ILO to host major universal social protection conference

The Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection (USP2030) is to hold a high-level conference at the International Labour Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on 5 February from 09.00 – 18.15.

Social protection prevents poverty, reduces inequality and is the key to sustained, inclusive economic and social development. The ‘Together to Achieve Universal Social Protection by 2030’ conference will bring together ministers, policy-makers and civil society to discuss the achievements and challenges of building universal social protection systems and ensuring sustainable and equitable finance for social protection.

With 55 percent of the global population still excluded from social protection, USP2030 calls on countries to live up to their commitment to universal social protection, as outlined in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, the meeting will be an opportunity to encourage countries in the Global South to adopt the USP2030 Call to Action and hear what countries need from development partners to join the USP2030 Global Partnership.

The conference is organized by the Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection (USP2030) and the EU Social Protection Systems Initiative, in cooperation with the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors.

Original source: ILO
Published on 29 January 2019