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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.