Year Country Headline URL

2018 Algeria Un plan mis en place pour améliorer l’alimentation en eau potable déminéralisée à Ouargla http://www.radioalgerie.dz/news/fr/article/20180114/131187.html

2018 Algeria Zemali : Augmentation des retraites… la bonne nouvelle pour 2019 https://www.alg24.net/zemali-augmentation-retraites-bonne-nouvelle/

2018 Argentina Aumentan las Asignaciones Familiares a más de 350.000 chicos http://www.eldiaonline.com/aumentan-las-asignaciones-familiares-mas-350-000-chicos/

2018 Argentina El Gobierno excluirá a los niños de las pensiones por discapacidad https://www.eltribuno.com/salta/nota/2018-2-13-13-48-0-el-gobierno-le-saca-a-los-menores-las-pensiones-por-discapacidad

2018 Argentina Argentina Implements Social Security Reforms https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-01/index.html

2018 Argentina Con una resolución, el Gobierno confirmó los aumentos en las jubilaciones - https://www.lanacion.com.ar/2166706-con-resolucion-gobierno-confirmo-aumentos-jubilaciones

2018 Argentina Crédito hipotecario: aprobaron subir los montos y subsidios del ProCreAr https://www.cronista.com/economiapolitica/Credito-hipotecario-aprobaron-el-aumento-de-los-montos-y-subsidios-del-ProCreAr-20180206-0087.html

2018 Armenia Armenia Starting Mandatory Pension System: What You Need to Know https://www.civilnet.am/news/2018/06/12/Armenia-Starting-Mandatory-Pension-System-What-You-Need-to-Know/339222

2018 Australia NSW Government Commits to Disability Advocacy Funding https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2018/04/nsw-government-commits-disability-advocacy-funding/

2018 Australia Australia Implements New Superannuation Rules for Home Purchases and Sales https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-08/index.html

2018 Australia Community Resource Centres face 'slow painful death' after $5 million funding cut http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-30/wa-government-confirms-crc-funding-cuts/9711050

2018 Austria L'Autriche va diminuer les allocations familiales pour certains http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2018/05/02/97001-20180502FILWWW00327-l-autriche-va-diminuer-les-allocations-familiales-pour-certains.php

2018 Azerbaijan Pensions increased in country https://www.azernews.az/news.php?news_id=135442&cat=nation

2018 Belgium La Chambre approuve la réforme de l'aide médicale urgente http://www.levif.be/actualite/belgique/la-chambre-approuve-la-reforme-de-l-aide-medicale-urgente/article-normal-813781.html

2018 Belgium Comme les employés, les indépendants vont avoir accès à la pension complémentaire https://www.rtl.be/info/belgique/societe/comme-les-employes-les-independants-vont-avoir-acces-a-la-pension-complementaire-989830.aspx

2018 Belgium La Chambre approuve le projet de loi sur les visites et appels mystères https://bx1.be/news/chambre-approuve-projet-de-loi-visites-appels-mysteres/

2018 Belgium New form of parental leave introduced https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ba245f2e-a6a3-4fe1-8d69-30b6c443803e

2018 Bolivia, Plurinational Padres de niños con enfermedades graves gozarán de licencia https://www.eldeber.com.bo/extra/Padres-de-ninos--con-enfermedades-graves-gozaran-de-licencia-20180118-0078.html State of 2018 Brazil Paraná triplica repasses para proteção de crianças e adolescentes http://www.aen.pr.gov.br/modules/noticias/article.php?storyid=97626&tit=Parana-triplica-repasses-para-protecao-de-criancas-e-adolescentes

2018 Brazil INSS do Pará inaugura PREVBarco https://www.inss.gov.br/inss-do-para-inaugura-prevbarco/

2018 Brazil Publicada portaria do reajuste da tabela de INSS e salário família http://www.contabeis.com.br/noticias/36439/publicada-portaria-do-reajuste-da-tabela-de-inss-e-salario-familia/

2018 Brazil INSS passa a liberar salário-maternidade automaticamente após registro de bebê em cartório https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesDTpJVZnLNqCL3fLhG_5Y4FNfnaHyjhfWOSUYph6QVbKEww/formResponse

2018 Brazil Pente-fino cortou 228 mil benefícios de auxílio-doença, diz INSS https://noticias.r7.com/economia/pente-fino-cortou-228-mil-beneficios-de-auxilio-doenca-diz-inss-16042018

2018 Brazil Tarifa Social concede desconto de até 65% a clientes de baixa renda http://www.alagoas24horas.com.br/1137249/tarifa-social-concede-desconto-de-ate-65-clientes-de-baixa-renda/

2018 Brazil Novas regras assegura benefício no INSS, veja como manter o auxílio-doença e a Aposentadoria por https://www.mixvale.com.br/2018/06/12/novas-regras-assegura-beneficio-inss-veja-manter-auxilio-doenca-aposentadoria-por-invalidez/ invalidez 2018 Brazil Caixa reabre linha de crédito com recursos do FGTS e eleva para 70% cota de financiamento para imóvel https://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/caixa-reabre-linha-de-credito-com-recursos-do-fgts-e-eleva-para-70-cota-de-financiamento-para-imovel-usado.ghtml usado 2018 Brazil Licença paternidade de servidores do Estado aumenta de 15 para 30 dias https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/politica/noticia/2018/04/licenca-paternidade-de-servidores-do-estado-aumenta-de-15-para-30-dias-cjgmoz0fo017m01paf3h5io6a.html

2018 Brazil Temer anuncia reajuste do Bolsa-Família; aumento será de 5,67% https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/politica/2018/04/30/interna_politica,955404/temer-anuncia-reajuste-do-bolsa-familia-aumento-sera-de-5-67.shtml

2018 Cambodia Cambodia Legal Alert: Provision of Seniority Payments & Wage Payments https://www.dfdl.com/resources/legal-and-tax-updates/cambodia-legal-alert-provision-of-seniority-payments-wage-payments/

2018 Canada Congés parentaux: Québec va prêcher par l'exemple http://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2018/02/02/conges-parentaux-quebec-va-precher-par-lexemple

2018 Canada Manitoba government reduces two housing subsidies for second straight year https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/manitoba-government-reduces-two-housing-subsidies-for-second-straight-year

2018 Canada Canada Child Benefit eligibility reviews causing hardship for single moms, Indigenous families, says lawyer https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/canada-child-benefit-reviews-1.4493859

2018 Canada Nova Scotia joins other provinces by lengthening parental leave time https://globalnews.ca/news/4446479/ns-parental-leave/

2018 Canada Ottawa announces $189M to extend employment insurance for seasonal workers https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/ottawa-announces-189m-to-extend-employment-insurance-for-seasonal-workers-1.4059916

2018 Canada Parental leave being extended 3 months earlier than planned https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/parental-ei-leave-benefit-march-2019-1.4839097

2018 Canada New law to make employers accountable for temp worker injuries https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/03/08/new-law-to-make-employers-accountable-for-temp-worker-injuries.html

2018 Central African The President of the Central African Republic commits to increasing access to basic social services http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2018/october/20181023_president-of-the-central-african-republic-visits-unaids Republic 2018 Chile Chile: Government’s proposed social security pension reforms would introduce employer contributions https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2018/12/chile-employer-contributions-part-of-social-security-reform

