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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on which day?
A
20 February
B
17 February
C
18 February
D
19 February
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The UN General Assembly declared the 20 February World Day of Social Justice in 2007. The International Labour Organization (a UN agency) adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization in 2008, strengthening the UN’s commitment to social justice.

Detailed explanation-2: -2022 Theme: Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment. More than 60 per cent of the world’s employed population, that is 2 billion women, men and youth, earn their livelihoods in the informal economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the vulnerability of workers in the informal economy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The commemorative event for the 2022 World Day of Social Justice was convened by the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN, the United Nations Development Programme, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) with the theme, “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment.”

Detailed explanation-4: -The United Nations’ (UN) World Day of Social Justice is annually observed on February 20 to encourage people to look at how social justice affects poverty eradication. It also focuses on the goal of achieving full employment and support for social integration.

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