ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDD/2018/TP.6
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Information material
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: 2030 Agenda, Governance & enabling environment, Inclusive development, Resilient development & conflict prevention
Initiatives: Promoting social justice
SDGs: Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Keywords: Arab countries, Conflict, Employment, Political participation, Social justice, Social security, Activities
Social justice matters: A view from the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
January 2019
Achieving social justice and leaving no one behind are urgent priorities in the Arab region. This pamphlet aims to provide general information and raise awareness on social justice and related challenges in the region. In addition, it presents good examples of the progress made by Arab countries in combatting the different manifestations of inequality and social injustice and highlights ESCWA’s role and contribution in support of these objectives. The pamphlet is intended for policy-makers and practitioners, civil society organizations and activists, researchers and mainstream media as well as anyone seeking fundamental information on this topic.
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Achieving social justice and leaving no one behind are urgent priorities in the Arab region. This pamphlet aims to provide general information and raise awareness on social justice and related challenges in the region. In addition, it presents good examples of the progress made by Arab countries in combatting the different manifestations of inequality and social injustice and highlights ESCWA’s role and contribution in support of these objectives. The pamphlet is intended for policy-makers and practitioners, civil society organizations and activists, researchers and mainstream media as well as anyone seeking fundamental information on this topic.
