Social Justice

Introduction:
It is a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society as measured by the
distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity and social privileges. It assigns the rights and duties in the institutions of the society which enables people to receive the basic benefits and
burdens of cooperation.
Five Principles of Social Justice:

1. The poor should be placed at the center of development projects.
2. The institutions should be accountable for their actions.
3. The practice of development should be based on non-discrimination, equity and inclusiveness.
4. Citizen participation and voices should be heard and linked with national and international policy processes.
5. A linkage should be made between development and the legal institutionalization processes and legal rights framework.

Importance of Social Justice:

1. It ensures that everyone gets the essentials for the good life.
2. It ensure everyone gets the adequate health care, education, food, etc.
3. It protects people from discrimination, disabled people.
4. It helps to promote economic equality.
5. It helps to improve educational opportunities.
6. It helps to promote equality between men and women.