Resources on social protection

  1. International Day of Disabled Persons - This year's IDDP focuses on the right of persons with disabilities to have a decent work, on an equal basis with others.

    26 November 2007

  2. Facts on Disability in the World of Work

    21 November 2007

    One of every 10 people in the world has a disability — some 650 million worldwide. Approximately 470 million are of working age.

  3. International Day of Disabled Persons – 3 December 2007

    Observed for 15 years, the International Day of Disabled Persons, 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This year's IDDP focuses on the right of persons with disabilities to have a decent work, on an equal basis with others.

  4. STEP Programme (Strategies and Tools against social Exclusion and Poverty)

    28 September 2007

    STEP website

  5. World Social Security Forum

    28 September 2007

    World Social Security Forum website

  6. World Social Security Forum - Building a “Social Security Floor” worldwide where growth can meet equity

    28 September 2007

    Only one in five people in the world has adequate social security coverage. Last week, the first ever World Social Security Forum organized by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and the Russian authorities in Moscow discussed social security’s contribution to build productive economies and more inclusive societies. Interview with Michael Cichon, Director of the ILO’s Social Security Department.

  7. Social health protection: an ILO strategy towards universal access to health care

    24 August 2007

  8. Health microinsurance schemes: Monitoring and evaluation guide. (Two-volume set)

    21 August 2007

    This two-volume guide provides assitance for a process of monitoring and evaluating the microinsurance schemes. It provides managers a assisting tool during such process for their microinsurance schemes. It also allows stakeholders - both technical and financial - to evaluate the vialability and performance of such schemes.

  9. Health microinsurance schemes: Monitoring and evaluation guide. Volume 2: Practical indications

    21 August 2007

    This two-volume guide provides assitance for a process of monitoring and evaluating the microinsurance schemes. It provides managers a assisting tool during such process for their microinsurance schemes. It also allows stakeholders - both technical and financial - to evaluate the vialability and performance of such schemes.

  10. Health microinsurance schemes: Monitoring and evaluation guide. Volume 1: Methodology

    21 August 2007

    This two-volume guide provides assitance for a process of monitoring and evaluating the microinsurance schemes. It provides managers a assisting tool during such process for their microinsurance schemes. It also allows stakeholders - both technical and financial - to evaluate the vialability and performance of such schemes.