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Gender-responsive social protection post-COVID-19.
Maja Gavrilovic1, Monica Rubio2, Francesca Bastagli3
1Social and Economic Policy Unit, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Office of Research-Innocenti, Belgrade, Serbia.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|March 10, 2022
Summary
Investing in gender-responsive social protection is crucial for achieving gender equality post-COVID-19. Evidence generation supports these systems for a more equitable future.
Area of Science:
- Social Policy
- Gender Studies
- Development Economics
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing gender inequalities.
- Social protection systems are vital for mitigating socioeconomic shocks.
- A gender-responsive approach is needed to ensure equitable outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of gender-responsive social protection.
- To emphasize the need for evidence generation in this area.
- To advocate for increased investment in gender-responsive social protection systems.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on gender and social protection.
- Analysis of existing social protection program impacts on gender equality.
- Synthesis of evidence on effective gender-responsive interventions.
Main Results:
- Gender-responsive social protection systems demonstrably improve women's economic security and agency.
- Evidence generation is currently insufficient to fully guide policy and practice.
- Targeted investments can significantly enhance the gender-transformative potential of social protection.
Conclusions:
- Increased investment in gender-responsive social protection is essential for post-COVID-19 recovery and achieving gender equality.
- Strengthening the evidence base is critical for designing and implementing effective programs.
- A gender-transformative approach to social protection is key to building a more equitable future.
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