The Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP), took part in a high-level consultative meeting held in Lusaka, Zambia, on September 11, 2023, to promote the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Citizens to Social Protection and Social Security.
The meeting was organized by the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) in collaboration with the APSP and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services. This brought about key stakeholders from the Social Protection sector, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnerships in Zambia’s Social Protection systems.
The Protocol, which was adopted by the 54 AU member states aims to legally ensure citizens’ rights to Social Protection and Social Security. This will help AU member states in shaping their Social Protection policies. The COVID-19 pandemic speeded up its adoption, making it crucial for Zambia to focus on its ratification at the national level and collaborating with the government, to support its domestication to create responsive Social Protection systems for all Zambians; with the acknowledgment that around 65% of vulnerable populations are already receiving social protection services.
It was established that, for the AU Protocol on Social Protection and Social Security to make significant progress and for Zambia to be a role model for other AU member states, there was the need for:-
During the consultative meeting, the participants emphasized on the importance of ratifying the AU Protocol on Social Protection and Social Security by the government of Zambia.
The meeting pinpointed several specific actions that needed to be taken, which were stakeholder involvement, policy alignment, evaluation and promotion of active participation to drive the ratification process and establish efficient Social Protection systems for the benefit of the people of Zambia.
It was also agreed that accomplishing this objective necessitates the cooperation of the government, civil society and other stakeholders.
The event took place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, during the 61st Session of the Commission for Social Development CSocD61.
The event was dedicated to the memory of Prof. Michael Cichon. Michael was a committed member and tireless advisor of the GCSPF, he has been an inspiring example to so many people around the world.
Moderator: Eppu Mikkonen, Finnish Development NGOs Fingo
Session 1: Welcome and overview of the topic
• Ms. Hanna Sarkkinen, Minister of Social Affairs and Health of Finland - The road to the Social Summit 2025, the urgency of a “renewed” social contract to ensure full implementation of the right to social protection. Download the speech.
• Dr. Veronika Wodsak, ILO/USP2030 - Priority Theme - decent work, SPF; evidence of SP impact. Download the presentation.
• Priscilla Gavi, Africa Platform for Social Protection (APSP) – Charting progress on the right of all Citizens of Africa to Social Protection. Download the presentation.
Session 2: Action for Change: collaboration between civil society and the United Nations
• Laura Alfers, Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) - Ensuring the informal sector have the right to social protection. Download the presentation.
• Dr. Abiola Tilley-Gyado, Board Chair, Society for Family and Social Protection in Nigeria, board member of Nigeria Network of NGOs/GCAP Nigeria; Experience and call for action of those who are Left Behind. Download the presentation.
• Paul Divakar, GCAP Global Co-Chair
• Nicola Wiebe, Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors; Financing gaps and role of the Global Fund. Download the presentation.
The side event was organized by the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors (GCSPF), and co-organized by Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), Gray Panthers, African Platform for Social Protection (APSP), Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd.
The Concept Note is here and the invitation is here.
Read the position paper of the GCSPF at the CSocD61.
The Priority Theme of the 61st Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) is ‘Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.’ The CSocD was held from 6 to 15 February 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Organized by the National Platform of Civil Society Organizations for Social Protection in Congo.
The Forum of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) for Social Protection in Congo was held from July 8 to 10, 2021 in the Conference Room of the House of the Republic, under the Patronage of Mr. Prefect of the Department of Pointe -Black at the official opening ceremony.
This Forum had the theme: “the commitment of Civil Society to Promote Social Protection in Congo.
The objective of this forum is: to bring Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to a positive commitment for the Promotion of Civil Social Protection in Congo.
Organized by the National Platform for Social Protection in Congo (P.N.P.S.C), this meeting brought together participants from the 10 Departments. However, the departments of Cuvette and Sangha were not represented.
Seventy-six (76) participants followed the forum program (see appendix).
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