World Day of Social Justice

Each year, the UN observes World Day of Social Justice, which encourages member nations to promote social justice in their countries. This year, we reflect on social justice advancements in the world, as well as shortcomings in our own communities. February 20, 2024, marks the 15th World Day of Social Justice. Since 2009, this day has been observed to focus on social injustice in the world and to push for improvements, as well as solutions (1). In their discussion of 2023’s World Day of Social Justice, the UN notes the exacerbating effects of COVID-19, climate change, and geopolitical tensions on economic and social crises (2). As such, the year’s theme focused on UN recommendations to strengthen solidarity and rebuild trust in government. At this time, the theme for 2024 has not yet been revealed, allowing us to reflect on the issues that impact our communities the most, as well as explore possible solutions. We may also reflect on the past 15 years to note how far we have come while remaining mindful of where there is still room for improvement.