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Morocco participated on Thursday in the Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC). The event brought together 20 ministers, along with representatives from international organizations and various stakeholders.
As a member of the Coalition, Morocco was represented by Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, who led a delegation that included representatives from the Head of Government Office and the Permanent Mission of Morocco to the United Nations in Geneva.
The opening session, chaired by the ILC President, featured a keynote address by Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, as well as remarks from members of the Coalition’s Coordination Group, including ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo and the Secretary-Generals of the International organization of Employers (IOE) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).
In a rapidly changing global context, the forum serves as a platform for constructive dialog and concrete commitments toward a human-centered social agenda. This year’s edition is particularly significant, coinciding with preparations for the second World Summit for Social Development.
The event is a key moment to review the achievements of the Global Coalition for Social Justice during 2024, with a focus on operationalizing its initiatives and scaling up its actions in close cooperation with partners.
The Forum’s works centered around six key themes: promoting decent wages; fostering responsible business practices; enabling just transitions through social dialog; advancing a human rights-based economy; empowering youth; and leveraging artificial intelligence for social development.
Launched by the ILO in November 2023, the Global Coalition for Social Justice is an innovative initiative aimed at boosting collective efforts to address social justice gaps and accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Decent Work Agenda.
To date, the Coalition includes over 360 partners — including governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international and regional bodies, local authorities, businesses and business networks, NGOs, and academic institutions — all committed to advancing social justice by joining forces and intensifying their efforts.
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