Child Vulnerability and Social Protection in Kenya
This report highlights evidence that targeting social protection at orphans, 7.5% of Kenya’s children, with a Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children inadvertently leads to the exclusion of other children who are equally or even more vulnerable. It
Social protection “critical” to Indonesia SDGs success for children, an analysis uncovers
The Government of Indonesia and UNICEF have released the first findings of an analysis of the nation’s likelihood of achieving the sustainable development goals for children. These identify that investment...
Poverty-targeting harms non-beneficiary children in the Philippines
Credit where credit is due. The World Bank recently published a report on the Philippines Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Programme scheme showing that, among young children excluded from the scheme, stunting rates increased by an average of 11 percentage points. In contrast, among beneficiary children aged 6 to 36 months, stunting fell by...
Analysis of the Situation of Women and Children in Kosovo
This report captures both the significant achievements and the enduring challenges which institutions and people face as they move towards the full and equitable realisation of the rights of all children and women in Kosovo.
Investing in the future: A universal benefit for Sri Lanka’s children
The aim of this paper is to demonstrate how a universal child benefit can help children in Sri Lanka reach their full potential.
Building a National Social Protection System Fit for Uzbekistan’s Children and Youth
This paper examines the challenges faced by the population of Uzbekistan, in particular those faced by its children and young people, and aims to assess the effectiveness of the current social protection system in addressing these challenges.
Building A Better Future A child-sensitive social protection system for Uzbekistan
The proposals set out in this paper aim to re-design the national system of child benefits. If implemented, the reforms could become an important means of building a more prosperous and inclusive Uzbekistan.
“They sleep like goats and no-one cares”: The role of social protection in promoting dignity for people who experience disability
Helen Barrett He sleeps like a goat on the floor because she cannot afford for him to soil yet another mattress, she tells me. He is excluded from a nutrition programme, despite being malnourished, told by officials that this is part of his disability. She cannot leave him alone, and...
Sustainable Development Goals Baseline Report on Children
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals form a ground-breaking plan to end poverty, promote sustainable development, and ensure prosperity for all of the world’s citizens by 2030. The Government of...
The impact of COVID-19 on child poverty and mobility in Indonesia – Policy brief
This policy brief explores how the economic fallout from COVID-19 affects child poverty and the success of social protection measures aimed at mitigating the impact. It was developed by the Fiscal Policy Agency and UNICEF Indonesia with support from Development Pathways. A