2018 Chile Comisión de Hacienda aprobó proyecto que crea el "Nuevo Ahorro Colectivo" http://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/economia/sistema-previsional/comision-de-hacienda-aprobo-proyecto-que-crea-el-nuevo-ahorro-colectivo/2018-01-11/141019.html

2018 Chile Licencia médica para el acompañamiento de hijos e hijas enfermos graves o en estado terminal https://www.bcn.cl/leyfacil/recurso/licencia-medica-para-el-acompanamiento-de-hijos-e-hijas-enfermos-graves-o-en-estado-terminal

2018 Chile Sostenibilidad: Ley de Inclusión Laboral: complejo debut que ve la sociedad civil http://www.america-retail.com/sostenibilidad/sostenibilidad-ley-de-inclusion-laboral-complejo-debut-que-ve-la-sociedad-civil/

2018 Chile 10,000 march in Chile against Pinochet-era pensions https://www.straitstimes.com/world/americas/10000-march-in-chile-against-pinochet-era-pensions

2018 China China Implements Central Adjustment System to Support Underfunded Pension Funds https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-09/index.html

2018 China "Liangzhuzhu" public welfare insurance project has benefited over 1.09 million poor people http://www.xinhuanet.com/local/2018-05/23/c_1122875892.htm

2018 China Poor families with severely disabled persons are supported by poverty relief policies to form new families http://www.xinhuanet.com/2018-03/25/c_1122586073.htm

2018 China Changning Announces Action Plan for the Next Three Years Focus on Happy Education, Happiness, and http://sh.people.com.cn/n2/2018/0329/c134768-31402850.html Health Care - Shanghai People's Daily Year Country Headline URL

2018 China Primer ministro chino precisa que seguro de enfermedad grave cubrirá a 20 millones de chinos http://spanish.xinhuanet.com/2018-03/20/c_137052481.htm

2018 China Statutory paternity leave for Hong Kong fathers extended to five days after marathon 13-hour Legislative https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/2170223/statutory-paternity-leave-hong-kong-fathers-extended-five Council debate 2018 Colombia Colpensiones lanzó modalidad de pago para que colombianos en el exterior coticen su pensión https://actualicese.com/actualidad/2018/01/29/colpensiones-lanzo-modalidad-de-pago-para-que-colombianos-en-el-exterior-coticen-su-pension/

2018 Colombia Colombia grants temporary visa to more than 440K migrants from Venezuela https://colombiareports.com/colombia-grants-temporary-visa-to-more-than-440k-migrants-from-venezuela/

2018 Congo L’assurance maladie universelle, une des priorités du gouvernement congolais https://www.journaldebrazza.com/lassurance-maladie-universelle-priorites-gouvernement-congolais/

2018 Costa Rica Caja fija aumento de 1,55% a pensiones de invalidez, vejez y muerte https://www.nacion.com/el-pais/salud/caja-fija-aumento-de-155-a-pensiones-de/T6L5BC2KQNA3JLFX2OVTKDH664/story/

2018 Côte d'Ivoire Côte d’Ivoire : un régime de retraite complémentaire pour les fonctionnaires https://www.financialafrik.com/2018/04/05/cote-divoire-un-regime-de-retraite-complementaire-pour-les-fonctionnaires/

2018 Czech Republic Czech Republic introduces new paternity leave entitlement http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=1246&newsId=9075&furtherNews=yes

2018 Czech Republic Czech Government to Substantially Increase Parental Leave Benefits https://news.expats.cz/praguejobs/czech-government-to-substantially-increase-parental-leave-benefits/

2018 Denmark Denmark Approves Reforms to Universal State Pension https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-06/index.html

2018 Ecuador La tabla con ajustes a las pensiones alimenticias para el 2018 ya rige http://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/tabla-ajustes-pensiones-alimenticias-ecuador.html

2018 Ecuador Gobierno ecuatoriano implementa políticas para proteger a los adultos mayores https://www.andes.info.ec/es/noticias/sociedad/17/gobierno-ecuatoriano-implementa-adultos-mayores

2018 Ecuador Asamblea aprobó incremento de pensión del seguro social campesino https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2018/05/10/nota/6753159/asamblea-aprobo-incremento-pension-seguro-social-campesino

2018 Egypt Parliament approves bill to increase pensions by 15% http://onaeg.com/?p=3020659

2018 Egypt Within the framework of "decent housing" .. "Wali" signed a protocol of cooperation between Orman and http://www.elfagr.com/2998081 Mansour Group 2018 Egypt Sisi orders to provide daily workers with insurance in 15 days https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/3/44158/Sisi-orders-to-provide-daily-workers-with-insurance-in-15

2018 El Salvador Leve aumento al salario mínimo mensual por nuevas disposiciones laborales http://www.elsalvador.com/noticias/nacional/470952/leve-aumento-al-salario-minimo-mensual-por-nuevas-disposiciones-laborales/

2018 Estonia Estonian government approves 7.6 percent pension increase https://news.err.ee/689863/estonian-government-approves-7-6-percent-pension-increase

2018 Ethiopia Ethiopia’s scheme to help the poor is setting an example https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2018/05/31/ethiopias-scheme-to-help-the-poor-is-setting-an-example

2018 Finland Finland ends universal basic income experiment https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/23/finland-ends-universal-basic-income-experiment/

2018 France Tous les transports en commun vont devenir gratuits pour les Parisiens handicapés http://www.faire-face.fr/2018/02/12/transports-paris-gratuit-handicap/

2018 France Pension d’invalidité et prime d’activité deviendront incompatibles en juin prochain https://www.dossierfamilial.com/sante-social/aide-sociale/pension-d-invalidite-et-prime-d-activite-deviendront-incompatibles-en-juin-prochain-86138

2018 France L’AAH et les pensions d’invalidité vont augmenter de 1% https://www.faire-face.fr/2018/03/30/aah-pensions-avril/

2018 France Social : Ce qui va changer en 2018 https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/wallisfutuna/social-ce-qui-va-changer-2018-546215.html

2018 France L'État généralise son dispositif destiné aux handicapés et à leurs familles « une réponse accompagnée https://demarchesadministratives.fr/actualites/letat-generalise-son-dispositif-destine-aux-handicapes-et-a-leurs-familles-une-reponse-accompagnee-pour-tous pour tous » 2018 France Guerre d'Algérie : le droit aux pensions étendu aux victimes non françaises http://www.rtl.fr/actu/debats-societe/guerre-d-algerie-le-droit-aux-pensions-etendu-aux-victimes-non-francaises-7792175816

2018 France L’assurance maladie présente ses objectifs 2018-2022 https://www.previssima.fr/actualite/lassurance-maladie-presente-ses-objectifs-2018-2022.html

2018 France France: Macron administration announces labor law reform https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2017/09/france-macron-administration-announces-labor-law-reform

2018 France Sécurité sociale : la suppression du régime étudiant définitivement adoptée au Parlement https://www.argusdelassurance.com/institutions/securite-sociale-la-suppression-du-regime-etudiant-definitivement-adoptee-au-parlement.126805

2018 Georgia Social Protection Allowance for Vulnerable Children to Increase http://georgiatoday.ge/news/13035/Social-Protection-Allowance-for-Vulnerable-Children-to-Increase

