Every year on February 20, the World Day of Social Justice is celebrated, as established by the General Assembly during its 63rd session on November 27, 2007. In the context of the climate crisis and growing social inequalities, the concept of a "just transition" emerges as a key strategy to simultaneously address environmental and economic challenges, where the transition is not limited to decarbonization but is conceived as an equitable redistribution of resources and opportunities. This approach aims to ensure that the shift towards low-carbon economies occurs in parallel with the adoption and implementation of policies at national and international levels that prioritize people and the environment and protect the most vulnerable, embracing these principles.

The United Nations General Assembly has emphasized the close interdependence between social development, social justice, and world peace and security, where in the absence of the former, there can be no guarantee of maintaining the latter, and vice versa. Furthermore, it has reiterated that while globalization can present opportunities in terms of economic, financial, and technological development, it can also exacerbate existing problems such as poverty, insecurity, and exclusion in certain societies and between them, as well as make it more difficult for developing countries and those in economic transition to participate in the global economy.

In this regard, the International Labour Organization (ILO) plays a crucial role in promoting the process towards a just transition. The ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization, adopted in 2008, places the Decent Work Agenda at the foundation of the organization's policies, outlining strategic objectives such as employment, social protection, social dialogue, and labor rights.

On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, the ILO and the Global Coalition for Social Justice are promoting five events in as many major cities around the world with the aim of fostering dialogue on the integration of social justice issues into regional, national, and international policies.