Holy See: inequalities, exclusion
hitting youth, families, women
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| Archbishop Bernardito Auza. |
Archbishop Bernadito Auza, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer
to the United Nations on Feb. 14 addressed a meeting on “inequalities and
challenges to social inclusion through fiscal, wage and social protection
policies.”
By Robin Gomes
With inequality levels high and still widening between the
rich and the poor, both globally and within countries, the Holy See is calling
for a relentless promotion of the principles of justice, solidarity and the
common good.
“Greater income inequality diminishes
intergenerational economic mobility and the impact of economic growth on
poverty reduction. It also undermines social cohesion and
trust in socio-political systems, leading to a disconnect between those who
govern and the citizens and engendering insecurity and uncertainty about the
future,” said Archbishop Bernadito Auza, the Holy See’s Permanent
Observer to the United Nations on Thursday. He spoke at a meeting on
“inequalities and challenges to social inclusion through fiscal, wage and
social protection policies.”
A future for the young
Arch. Auza noted that insecurity and uncertainty
particularly affect the young, many of whom must face the consequences of
inequalities and persistent unemployment.
He recalled Pope Francis’ address to the diplomatic corps in
January, when he exhorted governments to build secure prospects for the young
by investing in initiatives that can help them to shape their future and enable
them not only to find employment but also to form a family
and raise children.
In this regard, the Holy See official emphasized that inclusive
quality education, in particular for the children and the young in
disadvantaged socio-economic situations, is a fundamental instrument in
bridging inequalities and a strong enabler for a more dynamic and equitable
socio-economic mobility of individuals and entire families.
Family
According to the Filipino archbishop, the promotion of the
future of young people must involve investing in and strengthening the family.
Besides being the most effective social protection policy of all because
a strong family provides a solid social safety net, he said it also
fosters a spirit of inclusion making society more familial and
capacitates the young to be far better students.
According to Arch. Auza, policies and programmes in support
of families are investments that catalyze the family to contribute to nurturing
future generations and to taking care of the more vulnerable members
of our society.
Women
Arch. Auza also stressed on the need to recognize the
great contribution that women bring as dignified protagonists
of development. It is necessary, he said, to ensure greater equality
between women and men, which includes equal pay for equal
work, fairness in careeradvancements, as well as protection
for mothers.
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