The definition of social protection (SP)programs varies widely, as do the types of interventionsincluded and the specific outcomes sought. These programscan be implemented through public and/or private sectors,with the involvement of single or multiple governmentsectors, or by some combination of these actors. This briefwill specifically focus on four types of social protectioninterventions: social assistance, social insurance, labormarket programs, and early childhood development. It willoffer suggestions for integrating violence against women andgirls (VAWG) prevention efforts within these interventions.These areas of focus are meant to be illustrative ofdifferent social protection programs, rather than to reflectthe full breadth of SP programs. In general, SP programs arepublic interventions that support the poorest populationsand assist individuals, households, and communities tobetter overcome social and economic risks. Examples ofprograms include: a) social assistance (social safety nets):cash transfers, school feeding, and targeted foodassistance; b) social insurance: old-age and disabilitypensions and unemployment insurance; c) labor marketprograms: skills-building programs, job-search and matchingprograms, and improved labor regulations; and d) earlychildhood development. Other program interventions, whichfall under what is referred to as social protection, aim tostrengthen familiesabilities to respond to hardships bypromoting gender equality. Examples include early childhooddevelopment, projects that focus on at-risk youth, ortargeted poverty alleviation programs.
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