⬆️ "In the Global South, social protection is largely confined to inadequate poverty-targeting programs that are often reactive and ineffective. They offer limited forms of social protection that fall short of fulfilling the human rights mandate of universal social protection."—@Alshami_farah #SocialProtection4all

⬆️ "Universal social protection often overlooks the lower middle and middle classes, focusing primarily on those in extreme poverty. This gap disproportionately affects women, particularly those employed in the informal sector."—Ana Maria Munoz-Boudet

“Programs targeting poverty are generally scattered, sporadic, and lack integration, leading to the misuse of development funds on transient interventions instead of allocating those resources toward building infrastructure and progressively realizing universal social protection systems. Essentially, these programs are impeding or delaying the progressive realization of these systems by presenting the state in a favorable light and providing a form of temporary relief to those in need of protection, which also contributes to social inertia.”—Ana Maria Munoz-Boudet, Senior Social Scientist @WorldBank #socialprotectionforall #Protect2Prosper #UniversalSocialProtection #SocialJusticeDay

⬆️ "In Kenya, there exists a monthly allowance for elderly individuals, which is extremely inadequate and fails to reach all eligible recipients."—Jane Anyango, founder & director of @polycomdev #socialprotectionforall #Protect2Prosper

“People are often unaware that social protection is a government responsibility and that both the government and the international community can and possess the means to provide this support."—Jane Anyango, Founder & Director of @polycomdev #SocialProtectionforall #Protect2Prosper #Kenya

⬆️ "Our research in Haiti highlighted instances where doctors, with pronounced religious beliefs, were hesitant to offer medical assistance to LGBTQ women who are victims of gender-based violence." — Dr.Tara Korti, Research & Evidence Animator @christian_aid #SocialProtectionforall #Protect2Prosper

“According to a leader of a women's collective in Burkina Faso, many households prioritize achieving food security, but this goal is frequently impeded by internal displacement, instability, and a burden that disproportionately falls on women.”—Dr. Tara Korti, Research & Evidence animator @christian_aid #SocialProtectionforall #Protect2Prosper

"Gender inequality, including early marriages and gender-based violence, remains widespread in Nigeria. Moreover, only a small number of girls in Northern Nigeria have access to secondary and higher education."—Abiodun Abaniwo, Program Manager @ACF_Nigeria #SocialProtectionforall #Protect2Prosper

⏰ Happening this Thursday 📌 This event is hosted by ‘The Global Campaign for the Right to Social Security’, Act Church of Sweden, Action Against Hunger France, Action Aid, the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors, and the Arab Reform Initiative. This event delves into the pivotal role of universal social protection in advancing women's and girls' rights. Research highlights how targeted income support, especially when directed towards women, fosters financial autonomy and enables investment in income-generating endeavors. More details here: lnkd.in/deu6bc3i Zoom registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #Protect2Prosper #SocialProtection4all #SocialProtection