Ministry of Labour & Employment
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Inaugurate First-Ever
Regional Dialogue on Global Coalition for Social
Justice in New Delhi on 24-25 Feb 2025
Hosted by Ministry of Labour & Employment in collaboration
with CII-EFI
Coalition Theme is Responsible Businesses for Inclusive and
Sustainable Societies
Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International
Labour Organisation (ILO) to Deliver Keynote Address
80+ Coalition partners from Asia Pacific region and beyond,
including representatives from Governments, Employers’ and
Workers’ Organizations, International Agencies, Research
and Academic Institutions, International NGOs and
Enterprises to Attend
Participating Ministries include Ministry of Commerce &
Industry, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of External
Affairs, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Posted On: 12 FEB 2025 5:41PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, in collaboration with Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII)-Employers’ Federation of India (EFI), is set to host the first-ever Regional
Dialogue on Social Justice on 24-25 February 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This
landmark event is a significant contribution to the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
Launched by ILO in 2023, the Coalition is a platform for governments, employers’ and workers’
organizations, international and regional organizations, financial institutions and development banks,
enterprises, international non-governmental organizations and academia committed to advancing
social justice and engaging in collaborative efforts to achieve shared objectives. The Coalition
leverages collaboration among partners to amplify the unique strengths of each participant,
comprehensively and coherently addressing social justice challenges.
As a member of the Asia Pacific Coordinating Group, India is spearheading the first ‘Regional
Dialogue’ under the Global Coalition for Social Justice and championing the key intervention
“Responsible Businesses for Inclusive and Sustainable Societies” under the Coalition’s thematic area
of “Expanding access to and capabilities for Productive and freely chosen Employment and
Sustainable Enterprises.”
The Regional Dialogue will bring together over 80+ Coalition partners from the Asia Pacific region
and beyond to explore innovative approaches, exchange best practices, and strengthen collaboration
to advancing social justice in the region.
Hon’ble Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Minister of
State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje and Secretary (Labour& Employment),
Ms. Sumita Dawra will grace the inaugural session of this regional dialogue. The event will feature
Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, as the keynote speaker.
The event will also mark the 74th Foundation Day of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC), celebrating its unwavering commitment to ensuring dignified healthcare and economic
security for India’s workforce. The ESIC Foundation Day is an occasion to recognize the vital
contribution of the organization in fostering social justice through the extension of comprehensive
social security benefits for workers and their families in the formal sector.
Discussions will focus on critical dimensions of social justice, including responsible business conduct
and social protection, aligning with the Coalition’s thematic priorities.
The event will feature exchange of knowledge and experience sharing through technical discussions
and coalition partner’s experiences. The deliberations would strengthen the joint collaboration among
partners in the area of promoting social justice in the region.
Key themes include:
Skills, Employment and Social Justice: Empowering Youth and Enterprises for Inclusive and
Sustainable Growth
Social Protection to Social Justice: Ensuring No One is Left Behind
Responsible Businesses: Upholding Fair Working Conditions, Safety, and Health for Enhanced
Productivity and Sustainability
Building a Bigger Table: Promoting Inclusion and Women’s Participation in the World of Work
Advancing Decent Work: Strengthening Corporate Governance and Sustainable Global Value
Chains
Digitalization for Social Justice – Harnessing AI for Decent Work and Equity
Key Stakeholders: The thematic dialogue will bring together Coalition partners and other key
stakeholders, including representatives from governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations,
international and/or regional organizations, research organizations, academia, international NGOs and
enterprises.
Event Highlights
Day 1 | 24 February 2025
The first day of the Regional Dialogue on Social Justice will commence with an Inaugural Session.
Key highlights include the showcasing of Responsible Business Conduct by Indian employers’
organisation and international business chambers, a joint statement of workers and employers
organisations on responsible business practices, and the launch of publications on social justice and
social protection. Technical sessions will focus on skills and employment for youth, social protection
for informal workers, and promoting women’s participation in the workforce, featuring insights from
global partners and stakeholders.
Day 2 | 25 February 2025
The second day will delve into responsible business practices, emphasizing fair working conditions,
occupational safety, and health, with contributions from the International Organizations and foreign
business chambers. Discussions on sustainable global value chains will highlight the role of
multinational enterprises in advancing decent work and ethical labour practices. The final session will
explore digitalization and AI as tools for social justice, focusing on equitable access, worker rights,
and aligning AI with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Himanshu Pathak
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