One Conference, Two Events: Universal Social Protection
The ILO is hosting a Conference on Universal Social Protection in both Beijing and New York.
The Beijing event took place from 6-8 September. Hosted by the ILO, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the conference covered topics including social protection for children and maternity protection, social protection for persons with disabilities, and anchoring social protection in law, highlighting the methodologies, tools and specific approaches developed by ILO as part of its Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection for All.
To learn more about all the topics covered in Beijing, visit the event page.
On 21 September, ILO and the World Bank, along with other development organizations, will meet for the Conference’s second event. The meeting will take place during the 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where the Global Partnership for Social Protection will be unveiled. Government leaders, diplomats and social protection experts will present evidence from countries that have achieved universal social protection.
The 21 September event will be streamed online. Visit the event page to learn more.
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