Social protection consists of policies and programs designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labour markets, diminishing people's exposure to risks, [2] and enhancing their capacity to manage economic and social risks, such as unemployment, exclusion, sickness, disability, and old age. [3]

Nov 9, 2016 · UNICEF is a leading global partner on social protection, working in more than 140 countries in a wide range of policies and programmes – from cash transfer programmes to social welfare services – that addresses child poverty in all its dimensions.

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Mar 18, 2025 · What is the Social Security Fairness Act (Act) and who does it help? The Act ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

Oct 8, 2024 · Social protection, labor, and employment systems help poor and vulnerable people cope with crises and shocks, find jobs, invest in the health and education of their children, and protect the aging population.

Mar 28, 2025 · Social protection, or social security, provides benefits to individuals on the basis of risks faced across the life cycle (e.g., unemployment, disability, maternity, etc.) and to those suffering general poverty and social exclusion.

Mar 28, 2025 · Social protection is not just a safety net; it is an investment in stable, inclusive and resilient societies. By joining forces, we can accelerate progress towards universal social protection, ensuring that no one is left behind,” said Marc Bichler, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations Office at Geneva. ...

Mar 5, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) today shared its significant progress to quickly implement the Social Security Fairness Act. Through March 4, 2025, SSA has already paid 1,127,723 people more than $7.5 billion in retroactive payments.

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Social protection is a set of Government-led policies and programmes aimed at preventing or protecting all people against poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion throughout their life-course, with emphasis on vulnerable groups' (Social Protection Interagency Coordination Board).