Geneva l 12 June 2025
Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice
The Coalition’s Forum is the annual gathering of the partners of the Global Coalition for Social Justice. Held in the margins of the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference, it provides a space where partners can discuss thematic issues related to social justice, as well as the challenges, opportunities and potential solutions in respect of advancing the Coalition’s objectives.
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Global Coalition for Social Justice
Voices from the Forum
Interviews with members of the Global Coalition for Social Justice and statement by Dina Boluarte, President of Peru.
This year’s Forum builds on the ongoing collaborative efforts led by partners to shape the thematic development of the Coalition. It will mark a new phase in the Coalition’s journey as a fully operational platform and provide a dynamic space for partner engagement.
The programme combines high-level sessions with interactive parallel events and will highlight key Coalition interventions through a range of formats – including panel discussions, thematic dialogues, and partner-led conversations – tailored to the stage of progress of each intervention.
From ambition to action: Global Coalition for Social Justice launches key interventions
Thursday 12 June 9:15 - 10:30 CEST
Opening session
The session, chaired by the President of the 113th International Labour Conference, features high-level addresses and present an overview of the Coalition's key achievements since June 2024.
Thursday 12 June 10:45 - 12:15 CEST
Key interventions Spotlight
Living Wages, a driver of social and economic development
With increasing global attention to living wages, the session showcases the initiative’s efforts to promote alignment with ILO principles for estimating and operationalizing living wages.
Partners conversation
Fostering a just transition through social dialogue
This session draws on recent initiatives and provides a platform to assess progress and strengthen social dialogue in climate and development frameworks.
In person interactive thematic dialogue - Partners zone
Empowering youth for social justice
This dialogue harnesses ILO constituents' expertise to promote more and better jobs for young people, while spotlighting innovation, and encouraging intergenerational dialogue.
Thursday 12 June 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Key interventions Spotlight
Responsible business for inclusive and sustainable societies
This panel discussion will examine the role of government, social partners and private sector in generating more and better jobs, inclusive growth, and social justice.
Partners conversation
Human rights economy
The conversation will focus on how the Human Rights Economy (HRE) offers a framework and operational approach to embed human - and related human rights - into economic and social policy making.
In person interactive thematic dialogue - Partners zone
Leading change: AI for Social Impact
By exploring real-world AI use cases, the session will highlight both the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption.
Thursday 12 June 15:45 - 17:00 CEST
Closing session
Chaired by the President of the International Labour Conference, the closing session will feature high-level addresses and providing a space for partners to reaffirm their commitments.
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