Social protection

The Water for Women (WfW) GESI mid-term review complements the recent Independent Review of the Fund completed in August 2020.

This paper provides an overview of literature and evidence from various countries, discussing how social protection can promote social cohesion. Social cohesion has two aspects: relations amongst citizens and the ‘social contract’ between citizens and the state (Babajanian, 2012). During economic downturns and crisis periods such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, social cohesion can be undermined by citizens’ reduced trust in governments and institutions, political unrest, challenges in essential service delivery, poverty and economic hardship. 

Social protection publications.

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to result in a rapid and significant increase in the prevalence and severity of poverty in Indonesia, as people are unable to work, jobs and income are lost, businesses close and debts accumulate.

A guidance note for integrating gender equality and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) safeguards into social protection responses to COVID-19.

The Australian Government works closely with partner governments on their own social protection programs, influencing reforms and helping build more efficient systems to support inclusive growth.