No Dia Mundial da Justiça Social a mensagem do Secretário Geral das Nações Unidas, Ban Ki-moon:
«Secretary-General's Message for 2014
The gap between the poorest and the wealthiest around the world is wide and
growing. This situation is not only between countries but within them, including
many of the most prosperous. The World Day of Social Justice is observed to
highlight the power of global solidarity to advance opportunity for all.
Circumstances such as where a person is born, where they live or their gender
and ethnicity should never determine their income or their opportunities for
quality education, basic healthcare, decent work, adequate shelter, access to
drinking water, political participation or living free from threatened, or
actual, physical violence.
As inequalities widen, the social fabric of our societies is both stretched
and strained. This often leads to a downward spiral of economic and social
uncertainty and even unrest. Violent conflict in many parts of the world is
often rooted in deep inequality, discrimination, and widespread poverty.
Yet there is nothing inevitable about inequality. Our shared goal should aim
at taking practical steps to remove this formidable barrier to development and
human dignity.
Experience shows that economic growth, on its own, is not sufficient. We must
do more to empower individuals through decent work, support people through
social protection, and ensure the voices of the poor and marginalised are
heard. As we continue our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals
and shape a post-2015 development agenda, let us make social justice central to
achieving equitable and sustainable growth for all».
Ban Ki-moon
SAIBA MAIS.
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