World Day of Social Justice 2026: 20 February

Current Context: The World Day of Social Justice 2026 was observed on Friday, 20 February 2026, continuing the UN’s observance established in 2007 and first marked in 2009.

• The official theme was “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice”, tied to the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha and its Political Declaration.
• Some organizations also emphasized a secondary theme: “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice”, highlighting marginalized groups and stronger safety nets.
• The day’s core purpose was to push for poverty eradication, decent work, gender equity, and social protections as foundations of stable societies.
• It spotlighted ongoing challenges like youth unemployment, wage disparities, and the digital divide, urging governments to take concrete policy action.

Question:

Q.1 World Day of Social Justice is observed annually under the initiative of which organization?
a) World Bank
b) United Nations
c) International Labour Organization
d) World Economic Forum

Answer: b) The observance was established by the United Nations in 2007 to promote fairness, equality, and inclusive development across societies.