2018 Georgia Georgia: Compulsory employer- and employee-funded pension savings plans announced https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2018/10/georgia-accumulated-pension-system-announced

2018 Germany The statutory pension is increased, but ... http://www.procontra-online.de/artikel/date/2018/03/die-gesetzliche-rente-wird-erhoeht-aber/

2018 Germany Pensions: Now new models of occupational pensions possible! https://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/private-finanzen/euro-am-sonntag-meinung-altersvorsorge-jetzt-neue-modelle-der-betriebsrente-moeglich-5920909

2018 Greece Greece eases austerity in the first «expansionary budget» in a decade https://aawsat.com/home/article/1474481/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%AE%D9%81%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%86- %D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%B4%D9%81-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84- %C2%AB%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9%C2%BB-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%AF 2018 Hungary Hungary: Tax bill would reduce tax allure of flexible benefits https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2018/07/hungary-tax-bill-would-reduce-tax-allure-of-flexible-benefits

2018 India Big news for government employees of Madhya Pradesh, retirement age increased from 60 to 62 years https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/mp-chhattisgarh/retirement-age-of-madhya-pradesh-govt-employees-to-be-raised-to-62-years-1830857

2018 India Budget 2018: Modi government budget for 'New India', emphasis on farmer-education-health http://hindi.timesnownews.com/business/article/budget-2018-live-update-general-budget-union-budget-finance-minister-arun-jaitley-modi-government-parliament-farmer-corporate-share-market- income-tax/194353 2018 India MNREGA of Rs.10000 crore for AP in 2018 http://www.telugumirchi.com/en/politics/andhra-pradesh-news/mnrega-of-rs-10000-crore-for-ap-in-2018.html

2018 India Budget 2018: Ujjwala scheme to cover 80 million families, says Arun Jaitley https://www.livemint.com/Politics/zrbl91l8aL1bIgpyEY4nDN/Budget-2018-Ujjwala-scheme-to-cover-80-million-families-sa.html

2018 India Budget 2018-19: Declaration of health plan for poor and weak families, health insurance of 5 million to 5 goo.gl/CHSrSt million 2018 India Mizoram housing scheme launched https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/mizoram-housing-scheme-launched-234049

2018 India Karnataka Budget: Free LPG Gas Connection, Announcing the Universal Health Plan https://www.livehindustan.com/national/story-karnataka-budget-2018-siddaramaiah-announces-free-lpg-universal-health-scheme-1806053.html

2018 India CM RAJE GAVE FARMERS, POLICE, TEACHERS, VILLAGE-CITY EVERYONE https://www.khaskhabar.com/local/rajasthan/jaipur-news/news-rajasthan-budget-2018-from-assembly-news-hindi-1-293802-KKN.html

2018 India Homeguards will get one lakh rupees for serious illness and accident https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/story-home-guards-will-get-one-lakh-rupees-for-serious-illness-and-accident-1791064.html

2018 India Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Accident Assistance Scheme started: DC https://www.jagran.com/haryana/kaithal-dr-shyama-prasad-mukherjee-accident-assistance-scheme-started-in-dc-in-kaithal-17500504.html

2018 India Uttarakhand Budget 2018: Families with annual income up to 5 lakhs will get free treatment https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M9vy8mR5pCeW1exFZ0dOX6Z-WYPo7zCSPyBrVxXFhzU/edit#gid=1880853329 Year Country Headline URL

2018 India Modicare' to be launched on Aug 15 or Oct 2: Sources https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/national-health-protection-scheme-to-be-implemented-from-oct-2/articleshow/62757339.cms

2018 India Now the Vidur pension scheme will start in Haryana, the marriage will be closed again https://www.bhaskar.com/harayana/panipat/news/c-85-LCL-now-haryana-government-give-1800-rupees-widower-pension-pa0345-NOR.html

2018 India Himachal govt launches nutrition scheme for HIV-positive kids http://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/himachal-govt-launches-nutrition-scheme-for-hiv-positive-kids/192091

2018 India 7 Schemes, 17000 Villages, 21 Days: What Gram Swaraj Abhiyan Is All About https://www.thebetterindia.com/137698/villages-gram-swaraj-abhiyan-modi-antyodaya-ambedkar-april14/

2018 India Budget 2018-19: Declaration of health plan for poor and weak families, health insurance of 5 million to 5 https://goo.gl/vvFAoE million 2018 India Nutrition scheme launched for pregnant women, infants https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/nutrition-scheme-launched-for-pregnant-women-infants/article23469087.ece

2018 India Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for Govt Employees Approved https://kashmirobserver.net/2018/health/group-mediclaim-insurance-policy-govt-employees-approved-35581

2018 India Scheme For Pension To Freedom Fighters Extended https://www.mid-day.com/articles/scheme-for-pension-to-freedom-fighters-extended/19164186

2018 India Govt to launch flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme on 25 September https://www.livemint.com/Politics/8Ptzbder2czCVzZcgOFh9L/Modicare-to-be-launched-on-25-September.html

2018 India Steel Minister announces pension scheme for CPSEs, to benefit about 1.5 lakh employees Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/steel/steel-minister-announces-pension-scheme-for-cpses-to-benefit-about-1-5-lakh-employees/articleshow/65027099.cms //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65027099.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=t ext&utm_campaign=cppst 2018 India Maternity benefit scheme unlikely to get boost in Budget 2018 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/maternity-benefit-scheme-unlikely-to-get-boost-in-budget-2018/articleshow/62696981.cms

2018 Ireland 450 people had welfare payments suspended https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/450-people-had-welfare-payments-suspended-829502.html

2018 Ireland WAKE UP TO THE SHAKE-UP What is the Roadmap for Pension Reform, who will be enrolled and are we https://www.thesun.ie/money/2245937/what-is-the-roadmap-for-pension-reform-who-will-be-enrolled-and-are-we-all-going-to-have-to-work-longer/ all going to have to work longer? 2018 Ireland Government extends housing scheme in battle against homelessness https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/government-extends-housing-scheme-in-battle-against-homelessness-37357687.html

2018 Ireland Medical card disability allowance threshold increases https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2018/1130/1014339-disability-allowances/

2018 Israel Knesset approves rise in disability allowance http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-knesset-approves-rise-in-disability-allowance-1001223624

2018 Israel Ministers raise 2018 disability benefits budget by NIS 2 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-raise-2018-disability-benefits-budget-to-nis-2-billion/

2018 Italy Congedo parentale 2018: 5 giorni per i neopapà https://www.studiocataldi.it/articoli/28900-congedo-papa-5-giorni-per-il-2018.asp

2018 Jamaica $6 Million Allocated for Social Protection and Labour Programme http://jis.gov.jm/6-million-allocated-social-protection-labour-programme/

2018 Jamaica Back-to-School Grant for PATH Students https://jis.gov.jm/back-to-school-grant-for-path-students/

2018 Jamaica Increased support for early-childhood sector — Reid http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/_Increased_support_for_early-childhood_sector

2018 Japan Japan's upper house approves social insurance agreement with China https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-Relations/Japan-s-upper-house-approves-social-insurance-agreement-with-China

2018 Jordan "Parliamentary action" recognizes parental leave for employees https://www.ammonnews.net/article/358448

2018 Jordan Jordan faces dire straits as anti-austerity protests widen https://www.dw.com/en/jordan-faces-dire-straits-as-anti-austerity-protests-widen/a-44066409

