How World Day of Social Justice Promotes Human Rights & Dignity

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World Day of Social Justice is an international day established by the United Nations. Like every year, World Day of Social Justice 2026 also focuses on building a more equitable, resilient, and just society. Here, everyone gets fair opportunities to lead a life of equality, dignity, and social inclusion. The day calls on governments, social institutions, business organizations, and individuals to collaborate to achieve certain goals. These include poverty eradication, employment generation, and ensuring social well-being and justice for every section of society. To commemorate the spirit of the World Day of Social Justice, Star Capital is organizing various meaningful activities and programs at its senior care facilities.

What is World Day of Social Justice?

World Day of Social Justice exhorts everyone to create employment, education, healthcare, and social inclusion opportunities for various sections of society. Therefore, various stakeholders need to collaborate to create fair and equal opportunities for all. They include governments, civil society, communities, volunteers, private employers, and individuals.  Their efforts should benefit people regardless of their background, gender, caste, religion, age, or economic status.

This day raises awareness about social and economic inequalities prevalent in society. Moreover, it emphasizes making the commitment, policies, and efforts to reduce inequalities in society. Furthermore, it calls on everyone to work for reinforcing human rights and providing social protection to everyone.

When is World Day of Social Justice​?

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World Day of Social Justice this year falls on Friday, 20 February 2026. Keeping in line with the spirit of this international day, various stakeholders have already begun working in this direction. They are empowering marginalized and vulnerable groups by including them in economic, social, and political decision-making. Stakeholders are working to reduce inequalities among marginalized sections by generating employment and social inclusion opportunities for them. Moreover, they are promoting fair wages and safe working conditions among them. Furthermore, stakeholders are working towards building safety nets that protect individuals in these groups during crises and economic transitions.

Activities & Programs for Social Inclusion of Seniors

Star Capital is also contributing to the achievement of the goals envisaged for the World Day of Social Justice. Therefore, its assisted living and dementia care facilities are organizing meaningful social activities for seniors. They align with various World Day of Social Justice activities. They will help elderly individuals lead an independent, healthy, safe, and socially connected life.

These activities are customized according to the specific preferences and needs of seniors. They take part in them under the watchful eyes of trained caregivers and therapists.

The programs include exercise sessions that help seniors lead active, fit, and healthy lives. This also includes taking part in activities that help seniors develop a sense of belonging and feel socially connected. These include reading books, solving crossword puzzles, knitting, and walking leisurely in a park together. The activities also include watching movies and going for an outing together.

Moreover, seniors receive necessary support and training in the facilities to build their skills and knowledge. This includes learning how to operate digital tools, which help them lead easier and increasingly independent lives.

Trained caregivers assist seniors who require assistance with activities of daily living. Moreover, safety apparatus is installed in the facilities to ensure the safety of residents. Moreover, the staff monitors the activities of the elderly in a round-the-clock manner and responds quickly in the event of emergencies. Healthcare needs of seniors with dementia are also taken care of in the facilities. They are provided with accessible healthcare services.

Performing these activities helps promote seniors’ cognitive and physical health. They also foster their emotional and social well-being. This helps them lead healthy, vibrant, independent, and socially connected lives. The absolute focus on maintaining seniors’ health, safety, and well-being gives peace of mind to their families.

We All Can Contribute Towards Senior Welfare

Star Capital is already doing its part to help seniors lead quality, healthy, and fulfilling lives in their aging years. But we collectively need to do more for their welfare and well-being. You, as a family member or friend, can also promote their welfare. This includes spreading awareness about various meaningful activities and programs organized at our assisted living and dementia care facilities. Moreover, you can encourage and assist seniors in moving to one of our facilities to help them lead a quality, vibrant, and productive life.

FAQS

What is the day for World Day of Social Justice?

Established by the United Nations, the World Day of Social Justice stresses fairness, equality, and the protection of human rights for all sections of society.

World Day of Social Justice reinforces the importance of treating seniors in assisted living and dementia care facilities with respect and dignity. Moreover, it emphasizes providing them equal access to quality healthcare and support services.

Seniors with dementia are particularly vulnerable. To promote their dignity, their personal choices need to be respected. Furthermore, their privacy needs to be protected. Moreover, they have to be provided with person-centered care.

Caregivers deliver inclusive and compassionate care to seniors. They also organize meaningful programs and activities for them. Seniors participate in them along with other elderly individuals.

Assisted living facilities have the necessary support and monitoring equipment in place. These include grab bars and fall detection systems. They help to promote seniors’ safety, independence, and privacy.

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