GENEVA (ILO News) – A report presenting new estimates of the sums needed to achieve universal social protection in 134 developing countries around the world, will be launched on 26 November 2019 by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The report Measuring financing gaps for achieving SDG target 1.3: Global estimates and strategies for developing countries stresses that spending on coverage needs to increase dramatically to achieve universal coverage of a basic set of social protection measures, including cash transfers to children; maternity benefits for mothers with newborns; disability benefits; and old age social pensions.
EMBARGO: The report and all associated material will be under strict embargo until Monday 25 November 2019 at 21:00 GMT (22.00 CET). Embargoed copies of the report will be available to recognized media on request from 21 November 2019.
For UNOG-accredited correspondents: There will be an embargoed press briefing on Thursday 21 November 2019 at 14:00 GMT (15.00 CET) in Press Room 1 at the Palais des Nations.
Interviews by print, web or broadcast media can be scheduled via the ILO Department of Communication: [email protected], +4122/799-7912.
Video coverage of the press conference is available, upon request immediately following the event. The ILO TV studio and ISDN line can be booked for broadcasters wishing to interview participants by contacting the Department of Communication/Radio and TV Unit on +4122/799-7935 or [email protected].