2018 Kenya Over 500,000 to receive bi-monthly cash disbursements http://www.kbc.co.ke/500000-receive-bi-monthly-cash-disbursements/

2018 Kenya Gov't Releases Sh9.6 Billion Monthly Stipend for Kenyans Aged 70 and Above https://www.mwakilishi.com/article/kenya-news/2018-08-06/govt-releases-sh96-billion-monthly-stipend-for-kenyans-aged-70

2018 Kenya Kenya: Mandatory housing fund contributions announced for 2019 https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2018/11/kenya-mandatory-housing-fund-contributions-announced

2018 Korea, Republic of South Korea Shortens 'Inhumanely Long' Workweek https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/01/589895641/south-korea-shortens-inhumanely-long-work-week

2018 Korea, Republic of Increase in minimum wage likely to create balance in S. Korean economy: monetary board member http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/03/19/0200000000AEN20180319008000320.html

2018 Korea, Republic of South Korea: From disability awareness training to fertility treatment leave https://www.taylorvinters.com/article/south-korea-from-disability-awareness-training-to-fertility-treatment-leave/

2018 Korea, Republic of Recent changes to employment law affect business operations https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c667bd50-5b48-404e-a56f-9a295bcb2c0c

2018 Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan to co-op in social sector https://www.azernews.az/region/135052.html

2018 Latvia What you need to know about hospital sheets in 2018 http://rus.delfi.lv/news/daily/razbor/chto-nuzhno-znat-pro-bolnichnye-listy-v-2018-godu.d?id=49663821&all=true

2018 Lithuania Lithuania: Proposed tax changes would alter social security funding and introduce auto-enrollment in https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2018/06/lithuania-proposed-tax-changes-affect-social-security individual retirement accounts 2018 Luxembourg Un statut enfin clair pour les stagiaires au Luxembourg http://www.lequotidien.lu/politique-et-societe/un-statut-enfin-clair-pour-les-stagiaires-au-luxembourg/

2018 Luxembourg Up to 10 days' paternity leave starting 2018 http://delano.lu/d/detail/news/10-days-paternity-leave-starting-2018/164431

2018 Malaysia Better disability pension benefits for civil servants http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2018/02/20/better-disability-pension-benefits-civil-servants

2018 Malaysia Malaysia Eliminates Minimum Voluntary Contribution to the Employees Provident Fund https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-09/index.html#malaysia

2018 Malaysia Malaysia: Unemployment insurance to begin in 2018 https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2018/01/malaysia-unemployment-insurance-to-begin-in-2018

2018 Malaysia Social security protection is now extended to the spouse http://www.malaysiandigest.com/news/741578-from-july-1-spouse-termed-employee-in-a-business-covered-by-socso.html

2018 Mali Assurance maladie universelle : le Mali franchit le pas https://afrique.latribune.fr/politique/politique-publique/2018-06-22/assurance-maladie-universelle-le-mali-franchit-le-pas-782732.html

2018 Mexico Aumenta IMSS inversión contra enfermedades crónicas http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/sociedad/aumenta-imss-inversion-contra-enfermedades-cronicas

2018 Mexico Entra en vigor Ley Estatal para Inclusión y Desarrollo de Personas con Discapacidad https://yociudadano.com.mx/index.php/gobierno/1261-entra-en-vigor-ley-estatal-para-inclusion-y-desarrollo-de-personas-con-discapacidad

2018 Mexico Congreso del Estado de México eleva edad de jubilación a burócratas https://www.sdpnoticias.com/local/edomex/2018/07/26/congreso-del-estado-de-mexico-eleva-edad-de-jubilacion-a-burocratas

2018 Mongolia Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan lose out in their struggle with the IMF over the targeting of child benefits http://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/mongolia-kyrgyzsg-child-benefits/

2018 Morocco Convention de sécurité sociale entre le Maroc et les Pays-Bas : La 2e Chambre valide l’amendement http://aujourdhui.ma/actualite/convention-de-securite-sociale-entre-le-maroc-et-les-pays-bas-la-2e-chambre-valide-lamendement Year Country Headline URL

2018 Morocco Good news .. Increase the minimum retirement to 1500 dirhams and benefit include 74 thousand Moroccans http://www.akhbarona.com/economy/232291.html#ixzz5JAK3nn55 this year 2018 Morocco Maroc : Nouvelle formule du régime de retraite pour les députés https://www.yabiladi.com/articles/details/66080/maroc-nouvelle-formule-regime-retraite.html

2018 Mozambique Licença de maternidade aumentou para 90 dias em Moçambique mas INSS só vai pagar 60 dias; http://www.verdade.co.mz/tema-de-fundo/35-themadefundo/64574-licenca-de-maternidade-aumentou-para-90-dias-em-mocambique-mas-inss-so-vai-pagar-60-dias-necessarios-20-de- Necessários 20 anos de contribuições para pensão por velhice contribuicoes-para-pensao-por-velhice 2018 Mozambique Moçambique. Costa destaca acordo "histórico" na área da Segurança Social https://24.sapo.pt/atualidade/artigos/mocambiqueportugal-costa-destaca-acordo-historico-na-area-da-seguranca-social

2018 Mozambique Mozambique approves plan for professional education https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/mozambique-approves-plan-for-professional-education/

2018 Namibia Nanibiam GIPF to spend N$1,4b on pensions https://www.namibian.com.na/176527/archive-read/GIPF-to-spend-N$14b-on-pensions

2018 Nepal Health Insurance Programme introduced in Mahottari https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/health-insurance-programme-introduced-mahottari/

2018 New Zealand New $24 million pilot scheme launched for disability support http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/health/2018/04/new-24-million-pilot-scheme-launched-for-disability-support.html

2018 New Zealand A huge win': New Zealand brings in paid domestic violence leave https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/26/new-zealand-paid-domestic-violence-leave-jan-logie

2018 New Zealand Draft Disability and Learning Support Action Plan released http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1809/S00293/draft-disability-and-learning-support-action-plan-released.htm

2018 New Zealand Seasonal labour shortage declared in NZ http://www.fruitnet.com/asiafruit/article/175514/seasonal-labour-shortage-declared-in-nz-1z

2018 Nicaragua Daniel Ortega publica en la Gaceta derogación de reformas al INSS https://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/nacionales/461910-daniel-ortega-derogacion-reformas-inss/

2018 Nigeria Nigerian govt increases maternity leave to four months https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/271371-nigerian-govt-increases-maternity-leave-to-four-months.html

2018 Pakistan Housing scheme launched by PTI govt attracts large number of people: Farrukh Saleem https://www.brecorder.com/2018/10/13/445542/housing-scheme-launched-by-pti-govt-attracts-large-number-of-people-farrukh-saleem/

2018 Pakistan PM approves social protection framework for vulnerable segments https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/25/pm-approves-social-protection-framework-for-vulnerable-segments/

2018 Peru Minsa implementa programa de rehabilitación para pacientes con Párkinson http://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-minsa-implementa-programa-rehabilitacion-para-pacientes-parkinson-706171.aspx

2018 Peru Minedu publicó registro de niños con necesidades especiales para evaluación 2018 http://canaln.pe/actualidad/minedu-lanza-registro-ninos-necesidades-especiales-evaluacion-2018-n319508

