Lauren Whitehead
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Fighting for the rights of all people, especially the most marginalized, to access inclusive social protection and gender equality globally. @UNICEFSocPolicy
Joined July 2023
Check out our joint blog with World Bank colleagues on how to structure family-friendly policies even for the informal sector.
Parental leave and childcare support child development and help parents, especially mothers, stay in the workforce. A Nepal study shows policies must be inclusive, fair, and well-funded to truly support families. 🔗. #EarlyMomentsMatter
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RT @UNICEFUSA: Barriers like poverty, underrepresentation and disenfranchisement disproportionately impact girls worldwide. @UNICEFSocPoli….
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A UNICEF initiative addresses barriers like poverty, underrepresentation and disenfranchisement that impact women and girls across the globe.
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: Women and girls agree that social protection must be gender-responsive, shows our new report: .
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: Participatory policymaking in social protection is key for gender equality. Our new #WeDeserveBetter report amplifies….
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: Happening today at #UNGA: A dynamic discussion with leaders and youth advocates. @UNICEF highlights four proven solut….
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UNICEF has identified four time-tested policy options that will amplify progress in the run-up to 2030 and for generations to come. Nine years ago, the 2030 Agenda set out a map of 17 Sustainable...
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The verdict is in and the results are promising-- social protection can drive gender equality outcomes!. @Nwinderrossi @clara_ceravolo.
Social protection plays a pivotal role in driving transformative change for gender equity and inclusion. Here are some of our results related to gender-responsive and transformative social protection from 2023:
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: Despite progress in expanding social protection, worldwide 1.8 billion children under 18 remain uncovered. We must a….
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: Everyone has the right to social protection. Yet many are left behind—especially women and girls. Yesterday, we highl….
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RT @AliciaH_1: Women and girls deserve better . They need policies that address poverty and respond to their needs. Pleased to join @UNIC….
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What do women and girls want? BETTER #socialprotection to fit their needs. When do they want it? NOW! . Join us on 13 March and 14 March for #CSW68 including livestream on 14 March. @UNICEFSocPolicy @clara_ceravolo @Nwinderrossi
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: Starting today, world leaders meet at #CSW68 to highlight solutions to tackle gender equality, poverty, social protect….
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RT @hyunheeban: Consultation on investing in child care as part of inclusive #socialprotection for child development outcomes, girls & wom….
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RT @Nationalforces_: National FORCES in association with UP FORCES organizing Local consultation under #wedeservebetter campaign at Luckno….
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Incredibly lucky to co-host this enriching and engaging technical workshop in London on #inclusive care and support systems strengthening leveraging #socialprotection united with other sectors with @FCDOGovUK and @STAAR_Facility. @Nwinderrossi @clara_ceravolo.
(1/5)⭐️We are excited to kick off the first day of the Inclusive Social Protection, Care, and Support Systems Global Technical Workshop convened by @UNICEFSocPolicy and @FCDOGovUK and facilitated by @STAAR_Facility . @DAIGlobal | @FCDOInclusive
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Very glad to see partners like @InclusionIntl championing collaboration across sectors and disciplines for all those requiring and providing care and support!.
Momentum is growing for inclusive care & support systems. We're excited to join @UNICEF, @FCDOGovUK & @STAAR_Facility to reimagine care & support for people with disabilities. We must ensure people with intellectual disabilities and their families help shape reforms. [1/3]
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: "It would be a disservice for the International #DayofCare and Support to not prioritize the voices and perspectives o….
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RT @UN_Women: 📣FIRST-EVER #DAYOFCARE📣. This October, we observe the International #DayofCare and Support for the first time. It's a day to….
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RT @UNICEFSocPolicy: Girls have a right to a childhood and freedom from economic exploitation.. As we mark the first-ever #DayofCare, UNIC….
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RT @unicefzambia: The message goes beyond the 5th #AYSDGs in Lusaka: Policies must include the diverse age groups we serve, including youth….
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Thrilled to see the new evidence note from the @WorldBank 's Gender Group elevating the core importance of inclusive care and support systems for #genderequality. @Nwinderrossi @clara_ceravolo @UNICEFSocPolicy.
Care is essential at all stages of life and a driver of economic growth, human capital development, and employment. Read @WorldBank's new evidence note highlighting the vital role of caregivers and the needs of people who use care and support services:
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