Universal Social Protection: A Human Right and Socio-Economic Necessity

Course Description

This comprehensive course is an essential introduction to the world of social protection systems. It offers a deep dive into the fundamental concepts, implementation strategies, and global importance of social protection.

What Students Will Learn

• The human right to social security and its global coverage
• The concept of universal social protection and its implementation
• Design, implementation, and management of social protection systems
• The role of social protection in addressing current global challenges

Prerequisites

This is an introductory course with no specific prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of social issues and an interest in human rights and socio-economic development would be beneficial.

Course Content

• The human right to social security and its global coverage
• Universal social protection over the life cycle
• Comprehensive social protection systems and social protection floors
• Social health protection and access to healthcare
• Social protection for families, working-age individuals, and the elderly
• Long-term care
• Gender-responsive and disability-inclusive social protection
• Financing and governance of social protection systems
• Social protection in the context of decent work, climate change, and globalization

Target Audience

• Policy makers
• Social partners
• Civil society organizations
• Development actors
• University students
• Professionals working in related fields

Real-World Applications

• Developing and implementing effective social protection policies
• Advocating for universal social protection as a human right
• Designing comprehensive social protection systems
• Addressing socio-economic challenges through social protection measures
• Improving public health and reducing inequality
• Promoting sustainable economic growth and social development
• Facilitating structural transformations in the face of global challenges

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