Today is the World Day of Social Justice
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Media Baaji
- Fri, 20 February 2026
Kathmandu. Today, World Social Justice Day is being celebrated in different countries with various programs. This day is celebrated every year under the auspices of the International Labor Organization (ILO). According to the resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on November 26, 2007, it has been decided to celebrate this day on February 20 every year since 2009.
The main objective of this day is to call the world community to unite for the promotion of social justice, equal opportunities, labor rights and dignified work.
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