Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances

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By focusing on bridging gaps and building alliances in support of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, we can ensure the promise of enabling our societies and economies to function more cohesively and effectively; unlock the productive potential of countries and people; pave the way for sustained reductions in poverty and inequality – prerequisites for inclusive growth; and contribute to peace, stability and intergenerational solidarity.

 

 

Chairperson

Aida Kasymalieva
Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations

Keynote speaker

Gilbert F. Houngbo
Director-General
International Labour Organization (ILO)

Opening Remarks

Dennis Francis
President of the General Assembly
United Nations (UN)
Paula Narváez
President
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Welcome Remarks

Philippe Kridelka
Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations
Omar Hilale
Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations

Panellists

Li Junhua
Under-Secretary-General, Economic and Social Affairs
United Nations (UN)
Alex Campbell
Director
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Shea Gopaul
Permanent Representative to the United Nations
International Organisation of Employers (IOE)

ABOUT THE GLOBAL COALITION

Foster multilateral cooperation and partnerships, accelerating progress towards the achievement of the SDGs. The Coalition serves as a platform to generate political commitments, investments and concrete actions that support social justice in alignment with national priorities.

Our world faces challenges to social justice, stemming from overlapping crises and long-term structural economic transformations. Rising rates of extreme poverty, working poverty, child labour, youth unemployment, and informal work underscore the urgency of addressing inequalities and ensuring decent work globally.

Foster multilateral cooperation and partnerships, accelerating progress towards the achievement of the SDGs. The Coalition serves as a platform to generate political commitments, investments and concrete actions that support social justice in alignment with national priorities.

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