Today, International Labour Organization's Public Finance Economist, Umberto Cattaneo, presented the #ILO working paper on financing gap for #universalsocialprotection . 📚 Read about the estimates & strategies for creating fiscal space HERE: bit.ly/44ekvyz

Thank you to our panellists for a very fruitful discussion on achieving #UniversalSocialProtection . Special Rep Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon called on participants to continue to champion issues of #socialprotection and the role of #women and the #informalsector in the conversation.

The #financinggap for #universalsocialprotection in low-income countries is considerable, reaching 52.3% of their #GDP —over four times their government spending & a striking 28 times their current social protection expenditure. Findings from International Labour Organization working paper. #FfDForum

To achieve #UniversalSocialProtection , low- & middle-income countries need to progressively increase their #socialprotection expenditure by 3.3% of their #GDP and by 10.6% of their government expenditure. Findings from recent International Labour Organization working paper. #FiscalSpace #NoPoverty

Today at 1:15 pm UNHQ, join International Labour Organization for an informative panel discussion on options available to create fiscal space, extend #socialprotection and close the financing gap. #FfDForum #UniversalSocialProtection #decentwork

What additional investment is required to achieve universal coverage of basic benefits to all children and the unemployed? Find out tomorrow @ILO side-event during #FfDForum .
#UniversalSocialProtection #DecentWork #socialjustice

Interested in the global, regional and country-level estimates of the financing gap to achieve #UniversalSocialProtection ? Join us on April 23rd at the #UNHQ where new @ILO estimates will be released. #FfDForum #SDGs #DecentWork #socialjustice

Join our panel of experts from @ILO and partners from United Nations on April 23 to discuss how to expand the fiscal space for #socialprotection into national financing plans to build universal and sustainable social protection systems. #SDGs #DecentWork #EquitableAccess #FfDForum

Thank you to our panellists and co-organizers for this timely & insightful event on addressing the 'invisible labour' behind the cobalt industry. This is just the beginning. #DecentWork #UNGASustainabilityWeek #SocialJustice #EnergyForAll #CobaltRush

“An inclusive and supportive ecosystem is needed to benefit the artisanal miners in République Démocratique du Congo through proper legal & regulatory framework, access to finance & technology, capacity building & training, infrastructure development & supply chain” #SocialJustice #DecentWork

A spirited conversation moderated by Special Rep Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon to address the issues facing workers in the cobalt mines.
'We need a cobalt mining industry that is good for République Démocratique du Congo & the world'
#DecentWork #ChooseSustainability

🤝 It’s time to integrate social justice into the global quest for sustainable energy. Don't miss @ILO discussion on ethical cobalt sourcing and its role in equitable development, April 15 United Nations. Together, we can ensure no community is left behind. #EnergyForAll #Sustainability

🔋 As cobalt demand soars for green tech, it's crucial to address the rights of those who mine it. Join our panel of experts from @ILO and partners at the United Nations on April 15 to discuss how we can make cobalt mining ethical and sustainable. #EnergyTransition #ChooseSustainability

🎥 Experience the powerful stories of the 'invisible face' of the cobalt industry with the film 'Cobalt Rush.' Stay for an enriching panel discussion on improving working conditions in cobalt mines. April 15, 3 PM at UN HQ, NY. #CobaltRushFilm #DecentWork #UNGASustainabilityWeek

Join International Labour Organization for an impactful discussion on how to improve the working conditions of the women and men who are the “invisible face” of the expanding multi-billion-dollar cobalt industry. #SocialJustice #decentwork #CobaltMining #ChooseSustainability

Join us on April 15th for a Film & Panel Discussion on the Cobalt Industry. #UNGASustainabilityWeek #DecentWork #CobaltRush #SocialJustice

At today’s Global Alliance for Care, UN Women & Inmujeres México #CSW68 side event, Special Rep Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon called on partners to work together, leveraging their assets & reiterated @ILO 5R Framework for Decent Care Work offers a blueprint for achieving social protection & gender equality.

New International Labour Organization report highlights the double-edged sword of digital labour platforms in 🇰🇪 #Kenya for women: opening doors to new opportunities but also presenting unique challenges.

Full insights inside ➡️ bit.ly/3TugLnG

#DigitalDivide #GenderGaps

From creating jobs to enhancing digital skills that #LeaveNoOneBehind , our United Nations Coordinators from Europe & Central Asia shared with Amina J Mohammed & Guy Ryder how our 🇺🇳 teams in the region are supporting countries to accelerate #GlobalGoals progress.

⏩bit.ly/43ApB87

Insightful meeting w/ Rakesh Patry to discuss Canada’s dedication to #DecentWorkforAll for inclusive sustainable development. Appreciate our shared commitment to promoting #SocialJustice in the #multilateralsystem .