When designed well, social protection can drive progress for wider and longer-term development objectives, including gender equality. This blog from the Center for Global Development highlights the need for and importance of gender-responsive social protection programs in reducing gender inequality, addressing gaps in coverage that disproportionately affect women, and mitigating gender-specific risks and vulnerabilities.
Blog » Social Protection to Promote Gender Equality: What’s Needed to Drive Change? (2022)
Social Protection to Promote Gender Equality: What’s Needed to Drive Change? (2022)
When designed well, social protection can drive progress for wider and longer-term development objectives, including gender equality. This blog from the Center for Global Development highlights the need for and importance of gender-responsive social protection programs in reducing gender inequality, addressing gaps in coverage that disproportionately affect women, and mitigating gender-specific risks and vulnerabilities.