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Misr Al Kheir holds a dialogue session on social justice and its relationship to sustainable development
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May 2, 2023
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In conjunction with the celebration of the World Day of Social Justice, which falls on February 20 of each year, the management of the Riwaq Egypt Vision 2030 Forum held the first Riwaq dialogue sessions. The title of the session was “Civil Society Organizations and Achieving Social Justice for the Poor”, hosted by Dr. With the participation of 56 participants, where
The session discussed many important points about social justice and its relationship to development, implementation mechanisms, and the role of civil society organizations in consolidating this concept within society.
Where Dr. "Sincere" explained that social justice is a new approach to addressing deprivation in all its forms and providing the necessary tools to help society perform its roles better and is closely linked to social mobility as it is a guarantee that people are able to rise in the social ladder and that achieving social justice requires strong leadership at the national and international levels through:
1. Building partnerships to make social justice a reality by helping marginalized people and those suffering from problems and working to solve them.
2. Helping those in need to confront deprivation and meet all their needs.
3. Unlocking the latent capabilities of individuals living within these communities.
4. Distributing resources fairly among individuals and groups within society.
5. Supporting social investment and undertaking social projects to bring about social changes for those who suffer from deprivation and achieve social cohesion within society.
As explained by Dr. “Sincere” there are four caveats that prevent the achievement of social justice, which are:
The second aspect of caution: It relates to surrendering to an illusion of a different kind, which is the illusion of believing that the forces responsible for this deterioration in the distribution of income are willing to accept any serious measure that would prevent or mitigate this deterioration.
The third aspect of caution: It may not be less clear than the previous two mistakes, but it is no less important. It means caution against succumbing to the belief that the meaning of social justice is a fixed meaning throughout the ages, and that what was valid in the fifties and sixties is still valid today and will always remain so. The call for social justice is a very old call, as old as the human feeling of deprivation, oppression, and injustice. This feeling of deprivation has always had two dimensions: an absolute dimension that is not related to the individual’s position in society, and a relative dimension related to this position. The absolute or personal dimension of deprivation means the individual’s inability to satisfy some of his needs for necessary food, adequate clothing, and housing, etc., and the relative or “social” dimension means the individual’s feeling of injustice when he sees others enjoying what he does not enjoy without convincing justification. “Economic or moral.” These two dimensions, “absolute and relative,” have given rise to the idea of social justice and the call for it throughout the ages.
The fourth and final point of caution: It relates to the role of the state in achieving social justice. The feeling that there is a duty on those who hold power and those in authority in society to work to achieve one degree or another of justice among the members of this society is an old feeling that may go back to the simplest forms of human society. But the feeling of a moral duty on those who enjoy privileges in wealth and income to give up some of these privileges to those who do not enjoy the same, is undoubtedly an old feeling in turn. These are two ways to redistribute income and achieving a greater degree of equality and social justice, which is to rely on the power of authority and coercion on the one hand, and to stimulate a feeling of compassion and compassion among the rich towards the poor on the other hand.
He explained, "Sincere" that civil society organizations have a number of characteristics that have made them distinct capabilities in performing many tasks and services and led to their success in performing social, economic, political, and cultural functions within the framework of the existing vacuum between the state, the individual, and the market. These characteristics are represented in:
- Its ability to reach the poor and needy to help them outside the scope of government or private services.
- Providing services at a lower cost due to its ability to mobilize resources and organize volunteer efforts.
- Responding quickly and effectively in crisis situations or new requirements and finding quick and innovative solutions to problems as a result of its small size and flexibility, in addition to the relative freedom from political restrictions.
- Strong communication with local communities, so its programs are characterized by objectivity and this gives it the ability to
- Providing accurate information about local priorities to local and national planning agencies, which leads to the effectiveness of government policies and plans.
- Its ability to self-organize, defend common interests, respect rights, and pursue common issues.
After reviewing the previous points, the discussion was opened around the participants’ questions, presenting ideas and visions, and how to maximize the role of civil society organizations in achieving social justice.