2018 Peru Amplían a 10 días licencia de paternidad para trabajadores públicos y privados https://larepublica.pe/sociedad/1260575-congreso-aumenta-licencia-paternidad-10-dias-trabajadores-publicos-privados

2018 Peru AFP: futuros jubilados accederán a pensión preliminar solo con declaración jurada http://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-afp-futuros-jubilados-accederan-a-pension-preliminar-solo-declaracion-jurada-704514.aspx

2018 Peru Publican reglamento de ley que homologa pensiones militares y policiales https://rpp.pe/economia/economia/gobierno-publico-reglamento-de-ley-que-homologa-pensiones-militares-y-policiales-noticia-1102305

2018 Peru En este país de Latinoamérica los venezolanos podrán trabajar legalmente a partir del 21 de mayo https://www.elnuevoherald.com/noticias/mundo/america-latina/venezuela-es/article211028069.html

2018 Peru Desde hoy trabajadores tendrán 10 días de licencia por paternidad https://peru21.pe/economia/hoy-trabajadores-tendran-10-dias-licencia-paternidad-412938

2018 Philippines DBM releases P804M for WWII veterans’ disability pension http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/980126/dbm-releases-p804m-for-wwii-veterans-disability-pension

2018 Philippines House approves bill granting 100-day paid maternity leave https://www.rappler.com/nation/211117-house-approves-bill-100-day-paid-maternity-leave

2018 Philippines House okays P20K monthly old-age pension of veterans http://politics.com.ph/house-okays-p20k-monthly-old-age-pension-of-veterans/

2018 Philippines Philippines Increases Social Security Financing to Offset Higher Pensions https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2017-05/index.html

2018 Portugal Governo publica novos valores do abono de família https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/seguranca-social/detalhe/governo-publica-novos-valores-do-abono-de-familia

2018 Portugal Viabilizado aumento extraordinário das pensões a partir de Agosto https://www.publico.pt/2018/06/26/economia/noticia/viabilizado-aumento-extraordinario-das-pensoes-ate-10-euros-a-partir-de-agosto-1835928

2018 Portugal Portugal Expands Eligibility for Penalty-Free Early Retirement https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-10/index.html#portugal

2018 Puerto Rico Patronos no podrán utilizar ausencias para medir eficiencia de empleados https://www.elvocero.com/gobierno/patronos-no-podr-n-utilizar-ausencias-para-medir-eficiencia-de/article_3d494206-042f-11e8-994d-9b7b8180b5cc.html

2018 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico faces austerity measures amid budget wrangling https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/puerto-rico-budget-wrangling-labor-laws/ https://www.al-sharq.com/article/25/03/2018/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9- 2018 Qatar National Health Strategy 2018-2022 Integrated health care system %D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A9-2018-%E2%80%94-2022-%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85- %D9%85%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9 2018 Romania Update on sick leave and sickness benefit https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7154a771-a4bf-4ed9-aec3-204f499d9560

2018 Romania Romania: Government shifts social security funding to employees https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2017/11/romania-social-security-funding-shifts-to-employees

2018 Russian Federation Russians expect a series of improvements in the quality of life https://vz.ru/economy/2018/1/4/57681.html

2018 Russian Federation From February 1, the Pension Fund of Udmurtia will index monetary payments to federal beneficiaries https://mozhga.news/2018/01/30/s-1-fevralja-pensionnyj-fond-udmurtii-proindeksiruet-denezhnye-vyplaty-federalnym-lgotnikam/

2018 Russian Federation Since February 1, the size of monthly cash payments to federal beneficiaries and the cost of social package http://www.gov.karelia.ru/gov/News/2018/02/0201_01.html

2018 Russian Federation 159 thousand Yakutians will receive an increase to pension https://www.yakutia.kp.ru/daily/26779/3812658/

2018 Russian Federation What are the benefits and benefits for families with children in the Perm region https://www.perm.kp.ru/daily/26789.4/3823148/

2018 Russian Federation Payments for the birth of children will be exempt from taxes https://pravo.ru/news/201505/

2018 Russian Federation How will the life of Russians change in 2018 https://www.ridus.ru/news/268416

2018 Russian Federation Tatarstan will develop a mortgage for Muslims https://www.kazan.kp.ru/daily/26789/3824165/

2018 Russian Federation Preferential mortgage of 600 billion. How will this work? https://www.m24.ru/articles/ehkonomika/15012018/151969

2018 Russian Federation To make IVF free of charge now it is possible in Vladimir https://www.vladimir.kp.ru/daily/26788/3822491/?top=5

2018 Russian Federation The Russian government approved a bill on the ratification of Convention No. 102 on Minimum Standards of https://rosmintrud.ru/pensions/9 Social Security 2018 Russian Federation Parents of children with disabilities are asking to double care allowance https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3593003 Year Country Headline URL

2018 Russian Federation Pension Reform in Russia in 2018 and Putin in 2005. What changed? https://www.polygraph.info/a/pension-reform-in-russia-in-2018-and-putin-in-2005/29311267.html

2018 Saint Kitts and Nevis Government to offer social assistance programmes in communities across st. Kitts https://sknis.kn/government-to-offer-social-assistance-programmes-in-communities-across-st-kitts/

2018 Senegal Sénégal : un nouveau fonds pour financer l'auto-emploi des jeunes https://afrique.latribune.fr/economie/strategies/2018-04-02/senegal-un-nouveau-fonds-pour-financer-l-auto-emploi-des-jeunes-773894.html

2018 Serbia The Serbian government amends the retirement law http://www.masrawy.com/news/news_publicaffairs/details/2018/9/29/1435751/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A9- %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%84-%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86- %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%AF 2018 Singapore Six things you should know about CareShield Life, the enhanced ElderShield scheme https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/six-things-you-should-know-about-careshield-life-10281980

2018 South Africa New paternity leave rights for South African fathers take a step closer https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/249585/new-paternity-leave-rights-for-south-african-fathers-take-a-step-closer/

2018 Spain Aprobado el primer Plan Regional de Enfermedades Raras http://www.laverdad.es/murcia/aprobado-primer-plan-20180214131022-nt.html

2018 Spain El Ejecutivo aumenta un 3,9% la dotación destinada a políticas de Sanidad http://www.infosalus.com/actualidad/noticia-gobierno-aumenta-39-dotacion-destinada-politicas-sanidad-20180403114655.html

2018 Spain Euskadi debe invertir el doble en políticas de natalidad para converger con Europa http://www.diariovasco.com/gipuzkoa/euskadi-debe-invertir-20180325184121-nt.html

2018 Spain Spain Amends Rules for Private Pensions https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-04/index.html

2018 Spain Paternity leave in Spain: novelties applicable since today, July 5, and new application form https://www.sincro.com.es/en/paternity-leave-in-spain-novelties-applicable-since-today-july-5-and-new-application-form/

2018 Spain Las pensiones de viudedad subirán un 7,7% desde el 1 agosto https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/3400189/0/pensiones-viudedad-aumento-agosto/#xtor=AD-15&xts=467263

2018 Spain Spain protests as pension cuts loom https://www.ipe.com/analysis/analysis/spain-protests-as-pension-cuts-loom/10024378.article

