World Day of Social Justice
Every year on February 20, the world turns its attention to fairness itself. World Day of Social Justice, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, calls on every nation to confront poverty, champion decent work, and make equity a lived reality for all people.
- Roots
- Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in November 2007 through Resolution 62/10, building on the 1995 World Summit for Social Development
- Also on Feb 20
- Caregivers Day · Cherry Pie Day · Comfy Day
- Hashtag
- #WorldDayOfSocialJustice
3 ways to celebrate
Learn and Share
Read the United Nations materials for this year's World Day of Social Justice theme and talk through them at the dinner table. Share one fact or article online so the conversation reaches beyond your household.
Serve Your Neighbors
Organize a group volunteer shift at a food pantry, a shelter, or a job-training program. A morning of hands-on work makes the day's big ideas personal.
Speak Up Locally
Attend a public meeting on wages, housing, or public services, or write to an elected representative about fair-work policies. Change starts where decisions are made.
Plan ahead
World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.
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