Save the Date! World Day of Social Justice 2012 is on February 20th
by Roshni Bhatnagar on January 30, 2012
What is World Day of Social Justice?
World Day of Social Justice is on February 20th and was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. WDSJ supports organizations working for the eradication of poverty and the promotion of employment internationally. The day aims to improve social equity and the well-being of people living around the world.
Why social justice?
“The pursuit of social justice is crucial to maximizing the potential for growth with equity and minimizing the risks of social unrest. Together let us rise to the challenge and ensure that our work for sustainable development delivers social justice for all.” -- Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General
GlobeMed’s work is rooted in social justice. We believe it should be used as a platform for the global health movement we are building on university campuses across the country.
What is GlobeMed doing about it?
This year GlobeMed is organizing a network-wide teach-in. A teach-in is a forum that encourages speakers to discuss issues without the constraints of an academic field. They are thought-provoking, participatory, and action-oriented. During the week of February 20-24, we will be asking professors all over the country to consider how poverty, health, and social justice are related to their field of study.
Students are capable of igniting change in the world because of their unique positions as students. We want to use this to engage our professors, advisors, and mentors in an activity that will spread the ability to make an impact on the health of people around the world.
So how can I get involved?
Ask at least 5 professors from 5 different fields to dedicate 5 minutes of class time between February 20 and February 24 to talk about how poverty, health, or social justice relates to their field of expertise. Ask a few professors to share a brief quotes about what they’ll talk about in class or record the discussion. Upload quotes and any other media to our tumblr by clicking on the “Submit” button.
Get excited for WDSJ week and spread the word to your professors now!
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