2018 Spain La sanidad universal no acaba de llegar a todos los sin papeles https://elpais.com/sociedad/2018/10/22/actualidad/1540195762_695772.html

2018 Switzerland Luzerner Anlaufstelle Alter ist gut gestartet https://www.srf.ch/news/regional/zentralschweiz/fuer-selbstbestimmtes-wohnen-luzerner-anlaufstelle-alter-ist-gut-gestartet

2018 Switzerland Le Conseil d'Etat neuchâtelois veut couper dans les subsides maladie https://www.arcinfo.ch/articles/regions/canton/le-conseil-d-etat-neuchatelois-veut-couper-dans-les-subsides-maladie-764895

2018 Taiwan, China Taiwan passes bill to cut veterans’ pensions that sparked violent protests https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2151812/taiwan-passes-bill-cut-veterans-pensions-sparked

2018 Tanzania, United Tanzania: Pension Bill Signed Into Complete Law https://allafrica.com/stories/201804040429.html Republic of 2018 Togo Togo : Les volontaires nationaux bénéficient d’une assurance maladie https://www.lomeinfos.com/2018/08/togo-les-volontaires-nationaux-beneficient-dune-assurance-maladie/

2018 Tunisia Système de sécurité sociale des femmes rurales : Le ministère de la Femme lance le projet “Protège-moi” https://www.webmanagercenter.com/2018/04/19/418826/systeme-de-securite-sociale-des-femmes-rurales-le-ministere-de-la-femme-lance-le-projet-protege-moi/

2018 Turkey Turkey Extends Mandatory Auto-Enrollment of Private Pensions to Small Employers https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-07/index.html

2018 Uganda Workers to get NSSF savings before 55 years, says Cabinet http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Workers-get-NSSF-savings-before-55-years-says-Cabinet/688334-4331950-d4644mz/index.html

2018 Uganda Gov't to increase number of elders getting grants https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1483978/government-increase-elders-getting-grants

2018 Uganda Uganda ditches pension privatisation plan https://www.reuters.com/article/uganda-pensions/uganda-ditches-pension-privatisation-plan-idUSL5N1QP1WK

2018 Ukraine THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ABOLISHED THE TAXATION OF PENSIONS https://bykvu.com/bukvy/86226-konstitutsionnyj-sud-otmenil-nalogooblozhenie-pensij

2018 Ukraine Ukrainians will be forced to return subsidies back: how to be https://znaj.ua/ru/politics/ukrayncev-zastavyat-vernut-subsydyy-obratno-kak-byt

2018 Ukraine IN UKRAINE, CREATE A NEW BODY FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION https://sivtimes.com/in-ukraine-create-a-new-body-for-social-protection/167111/

2018 United Arab Emirates UAE Cabinet approves new labour insurance system to replace bank guarantees for workers https://www.thenational.ae/uae/uae-cabinet-approves-new-labour-insurance-system-to-replace-bank-guarantees-for-workers-1.739914

2018 United Kingdom Two-child policy' cuts benefits of more than 70,000 families https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/28/two-child-policy-costs-families-thousands-financial-support-figures-show

2018 United Kingdom United Kingdom Equalizes State Pension Age for Men and Women https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-11/index.html

2018 United States Federal Budget Boosts Special Ed Funding, Addresses Autism Wandering https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2018/03/28/federal-special-ed-wandering/24910/

2018 United States Trump officials roll out new rule for small business health insurance plans https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/17/us/politics/trump-funding-abortion-restrictions.html

2018 United States Mental health reform signed into law http://www.newtondailynews.com/2018/04/02/mental-health-reform-signed-into-law/a6389mh/

2018 United States De Blasio Unveils 10-Year, $41B Affordable Housing Plan https://ny.curbed.com/2014/5/5/10103592/de-blasio-unveils-10-year-41b-affordable-housing-plan

2018 United States Release: Senate Health Leader’s Bill to Ban Junk Insurance Approved by Senate Health Committee http://sd22.senate.ca.gov/news/2018-03-14-release-senate-health-leaders-bill-ban-junk-insurance-approved-senate-health

2018 United States Free and Reduced Price Meal Income Guidelines Announced for 2018-19 School Year https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/free-and-reduced-price-meal-income-guidelines-announced-for-/article_f35ca5ce-a579-11e8-9578-d3754de45e01.html

2018 United States $67 million in federal capital funding announced for upstate housing authorities http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/67-million-in-federal-capital-funding-announced-for-upstate-housing-authorities-20180602

2018 United States Funding extended for CHIP, children's health insurance program https://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/02/funding_extended_for_childrens.html

2018 United States Work requirement approved for Arkansas Works health insurance plans http://katv.com/news/local/work-requirement-approved-for-arkansas-works-health-insurance-plans

2018 United States Pensions to Wisconsin Retirees Increasing 2.4 Percent https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wisconsin/articles/2018-03-13/pensions-to-wisconsin-retirees-increasing-24-percent

2018 United States City, unions agree to cut pension costs https://eu.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/port-huron/2018/04/24/city-unions-agree-cut-pension-costs/546012002/

2018 United States Kentucky teachers protest pension cuts https://www.citybeat.com/news/blog/20998915/kentucky-teachers-protest-pension-cuts

2018 United States A Paid Family Leave Plan That Congress Might Actually Pass https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/opinion/rubio-paid-family-leave.html

2018 United States Colorado passes pension reform, increasing contributions and retirement age http://www.pionline.com/article/20180510/ONLINE/180519984/colorado-passes-pension-reform-increasing-contributions-and-retirement-age

2018 Viet Nam Vietnam Changes Benefit Formula for Old-Age Pensions https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2018-02/index.html

2018 Zambia President Lungu signs National Health Insurance Bill into law https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/04/26/president-lungu-signs-national-health-insurance-bill-into-law/ Year Country Headline URL

2018 Zambia Zambia’s war veterans and widows to receive social protection packages https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/11/09/zambias-war-veterans-and-widows-to-receive-social-protection-packages/

2018 Zimbabwe Ministry relaxes maternity leave entitlement http://nehandaradio.com/2018/11/05/ministry-relaxes-maternity-leave-entitlement/

2017 Argentina Aumentan 24% desde junio los salarios de las empleadas domésticas http://www.lanacion.com.ar/2039716-aumentan-24-desde-junio-los-salarios-de-las-empleadas-domesticas

2017 Argentina Se aprobó la reforma al régimen jubilatorio del BAPRO http://www.perfil.com/politica/se-aprobo-la-reforma-al-regimen-especial-de-jubilacion-del-bapro.phtml

2017 Argentina Argentina leader defends pension reform approved in Congress http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-5194137/Argentinas-Congress-approves-pension-reform-amid-strike.html

2017 Argentina Las jubilaciones suben en septiembre 13,3% y acumularán un alza anual de 28% http://www.lanacion.com.ar/2053937-las-jubilaciones-suben-en-septiembre-133-y-acumularan-un-alza-anual-de-28

2017 Argentina El senado entrerriano aprobó la adhesión a la Ley de protección de niños con dislexia http://www.unoentrerios.com.ar/la-provincia/el-senado-entrerriano-aprobo-la-adhesion-la-ley-proteccion-ninos-dislexia-n1389769.html

