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ILO: 55 per cent of world population not covered by social security -

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The Nation Newspaper (17.06.2019) Director General Guy Ryder has said 55 per cent of the world’s population is still not covered by social protection.  He said global commitment to social protection is a prerequisite to securing sustainable transitions over the life course.

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[Opinión] República Dominicana: Trabajadores independientes marginados

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AlMomento.net (06.06.2019) La protección social de todos los dominicanos y residentes, constituye un mandato de la Ley 87-01, y un gran reto que merece un tratamiento especial de las fuerzas vivas del país, y muy particularmente, de los partidos políticos que terciarán en las próximas elecciones generales de mayo.

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In Indonesia, social protection can underpin democracy

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 OECD Observer (May 2019) Indonesia’s social protection system generates fewer headlines but is no less impressive. It now reaches almost the entire population, helping people escape from poverty, access health facilities, go to school and feed themselves. Whatever the result of the presidential vote, there is no doubting the growing contribution of social protection to Indonesia’s democracy.

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China to showcase primary health care at World Health Assembly

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CGTN (25.05.2019) With a population of more than 1.3 billion, China successfully achieved universal health insurance coverage in 2011. The achievement, termed “unparalleled” by the World Bank, has become an example for many developing nations.

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Jordan launches new financial safety net for tens of thousands of families

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The National (29.05.2019) They will receive financial aid and full health insurance under the National Strategy for Social Protection

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New law institutionalizes Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

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Philstar.com (22.05.2019) President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that institutionalizes a cash transfer program that aims to address poverty and to improve the health and education of poor children. 

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Jordan: PM launches social protection strategy to alleviate, fortify against poverty

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jordantimes (29.05.2019) "opportunities, dignity and empowerment”, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Wednesday launched the Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Strategy for 2019-2025 that aims at supporting the country’s underprivileged population. In addition to supporting impoverished Jordanians, the strategy seeks to protect other social classes from sliding into poverty, according to government officials.

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Suisse: En assurant ses chauffeurs, Uber prend ses responsabilités

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Le Temps (29.05.2019) La multinationale californienne du transport met en place un système d'assurance accident pour ses chauffeurs et coursiers suisses, mais craint d'être reconnue comme leur employeur. Interview de son directeur pour la Suisse, Steve Salom

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Au Cambodge, la longue marche vers la « sécu »

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Le Monde (23.05.2019) Tout touriste ayant visité les temples d’Angkor connaît le personnage : le chauffeur de tuk-tuk, triporteur motorisé faisant fonction de taxi, est partie intégrante de la carte postale cambodgienne. Ce que les visiteurs étrangers savent moins, c’est à quel point ce métier peut être éloigné des normes internationales du « travail décent ».

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France: Protection sociale des indépendants - l’ambition du premier pas

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Efederation-auto-entrepreneur (20.05.2019) Examinée par les députés depuis le début de la semaine, la loi d’orientation des mobilités entre dans la dernière ligne droite. En tant qu’acteurs désormais majeurs de la mobilité, les plateformes figurent au cœur du projet : l’article 20 – introduit dans le projet de loi initial – se saisit du sujet crucial de la responsabilité sociale des plateformes, y compris celles opérant hors du secteur des transports.

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