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Responsive social protection systems: an explainer

This interactive website explains how the social protection systems protect people against poverty, increased vulnerability, and social exclusion through a combination of social assistance, social insurance, labour market practices and social care services. 

The website explains:

  • what are the components of the social protection systems
  • the impact of gender-responsive social protection on women and girls
  • how social protection can be used in emergencies and humanitarian crises. 
Date of publication
Publisher
Social Protection Technical Assistance Advice and Resources
Population
All populations  
Children and adolescents
People living in poverty
People with disabilities
Women and girls
Sector
Employment
Humanitarian crises
Social protection
Type of resource
Guidance document
Funding
FCDO-funded resource by partner
Length
Short (0-5 pages)
Geographical focus
Global
Language
English