In November 2007, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution designating February 20 as the World Day of Social Justice, first observed in 2009. The designation responded to the need to confront challenges such as poverty, social exclusion, unemployment, gender inequality, and inadequate protection of workers' rights. The day rests on the premise that sustainable economic and social development cannot be achieved without genuine social justice — one that ensures a fair distribution of wealth and opportunity and gives every person, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or economic status, a fair chance at a dignified life and full participation in society. The International Labour Organization has championed this concept for decades as a cornerstone of decent work. The day is marked with dialogues and seminars on social protection policies, campaigns highlighting issues like fair wages and decent working conditions, and local initiatives supporting society's most marginalized groups, including workers, migrants, and people with disabilities.