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April 15, 2025 Dispatches

German Coalition’s Troubling Plans on Social Security

Punitive, Less Supportive Welfare System Will Harm Rights

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March 24, 2025 News Release

Germany: Social Security Failing to Protect Rights

New Government Should Act to Address Poverty, Gender Inequality

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October 23, 2024 News Release

Oman: New Social Security Law Step in the Right Direction

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October 17, 2024 Dispatches

World Bank, IMF are Missing the Mark on Social Security

Case Studies Illustrate Harms from Austerity and Means-Testing Worldwide

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September 24, 2024 Dispatches

UN Takes Novel Step to Fix Global Economic System

‘Pact for the Future’ Calls for Concrete Measures to Move Beyond GDP

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September 10, 2024 Statement

Statement: Mauritius Extends Universal Child Benefits

Joint Civil Society Statement

August 8, 2024 Statement

Lebanon’s Poverty Crisis: A Dire Need for Universal Social Security

Joint Civil Society Statement

May 2, 2024 Dispatches

Nepal's Opportunity to Protect Children in New Budget

Extending Universal Child Grant Program Would Enhance Social Protection, Strengthen Country’s Future

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April 15, 2024 Letter

Letter to the World Bank and IMF Executive Directors on Failings to Promote the Human Right to Social Security

March 8, 2024 Statement

Statement Before the Human Rights Council Panel on the Right to Social Security

Human Rights Watch Delivers Oral Statement at the Council's 55th Session on Behalf of 12 Civil Society Organizations and the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors

January 16, 2024 Statement

Submission to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on good practices and challenges to strengthen the fulfilment of the right to social security

December 19, 2023 Commentary

(Re)claiming the Right to Social Security

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October 9, 2023 Commentary

IMF, World Bank should be demanding universal social security, not austerity

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October 5, 2023 News Release

IMF / World Bank: Systemic Reforms Needed

New Video Illustrates Impact of Flawed Approach on Rights

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October 3, 2023 News Release

Global Demand for Universal Social Security

Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract

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