2017 Argentina El Pami firmó un nuevo convenio para asegurar la provisión de medicamentos a los afiliados de todo el país http://misionesonline.net/2017/06/29/pami-firmo-nuevo-convenio-asegurar-la-provision-medicamentos-los-afiliados-pais/

2017 Argentina EL CONCEJO APROBÓ RÉGIMEN DE LICENCIA POR MATERNIDAD Y UNA NUEVA ORDENANZA DEL https://galvezhoy.com.ar/el-concejo-aprobo-regimen-de-licencia-por-maternidad-y-una-nueva-ordenanza-del-fondo-de-salud/ FONDO DE SALUD 2017 Argentina Créditos Procrear Joven: aumentaron el subsidio máximo a $ 240.000 https://www.clarin.com/economia/creditos-procrear-joven-aumentaron-subsidio-maximo-240-000_0_BJhCccYob.html

2017 Argentina Beneficios para madres de más seis hijos y personas con discapacidad http://www.eldiaonline.com/beneficios-madres-mas-seis-hijos-personas-discapacidad/

2017 Argentina Mauricio Macri elimina 160.000 pensiones por invalidez otorgadas por el kirchnerismo https://elpais.com/internacional/2017/06/14/argentina/1497471472_604236.html

2017 Argentina Presentaron el programa de Cobertura Integral de Salud para Deportistas http://misionesonline.net/2017/05/02/presentaron-programa-cobertura-integral-salud-deportistas/

2017 Argentina El anuncio por jubilaciones terminó en un frente de conflicto para Macri http://www.lacapital.com.ar/economia/el-anuncio-jubilaciones-termino-un-frente-conflicto-macri-n1341086.html

2017 Argentina Macri recortó las jubilaciones por decreto y Sergio Massa amenazó con ir a la Justicia http://infocielo.com/nota/77237/macri_recorto_las_jubilaciones_por_decreto_y_sergio_massa_amenazo_con_ir_a_la_justicia/

2017 Argentina Macri dio marcha atrás con la resolución sobre las jubilaciones y el acuerdo con Correo Argentino http://infocielo.com/nota/77264/macri_dio_marcha_atras_con_la_resolucion_sobre_las_jubilaciones_y_el_acuerdo_con_correo_argentino/

2017 Argentina El Gobierno Provincial lanzó el programa “Cuidate Chamigo” http://www.fmimpacto107.com.ar/?p=59155

2017 Argentina En qué consiste el nuevo Plan Nacional de Discapacidad https://www.infobae.com/discapacidad/2017/05/23/en-que-consiste-el-nuevo-plan-nacional-de-discapacidad/

2017 Argentina Es ley el proyecto de tarifas gratuitas para electrodependientes - Infobae https://www.infobae.com/politica/2017/04/26/es-ley-el-proyecto-de-tarifas-gratuitas-para-electrodependientes/

2017 Argentina Macri pone fin al programa Remediar: otro golpe al acceso a la salud de millones de ciudadanos http://www.diariocontexto.com.ar/2017/03/03/macri-pone-fin-al-programa-remediar-otro-golpe-en-el-acceso-a-la-salud-de-millones-de-ciudadanos/

2017 Argentina Implementan un nuevo sistema de preafiliación online en Iapos http://www.unosantafe.com.ar/santa-fe/implementan-un-nuevo-sistema-preafiliacion-online-iapos-n1481198.html

2017 Argentina Mamás estatales tendrán 150 días de licencia por maternidad y los papás 20 http://informatesalta.com.ar/noticia/120172/mamas-estatales-tendran-150-dias-de-licencia-por-maternidad-y-los-papas-20

2017 Argentina Se creó el Observatorio Argentino de Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo http://www.cronista.com/economiapolitica/Se-creo-el-Observatorio-Argentino-de-Salud-y-Seguridad-en-el-Trabajo-20170914-0064.html

2017 Argentina Argentina aprueba la implementación de préstamos del BID http://www.nanduti.com.py/2017/04/12/argentina-aprueba-la-implementacion-de-prestamos-del-bid/

2017 Argentina El servicio del SAME en La Plata: ya se atienden 75 emergencias por día http://www.eldia.com/nota/2017-3-30-1-52-39-el-servicio-del-same-en-la-plata-ya-se-atienden-75-emergencias-por-dia

2017 Argentina Tassano anunció que las SAPS atenderán pacientes con patologías prevalentes http://www.ellitoral.com.ar/482202/Tassano-anuncio-que-las-SAPS-atenderan-pacientes-con-patologias-prevalentes

2017 Argentina Subsidio de Salud: remedios de alto costo podrán retirarse de farmacias - Tucumán a las 7 http://www.tucumanalas7.com.ar/local/gran-san-miguel/2017/1/2/subsidio-salud-remedios-alto-costo-podran-retirarse-farmacias-153515.html

2017 Argentina El Gobierno actualizó los precios de los copagos de la medicina prepaga http://www.iprofesional.com/notas/244421-El-Gobierno-actualizo-los-precios-de-los-copagos-de-la-medicina-prepaga

2017 Australia Victorians injured in car accidents will be able to get treatment sooner without having to pay $651 up front https://www.sbs.com.au/news/red-tape-cut-for-injured-victorians thanks to new law changes. 2017 Australia Queensland Government extends grants for female researchers http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-government-extends-grants-for-female-researchers/news-story/e2c1ac2fd5cd0274d4c795cc3f8f264b

2017 Australia Positive change and additional $59.7 million in aged care government funding and grants announced https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/positive-change-and-additional-59-7-million-in-aged-care-government-funding-and-grants-announced

2017 Australia Families 'lose hundreds' from welfare cuts http://www.riverineherald.com.au/national/2017/03/23/80239/families-lose-hundreds-from-welfare-cuts

2017 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan replaces multiple grants for IDPs with monthly allowance http://www.azernews.az/nation/107951.html

2017 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan increases retirement age to 65 years http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Azerbaijan-increases-retirement-age-to-65-years.html

2017 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan, Ukraine sign cooperation program in social policy http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-01/28/c_136016816.htm

2017 Bangladesh Cash benefit scheme launched for poor, pregnant women http://www.thedailystar.net/business/cash-benefit-scheme-launched-poor-pregnant-women-1364101

2017 Belarus Belarus, China sign plan for cooperation in social, labor affairs http://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-china-sign-plan-for-cooperation-in-social-labor-affairs-100260-2017/

2017 Belgium Réforme des pensions: la Chambre approuve le projet de loi sur l’unité de carrière http://www.sudinfo.be/id22664/article/2017-11-23/reforme-des-pensions-la-chambre-approuve-le-projet-de-loi-sur-lunite-de-carriere

2017 Belgium Réforme des pensions: la Chambre approuve le projet de loi sur l'unité de carrière http://www.sudinfo.be/1996076/article/2017-11-23/reforme-des-pensions-la-chambre-approuve-le-projet-de-loi-sur-l-unite-de-carrier

2017 Belgium Le conseil des ministres approuve la revalorisation des indemnités d'incapacité de travail http://www.levif.be/actualite/belgique/le-conseil-des-ministres-approuve-la-revalorisation-des-indemnites-d-incapacite-de-travail/article-normal-715749.html

