or campus ministry group. It is annually observed on 20 th of february every year the primary aim of the day is to promote employment, poverty eradication, and social integration. Count the number of days until world day of social justice 2020. It also focuses on the goal of achieving full employment and support for social integration. According to their website, observance of world day of social justice. In a world that struggles with inclusivity, productive dialogue, respect for differences and shared objectives, this is our opportunity to be reminded of the importance of human rights and equality.
Celebrating world day of social justice in our catholic. As you may know, february 20 marks world day of social justice. On the united nations webpage dedicated to the world day of social justice, social justice is defined as an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. On 26 november 2007, the general assembly of the united nations declared that, starting from 2008, 20 february will be celebrated annually as the world day. The united nations general assembly has decided to observe 20 february annually, approved on 26 november 2007 and starting in 2009, as the world day of social justice. If you want peace and development, work for social justice. One foot is charity taking care of peoples immediate needs, while the other foot is social justice addressing the structures and policies in society that cause people to be. Each devotional is faith inspired and social justice themed. Use nomad press as a resource to teach kids about social justice.
Humanitarian aid has generally clothed itself in the mantle of socalled social justice. On this world day of social justice, diana award recipient and awardwinning teenage filmmaker kasha shares her story. It was observed following the resolution adopted by the general assembly on 26. World day of social justice occurs annually on february 20th. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. At she created an after school social justice club to. February 20, 20, marks the seventh annual world day of social justice, a day dedicated to advancing a world that promotes a peaceful and prosperous coexistence. World day of social justice office for social justice. On 26 november 2007, the general assembly declared that, starting from the sixtythird session of the general assembly, 20 february will be celebrated annually as the world day of social justice. February 20th brings with it world day of social justice. Its a day that brings awareness to the injustices that occur throughout the world every day. Youll find a new display on the ground floor of the library just outside the elevators featuring books on social justice. Kasha has been a dedicated advocate and entrepreneur since she was eight years old.
The world day of social justice is observed every year on february 20 to recognize the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment. Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within. Social justice books for kids to teach about global issues. Wednesday 20 february marks world day of social justice, an initiative which champions the solving of issues surrounding development, dignity and democracy. We know a god who accompanies those through the wilderness of long nights and treacherous waters. A passionate pursuit for social justice the diana award blog. The permanent mission of the kyrgyz republic to the united nations and the international labour organization office for the united nations cordially invite you to the world day of social justice. Mercy in the city by kerry weber loyola press, 2014 webers book should be mandatory reading for everyone involved in parish social ministry. World day of social justice is an observance organized by the united nations, it aims to raise the awareness of social justice.
History, top tweets, 2020 date, facts, calendar, things to do and count down. Inyathelo pledges its support to south african social justice organisations and commends them for their unwavering dedication to help build a fairer society. It was approved as a world recognized holiday by the united nations in 2007, and it officially went into effect in february 2009. World day of justice is held annually on february 20 th. On 26 november 2007, the general assembly of the united nations declared that, starting from 2008, 20 february will be celebrated annually as the world day of social justice. Initiated by the united nations it seeks to highlight that social development and social justice are key to achieve and maintain peace and security within and among nations. We have created a powerpoint and activity for primary and secondary schools looking at ways of practically doing social justice.
Observance of world day of social justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social wellbeing and justice for all. The world day of social justice is a united nations observance day. The world day for social justice celebrates its fifth anniversary this week set up by the united nations and first observed on 20 february 2009, the aim is to focus attention on efforts to. At the bottom of the post are links to more picture book lists that will help you in your endeavor to talk to your kids about important problems facing the world. Hands of people with different skin color and different nationalities. The united nations has chosen this day to be a reflection on tackling poverty, social and economic exclusion and unemployment. World day of social justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. World day of social justice university of winchester library. Partners in health has worked to pioneer and galvanize a social justice approach to global health since its inception 25 years ago, working alongside displaced peasants in the central. The world has bought into the concept that, while human rights refers to equal opportunity, social justice refers to equal outcome the world s idea of social justice is typically understood in terms of governmentmandated redistribution of wealth and resources.
Social justice is considered one of the two feet of catholic social action. World day of social justice when is world day of social. Today marks the fifth annual observance of world day of social justice, an opportunity for the international community to collectively recognize. Each morning sojourners will send a short verse, a justice quote, and prayer straight to your inbox. World day of social justice february 20 closing the inequalities gap to achieve social justice social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and. Our free chapters and exclusive blogs discuss social justice in a variety of contexts. Closing the inequalities gap to achieve social justice. February 20 gives the world an opportunity to celebrate unity, civil society and respect for all as the united nations world day of social justice. World day of social justice february 20 your home teacher.
Social justice is a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society. Must reads for your social justice book club millennial. Living with floods in a mobile southeast asia book. Social justice is a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society, as measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity, and social privileges. How many days until world day of social justice 2020. Book display world day of social justice university library.
The general assembly proclaimed 20 february as world day of social justice in 2007, inviting member states to devote the day to promoting national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the world summit for social development and the twentyfourth session of the general assembly. World book day, shelf with books on globe background, flat design. How to teach social justice teacher network the guardian. Nine years ago marked the start of world day of social justice, which is observed annually on 20th february.
World day of social justice global campaign for peace education. Although we have come a long way, our world is still filled with prejudice, oppression, and inequity. In november of 2007, the united nations declared february 20 as the world day of social justice. The international labour organization unanimously adopted the ilo declaration on social justice for a fair globalization on 10 june 2008. New editions are produced annually and designed to help teachers translate their vision of a just education into concrete classroom activities. As we close our meeting this day, let us pray and reflect upon the most treasured prayer that we have. A biblical worldview of human rights and social justice. This year, the theme of world day of social justice is preventing conflict and sustaining peace through decent work. Still, why is social justice something that we should all be passionate about. World day of social justice 2014 international justice resource. World day of social justice 2017 disd the united nations. At its sixtysecond session, in november 2007, the general assembly of the united nations proclaimed 20 february as world day of social justice. The film and book, courage and hope shares the remarkable story of fourteachers living positively with hiv from across subsaharan. Every year since 2009, the united nations has highlighted february 20th as the world day for social justice in a bid to underscore the glaring inequalities that increasingly characterise the world today from growing levels of poverty and rising unemployment rates, to various forms of discrimination on the basis of class, race and gender.
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