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19 February 2015 -
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Laspnet
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Social justice is "justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society". It is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. Social justice can be upheld in a number of ways such as promoting gender equality and the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants such as the right to health, education and favorable employment, among others. It is therefore imperative that initiatives geared towards removing barriers faced by people because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability are promoted.
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