Day 61: World Day of Social Justice

"Social justice is more than an ethical imperative, it is a foundation for national stability and global prosperity. Equal opportunity, solidarity and respect for human rights -- these are essential to unlocking the full productive potential of nations and peoples."

                                             Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
                                                       Message for the 2011 World Day of Social Justice
                                                       20 February 2011

The General Assembly proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice in 2007, inviting Member States to devote the day to promoting national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World Summit for Social Development and the twenty-fourth session of the General Assembly. Observance of World Day of Social Justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.

Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability.

The goal of ACCESS is to provide needy children in the developing world with school uniforms and necessary school supplies, so that they have the opportunity to obtain the education required to find decent employment and support their families. In addition, ACCESS aims to educate youth across North America about relevant issues and the current situation in the developing world.

As a student-run organization, ACCESS: Allowing Children a Chance at Education, Inc. focuses on the importance of education. Education is a basic human right. Unfortunately, nearly 120 million children are out of school around the world today.

As a registered non-profit corporation, ACCESS has supported the education of children in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Honduras, Jamaica and more since 2006. This includes funding student uniforms, school expansions, student transportation, and school supplies. Locally, ACCESS has engaged in projects such as Student Contests, School Presentations, School Supply Drives, Youth Workshops, and the Speak Up for Change youth blog program. As a socially conscious organization, ACCESS also promotes Fair Trade products such as

chocolate and sugar, supporting sustainability for employees in the developing world.

Donation: $5

To support ACCESS, please visit: http://accesscharity.ca/