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Universal social protection in a changing world: Advancing social development and decent work

4 November 2026
Geneva

Upcoming events (4 November 2026)

Opening & Keynote conversation: Advancing social justice: Universal social protection in a changing geopolitical landscape
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Opening & Keynote conversation: Advancing social justice: Universal social protection in a changing geopolitical landscape

4 November 2026
09:30 - 10:45 GMT+1
ILO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
Building social protection systems: fostering sustainability, solidarity, resilience, social inclusion and supporting decent work
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Building social protection systems: fostering sustainability, solidarity, resilience, social inclusion and supporting decent work

4 November 2026
11:15 - 12:30 GMT+1
Geneva, Switzerland
Formulating and implementing national social protection policies in a changing world
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Formulating and implementing national social protection policies in a changing world

4 November 2026
14:00 - 15:30 GMT+1
ILO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
Closing panel: Who can do what when and how? & Closing remarks
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Closing panel: Who can do what when and how? & Closing remarks

4 November 2026
15:50 - 17:00 GMT+1
ILO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

Full schedule

Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Opening & Keynote conversation: Advancing social justice: Universal social protection in a changing geopolitical landscape
Scheduled09:30 - 10:45 GMT+1
Building social protection systems: fostering sustainability, solidarity, resilience, social inclusion and supporting decent work
Scheduled11:15 - 12:30 GMT+1
Formulating and implementing national social protection policies in a changing world
Scheduled14:00 - 15:30 GMT+1
Closing panel: Who can do what when and how? & Closing remarks
Scheduled15:50 - 17:00 GMT+1
Universal social protection in a changing world: Advancing social development and decent work

Event details

Universal social protection in a changing world: Advancing social development and decent work

Universal social protection in a changing world: Advancing social development and decent work

This conference will explore how to make universal social protection a reality in the current global context of structural transformations, growing needs and financing constraints, bringing together governments, workers, employers, civil society and international partners.

Interpretation in English, French and Spanish.

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Advancing social justice, promoting decent work

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