Social justice

When social justice is denied, who pays the price?

Globally, 138 million children (59 million girls and 78 million boys) are engaged in child labour.

Three quarters (75 per cent) of people living in extreme poverty worldwide.

Approximately 1.4 billion children under 15 lack any form of social protection, leaving them vulnerable to disease, poor nutrition and poverty.

Working for social justice means addressing inequality, poverty and discrimination, starting with the marginalized children and families who suffer their impacts most.

Advocating for social justice—a cornerstone of our work

World Vision's advocacy efforts amplify the voices of people facing challenges that prevent them from living full and flourishing lives.

• With partner communities, our Citizen Voice and Action⁣ approach empowers people to engage their local governments, increasing the accountability of politicians, officials and those who steward public resources.
• With national governments, we engage with leaders on laws and policies that affect children’s rights and the delivery of their communities’ essential services.
• With international organizations like the UN, we create space for community voices to speak up for their needs and advocate for strong global policies.
• In Canada, we advocate for federal government policies and funding that improve the well-being of vulnerable children worldwide and allow for continued humanitarian work.