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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 12h

▶️The recording of the #SPorgWebinar “ASPIRE in Action: Tools and Methods for Measuring Social Protection and Labor Performance”, organised by World Bank Group Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice, is out! ⏯️ Watch now: youtu.be/voyqvtyxLV4

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ASPIRE in Action: Tools and Methods for Measuring Social Protection and Labor Performance

This webinar introduced participants to the World Bank’s Atlas of Social Protection Indicators of Resilience and Equity (ASPIRE)—the premier global resource for analyzing the reach and impact of…

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 18h

🚨From Knowledge to Action: 10 Years Strengthening Social Protection🎉
🔁 Now it is time to act!
🎉 #SPorg10Years – and we are just getting started.
#SPorg10Years #Knowledge4Action #SocialProtectionWorks #ActForSocialProtection #SDGs #Agenda2030 #SPorgMilestones

socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 18h

☂️As we keep exploring the milestones of socialprotection.org over the last 10 years with the #SPorgMilestones series, swipe to discover how our #SPpodcast became an important tool for learning and global dialogue. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 18h

With each episode, we continue to broaden access to knowledge, engage new audiences, and amplify diverse voices from across the globe. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 18h

🎧 Since its launch in March 2021, the #SPpodcast has grown into a vibrant space for expert-driven conversations on topics such as universal social protection, climate resilience, gender equality, informality, and more. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 18h

🚀 Another key milestone in our journey: The Social Protection Podcast! socialprotection.org/learn/podcasts +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 1d

⏰💻The #SporWebinar “ASPIRE in Action: Tools and Methods for Measuring Social Protection and Labor Performance”, by World Bank Group Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice, begins in 30 minutes!🔗Register now: tinyurl.com/en7xxtcs

socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 1d

🎙️ This audio series is part of our #SPorg10YearsCampaign: 🚨 From Knowledge to Action: 10 Years Strengthening Social Protection 🎉
🔁Now it is time to act! 🎉 #SPorg10Years – and we are just getting started.

socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 1d

👉 Join us as we mark a decade of socialprotection.org connecting knowledge, people, and action, and shaping the future of inclusive systems. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 1d

🗣️ “The NHIS has had a significant positive impact on my life,” he says. “It has reduced my financial burden when accessing healthcare and allowed me to seek medical attention early, rather than delaying treatment due to cost concerns”.

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 1d

🎙️ Meet Richmond Kuleape, is a 35-year-old PhD student from Akuse, a small town in Ghana. For the past 15 years, Richmond has been a beneficiary of Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He was interviewed by 2025 Ambassador Felicity Fekaa. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 1d

#SPorg10YearsCampaign #VoicesOfSocialProtection 🌐 We’re happy to share another chapter of the #VoicesOfSocialProtection series: a special edition of our classic #HumansOfSocialProtection. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

⏱️ Course duration
The course is expected to take 1 hour to complete.

🚀 ENROL NOW: buff.ly/o6kk3KR

#SocialProtection #SustainablePeace #MENARegion #MENASP #WelfarePolitics #ConflictPrevention #StateDevelopment #Peacebuilding #OnlineCourse

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

🎯 Learning objectives: The primary objective of this course is to explore how social policy can foster or constrain positive peace in the MENA region, with specific emphasis on employment and livelihood-related processes and policies. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

🌍 Over the past five years, the UK government initiative Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) Network for Preventing Conflict, Building Sustainable Peace has conducted various research studies, multiple events, consultations, and published articles across the MENA region.

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

together with the University of Birmingham, and developed by socialprotection.org This course also had collaborations with researchers from University of Bath, the University of Southampton and University College London. buff.ly/o6kk3KR +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

Elaborated by the MENASP Network Plus: Strengthening Social Protection, Security and Welfare in the MENA Region, funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) through its Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF)+

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

⚠️ NEW ONLINE COURSE ALERT 📢 ENROL NOW in the FREE self-paced online course “Enhancing Livelihoods and Positive Peace through Social Policies” +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

⏱️ Course duration
The course is expected to take 1 hour to complete.

🚀 ENROL NOW: buff.ly/o6kk3KR

#SocialProtection #SustainablePeace #MENARegion #MENASP #WelfarePolitics #ConflictPrevention #StateDevelopment #Peacebuilding #OnlineCourse

socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

🎯 Learning objectives: The primary objective of this course is to explore how social policy can foster or constrain positive peace in the MENA region, with specific emphasis on employment and livelihood-related processes and policies. +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

🌍 Over the past five years, the UK government initiative Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) Network for Preventing Conflict, Building Sustainable Peace has conducted various research studies, multiple events, consultations, and published articles across the MENA region.

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

together with the University of Birmingham, and developed by socialprotection.org This course also had collaborations with researchers from University of Bath, the University of Southampton and University College London. buff.ly/o6kk3KR +

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 3d

Elaborated by the The MENASP Network Plus: Strengthening Social Protection, Security and Welfare in the MENA Region, funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) through its Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF)+

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socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 4d

🧑💻 Stay in the loop! Join the OC's Discussion Group and receive invites to upcoming Hangouts: bit.ly/SPincrisis #sporg #CrisisContexts #HumanRights

socialprotection.org @socialprotection.org · 4d

🔁The Hangouts provide an informal space to exchange ideas, voice concerns, and share experiences regarding SP in crisis contexts and humanitarian assistance-social protection linkages in an open and supportive environment.+

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