Department of Communities WA’s Post

Today is World Day of Social Justice, an international day that promotes the need for equal access to wealth, health, opportunity, and more and brings awareness to issues such as poverty, human rights, and gender equality. There are many ways we can help improve social justice in our community, including through service and volunteerism. Explore how you can take action by checking out The Volunteer Center’s Social Justice Guide. https://lnkd.in/g4GRk6UE

At UCTRANS we have aligned our advocacy with the sustainable development goals, specifically goals 1) No poverty, 2) Zero hunger, 3) Good health and well-being, 4) Quality education, 5) Gender equality, 10) Reduced inequality, 16) Peace, justice and strong institutions.

Today is World Day Against Child Labour, an opportunity to reaffirm our commitments to #EndChildLabour. By raising awareness, improving access to education, promoting gender equality and encouraging the accessibility of adult labour, we can tackle child labour in cocoa-growing communities in West Africa. Let’s work together. Let’s act on our commitments. Let’s #EndChildLabour. Find out how we can do this: https://bit.ly/3U3Zwer

*WORLD LITERACY DAY* The Day is celebrated *annually on September 8th,*  aims to *raise global awareness about the importance of literacy and advocate for inclusive education for all.* In 2024, the focus is on enhancing literacy rates to bridge educational gaps, promote gender equality, and support sustainable development goals. Theme:   *"Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace"* *#worldliteracyday* *#literacyempowers* *#bookisaccessforall* *#MJCAS*

Ahead of the International Day of Education on 24 January, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell made the following statement: Education and lifelong learning are essential to achieve a just and sustainable development, and tackle inequalities, through dialogue, solidarity, mutual understanding and cooperation, inclusive, democratic and participatory governance, and gender equality. At the same time, they are key to protecting, sustaining and building peace. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-5qbsbi #EducationDay

One project, multiple impacts? Yes. The MAIAs encourage you to apply across categories, if your work in financial literacy spans several themes, like gender equality and adult education, why not showcase its versatility? 👉 More at maiawards.org/faq

Schools matter to create a world free from gender-based violence. By addressing gender equality through education, young people can learn essential critical thinking skills, supporting them to understand their rights and become agents of positive change. ➡️ Evidence shows that discussions of reproductive health, healthy relationships, power and respect help to address the root causes of gender-based violence.

In 40 days, the first-ever Ministerial Conference will present a crucial & pivotal moment to highlight the severe impact of violence against girls & all children. Let’s work together to ensure gender equality is a core part of our global child protection strategies 🙌 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dg9Btwjy

World Social Justice Day. February 20 the World Day of Social Justice promotes the importance of fair and just relations between the individual and society. The day also tackles issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, human rights and social protections. #world #celebrate #social #justice

Social protection has been instrumental in advancing women's rights, improving their economic and social well-being, and promoting gender equality by addressing the specific vulnerabilities and challenges they face. Through economic empowerment program, DAAK is thirsty for financial stability. To eradicate poverty. #DAAK_ChangingLives