June 13, 2023
Automated Neglect
How The World Bank’s Push to Allocate Cash Assistance Using Algorithms Threatens Rights
Right to Social Security
Social security is a human right recognized in international law and a pillar in building just societies. It plays a critical role in safeguarding individuals against income insecurity throughout their lives, including during old age, unemployment, sickness, or when caring for dependents. Especially when financed through fair taxation and risk sharing mechanisms, it is a powerful tool for addressing poverty and inequality. And yet, over half of the world’s population lacks any form of social security.
At Human Rights Watch, we investigate the barriers that hinder people from enjoying this right. We advocate for policies that ensure universal coverage, and adequate level of benefits to facilitate a just transition.
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February 1, 2023
Nepal’s Social Protection System Reinforces Inequality
Expand the Child Grant; Include Informal Workers
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December 12, 2022
Lebanon: Rising Poverty, Hunger Amid Economic Crisis
Government and World Bank Should Invest in Rights-Based Social Protection
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April 14, 2022
IMF/World Bank: Targeted Safety Net Programs Fall Short on Rights Protection
Spring Meetings Opportunity to Reset Approach for Universal Social Protection
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March 8, 2024
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
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October 5, 2023
IMF / World Bank: Systemic Reforms Needed
New Video Illustrates Impact of Flawed Approach on Rights
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October 3, 2023
Global Demand for Universal Social Security
Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract
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September 29, 2023
Joint NGO statement on the Guarantee our Essentials campaign
Leading human rights organizations join call for UK social security to include an Essentials Guarantee
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September 25, 2023
IMF: Austerity Loan Conditions Risk Undermining Rights
Compound Problems of Rising Inequality, Flawed Mitigation Efforts
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September 15, 2023
An Opportunity to Embrace a Human Rights Economy
Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Requires Aligning Financial Institutions with Human Rights
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September 12, 2023
Joining Forces for the Right to Social Security
IMF and World Bank Should Change Course
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April 19, 2023
UK Social Security Should Guarantee Adequate Living Standard
Organizations Call on Government to Implement “Essentials Guarantee”
