Launch of the World Day of Social Justice

New York, 10 February 2009

• Programme
• Biography of Panelists
• Highlights from Panel Discussion
• Photos
• Video

STATEMENTS

• • Opening remarks by H.E. Kirsti Lintonen, Chairperson of the Commission for Social Development, Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations
  • Statement of the President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann
  • Introductory remarks from Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Assistant-Secretary-General, DESA
  • Statement from Ms. Mary Robinson, Founder and President, Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative and Member of The Elders
  • Statement from Mr. Lucas Benitez, Co-Director, Coalition of Immokalee Workers
    - in English
    - in Spanish

• • Statement from Ms. Renana Jhabvala, Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
  • Statement from Ms. Tahirih Naylor, Chair of the NGO Committee on Social Development