Recognizes that social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace and cannot be attained in the absence of peace and security; also recognizes that sustained economic growth is necessary to sustain social development and social justice; further recognizes that globalization and interdependence are opening new opportunities for the growth of the world economy and the development and improvement of living standards; recognizes the need to consolidate further the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication and in promoting full employment and decent work, gender equality and access to social well-being and justice for all; decides to declare that, starting from the 63rd sess. of the General Assembly, 20 Feb. will be the World Day of Social Justice.

Adopted without vote, 57th plenary meeting

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Issued in GAOR, 62nd sess., Suppl. no. 49.