World Day of Social Justice observed

World Day of Social Justice observed

Islamabad (Web Desk): World Day of Social Justice is being observed across the globe including Pakistan today (Tuesday).

This year the theme of the Day is "Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances."

This theme emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnership to address challenges facing the world today.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) marks the occasion this year with a series of six events held in major cities around the globe.

On 26 November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared that starting from the 63rd session of the General Assembly, 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.

The ILO unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008.