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STEP is a global programme for combating poverty and social exclusion in the framework of the follow-up of major world social development summits held in Copenhagen and Geneva. Its contributions to social protection and the fight against social exclusion have placed STEP at the forefront of the mandate and endeavours of the International Labour Organization: to promote opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity.
At the June 2001 International Labour Conference, governments, employers' and workers' organizations reached a consensus that social security coverage should be improved and extended to all those in need thereof. In this context, the International Labour Office launched in June 2003 the Global Campaign on Social Security and Coverage for All.
The STEP programme of the Social Security Department, is the key operational tool of the Campaign. STEP's purpose is to extend social protection and combat social exclusion. The programme carries out field work, research, training and dissemination of knowledge in line with the strategic objective to increase the coverage and effectiveness of social protection for all.
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