World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice: Internationally February 20

Mental health directly connects to social justice. In other words, social injustices can affect our mental health negatively, and it’s important to acknowledge that some of us are more heavily impacted than others. Social injustice can cause cumulative stress that takes a mental, physical and emotional toll on us as individuals. We often frame mental health as an individual problem, but a social justice lens invites a collective approach that emphasizes ongoing learning when it comes to the well-being of all. 

Observing World Social Justice Day reminds us to proactively address systemic issues and acknowledge that a significant part of caring for our community in a socially just way is exploring how gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexuality, disability and economic status create barriers and privileges that impact members of our community in unique ways. Caring for our mental health also means advocating for equity, diversity and inclusion on campus for not just ourselves but those around us as well. In doing so, we are more likely to enhance the well-being of our community as a whole.

Events

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Living Library in honour of World Day of Social Justice. Look out for the announcement of 2026 programming toward the end of this year.