11 February 2025, 3:00pm - 4:15pm, UN Headquarters in New York, room CR-9

Join H.E. Kaisa Juuso, Minister of Social Affairs and Health of Finland, the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), ILO’s Global Coalition for Social Justice, WHO and partner countries for a discussion on Wellbeing as a tool for sustainable development, and provide inputs for the upcoming Social Summit in 2025.

24 -25 February 2025, New Delhi

Join the government of India, representatives of the Aspag region and workers’ and employers’ organisations to discuss best practices from the region to strengthen a responsible business environment and India’s initiatives for promoting employment and decent work.

20 February 2025, Astana 

Join a round table discussion on decent work : Modern challenges and Innovations with representatives from government agencies, social partners, universities, research institute and the expert community to discuss the critical issues affecting the labour market in Kazakhstan.

21 February 2025, Lima

The event will focus on the occupational safety and health of vulnerable populations, and in particular people with disabilities, pregnant mothers and minors as a crucial issue to ensure equity in access to decent working conditions. 

25 February 2025, Lima

The Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE) of Peru, through the Directorate for the Promotion and Protection of Fundamental Labor Rights (DPPDFL) will discuss the rights to freedom of association.

28 February 2025, Lima

Join the Minister of Labour of Peru, the vice-minister of employment, the director general of employment service and representatives of trade unions to discuss the need for more inclusivity in the field of work.

13 February 2025, 8:45am - 9:45am, New York

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations is organizing a breakfast with UN Youth Delegates and Permanent Representatives to discuss the need to accelerate action on Social Justice and to co-create practical solutions, focusing on the youth contributions through strategic SDGs.

The ministry of Labour is launching a social media campaign at the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice to share its national initiatives that promote social justice

20 February 2025, Ankara

The forum aims to discuss inclusive policy recommendations for the digital economy, green jobs, and just transition strategies. The Forum is also expected to lay a groundwork for possible future initiatives and facilitate the sharing of international best practices among participants.

February 2025 (TBC), 

Join this hybrid event that will focus on innovative solutions to Malaysia’s ongoing Labour shortage by empowering marginalized communities with limited access to formal employment, particularly foreign spouses and refugees.

12-18 February 2025, Moroni, Mutsamudu, Fomboni

Join business leaders and representatives of the world of work to discuss the importance of Convention 190 that recognises the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment. 

The event will be in person only and held at the University of Comores

20 February 2025

ILO Office in Madagascar and Rapo Atlas, a Malagasy band, releases a song dedicated to Social Justice accompanied by an official music video.

20 February 2025

On the World Day of Social Justice, Ms. Simel Esim, Head of the ILO’s Cooperative, Social and Solidarity Economy Unit and Chair of the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on the Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE), will deliver a lecture for non-partisan national parliamentarians at the First Chamber of the House of Representatives, Japan. The lecture will focus on the role of the cooperative, social and solidarity economy in promoting decent work and advancing social justice for all. Welcoming the official launch of the Second International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025) in Japan and Asia and the Pacific region, the lecture will underscore the transformative potential of cooperatives in addressing contemporary challenges such as demographic shifts, the green transition, and digital transformation.

20 February 2025, Lusaka

Staff from the ILO offices in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique will conduct a 90-minute session to discuss key social justice issues specific to each country and explore how the Global Coalition for Social Justice can support their priorities.

19 February 2025, 9:30 am- 11:00 am (GMT), London

Join virtually representatives of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) to discuss how occupational safety and health risks assessments and interventions can galvanise broader support and contribute to decent work in at risk-marginalised communities.

19 February 2025, 7-8pm (CET), Spain

Join Sergi Ferrer-Salat (President of Ferrer), Mario Rovirosa (CEO of Ferrer), and Raimon Puigjaner (President of B Lab Spain) for an in-person event focused on addressing inequalities and advocating for a more equitable society amidst a world of overlapping crises.

20 February, 2025

Join Club de Madrid for a discussion on the importance of advancing social justice by addressing identity-based exclusion and fostering inclusive societies. 

20 February 2025, 4:00 pm- 5:00 PM (CET)

Learn more on the role of apprenticeships in driving youth employment and driving business in Latin America. 

The event will be in Spanish with captions in English available.

24 February 2025, Nepal

Join Unions from the sewage workers in South Asia and representatives from the world of work to discuss the work done by sewage workers in the most and degrading conditions though essential for the health and sanitation and the power of Unions to fight for labour rights.

The event is hybrid and translations will be provided in Hindi, Urgu, Nepali, Bangla and Tamil.

12 February 2025, Palais des Nations in Geneva

Attend a concert hosted by Christina Kitsos, the Mayor of Geneva, as part of the Antigel Festival in the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room at the Palais des Nations. This year's event highlights youth voices and the next generation, in line with the priorities of the Pact of the Future. It seeks to bring young people together, amplifying their views on social justice challenges and opportunities, especially in light of the upcoming World Social Summit in November 2025.

20 February 2025

Join us virtually on Instagram to discuss the role of digital products and how they can promote inclusiveness. The event will be in Kazakh, Russian and English.

20 February 2025

Join the Federation of South American University Teachers (FESIDUAS) and the Latin American Federation of Scientific Workers (FEDLATCI) as they celebrate the World day of social justice on their respective social networks.