G20 Social Summit kicks off in Rio ahead of world leaders' meeting

The G20 Social Summit opened in Rio de Janeiro, marking an unprecedented initiative by the Brazilian government ahead of the leaders' summit.

This three-day event, introduced by President Lula da Silva, aims to bring civil society into the discussions among leaders of the world's major economies. Proposals developed at the social summit will be summarized in a final document to be presented at the leaders’ summit.