2017 Bolivia, Plurinational Senado sanciona Ley de Libre Afiliación a Salud http://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/nacional/20170324/senado-sanciona-ley-libre-afiliacion-salud State of 2017 Brazil Salário mínimo será R$ 954 em 2018 http://www.alagoas24horas.com.br/1118854/salario-minimo-sera-r-954-em-2018/

2017 Brazil Governo reduz para 60 anos idade mínima para saque do PIS/Pasep http://www.alagoas24horas.com.br/1117437/governo-reduz-para-60-anos-idade-minima-para-saque-pispasep/

2017 Brazil Planos de saúde ampliam em 18 procedimentos a cobertura obrigatória http://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/ciencia-e-saude/2017/11/08/interna_ciencia_saude,639442/planos-de-saude-ampliam-em-18-procedimentos-a-cobertura-obrigatoria.shtml

2017 Brazil Lei aumenta pensão para portadores da Síndrome da Talidomida https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2018/03/23/lei-aumenta-pensao-para-portadores-da-sindrome-da-talidomida

2017 Brazil SUS terá atendimento para mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica e sexual http://www.atribuna.com.br/noticias/noticias-detalhe/saude/sus-tera-atendimento-especializado-para-mulheres-vitimas-de-violencia-domestica-e- sexual/?cHash=4a8b109fccd373292b884f6ae40384f8 Year Country Headline URL

2017 Brazil India, Brazil conclude social security agreement http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-brazil-social-security-agreement/articleshow/57672985.cms

2017 Brazil Secretário de Saúde de Doria admite que gestão vai fechar UBSs 'inadequadas' http://www.vermelho.org.br/noticia/300817-1

2017 Brazil Aprovada Lei que garante repasse de incentivos a hospitais filantrópicos http://www.aen.pr.gov.br/modules/noticias/article.php?storyid=93293

2017 Brazil Lei de financiamento para filantrópicos é sancionada http://hnsg.com.br/lei-de-financiamento-para-filantropicos-e-sancionada/

2017 Brazil Corte de Doria no Leve Leite é 'perverso', avaliam defensores http://www.redebrasilatual.com.br/cidadania/2017/02/corte-de-doria-no-leve-leite-e-2018perverso2019-avaliam-defensores-de-criancas-e-adolescentes

2017 Brazil SUS vai começar a oferecer ioga, meditação e quiropraxia - Home - iG http://saude.ig.com.br/2017-03-28/sus-tera-ioga-e-meditacao.html

2017 Cambodia Migrant workers to get more benefits http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5091116/migrant-workers-get-benefits/

2017 Cambodia First elderly care centre to open http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5091115/first-elderly-care-centre-open/

2017 Canada Newly approved CPP changes end age restrictions on survivor benefits https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/newly-approved-cpp-changes-end-age-restrictions-on-survivor-benefits/article37320983/

2017 Canada Parent or caregiver? What the feds' EI changes mean for you https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/parent-or-caregiver-what-the-feds-ei-changes-mean-for-you-1.3670577

2017 Canada Health unit launches provincial online immunization reporting system http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/online-immunization-reporting-system-launched

2017 Canada Age Definition of Dependent Children on Canadian Immigration Applications to Increase https://www.cicnews.com/2017/10/age-definition-dependent-children-canadian-immigration-applications-to-increase-109678.html#gs.7wTxTgE

2017 Canada Ontario Boosting Support for Children and Youth in Care https://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2017/10/ontario-boosting-support-for-children-and-youth-in-care.html

2017 Canada Ontario's new labour law brings many changes, including $15 minimum wage http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ontarios-new-labour-law-brings-many-changes-including-15-minimum-wage

2017 Canada Quebec investing $35M to launch public psychotherapy program https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/quebec-investing-35m-to-launch-public-psychotherapy-program-1.3706350

2017 Canada Canada Pension Plan Changes: 5 Things To Know http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/12/14/canada-pension-plan-changes-5-things-to-know_a_23307265/

2017 Canada Three cancers added to list of firefighters' illnesses eligible for coverage http://bc.ctvnews.ca/three-cancers-added-to-list-of-firefighters-illnesses-eligible-for-coverage-1.3313012

2017 Canada Ontario to cover HIV prevention pill under public health plan http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/hiv-prep-coverage-1.4302184

2017 Canada Disability support to be extended to Islanders with mental illness http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/local/2017/3/30/p-e-i--extending-disability-support-to-islanders-with-mental-ill.html

2017 Canada BC Gov’t Hikes Disability Rates by $50, Maintains Freeze on Welfare https://thetyee.ca/News/2017/02/21/BC-Budget-Disability-Rates-Welfare/

2017 Canada Médicaments génériques: «Initiative d'envergure» pour faire baisser les prix http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sante/201706/27/01-5111444-medicaments-generiques-initiative-denvergure-pour-faire-baisser-les-prix.php

2017 Canada Ontario Launches Pilot Universal Basic Income Program http://www.triplepundit.com/2017/05/ontario-launches-pilot-universal-basic-income-program/

2017 Canada The Canadian Press explains the Ontario budget's health care funding http://www.news1130.com/2017/04/27/the-canadian-press-explains-the-ontario-budgets-health-care-funding/

2017 Chile Aprueban en general proyecto de ley que elimina la distinción entre obreros y empleados http://www.diarioelheraldo.cl/noticia/aprueban-en-general-proyecto-de-ley-que-elimina-la-distincion-entre-obreros-y-empleados

2017 Chile Ley SANNA: Cuatro preguntas y respuestas para entender el proyecto http://www.t13.cl/noticia/nacional/ley-sanna-cuatro-preguntas-y-respuestas-entender-proyecto

2017 Chile Observatorio de Medicamentos permitirá comparar precios en línea http://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/salud/medicamentos/observatorio-de-medicamentos-permitira-comparar-precios-en-linea/2017-04-28/121630.html

2017 Chile Fonasa implementa nuevo sistema para evitar deuda de cotizaciones de salud a trabajadores https://www.publimetro.cl/cl/noticias/2017/10/03/fonasa-implementa-nuevo-sistema-pago-las-cotizaciones-trabajadores.html

2017 China China to transfer state assets to pension fund in bid to boost shortfall https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-pensions/china-to-transfer-state-assets-to-pension-fund-in-bid-to-boost-shortfall-idUSKBN1DI06E

2017 China Shanghai to launch long-term care insurance in 2018 http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-12/26/c_136853609.htm

2017 China Occupational disease patients to get additional benefits from new plan http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china///2017-01/10/content_27907709.htm

2017 China China signs bilateral social security agreement with Spain http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-05/19/c_136299205.htm

2017 China More parental leave for Fujian workers from one-child families http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/more-parental-leave-for-fujian-workers-from-one-child-families

2017 China Hong Kong’s new voluntary health insurance scheme to target young buyers with ‘attractive’ tax breaks http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-crime/article/2126270/hong-kongs-new-voluntary-health-insurance-scheme-target

2017 China Medical insurance to be merged with maternal care in 12 cities http://english.gov.cn/policies/latest_releases/2017/02/04/content_281475558809402.htm

2017 Colombia Conozca los medicamentos que tendrán control de precios http://caracol.com.co/radio/2017/06/06/salud/1496705670_153775.html

2017 Colombia Gobierno implementará guía técnica del sistema de seguridad y salud http://www.wradio.com.co/noticias/actualidad/gobierno-implementara-guia-tecnica-del-sistema-de-seguridad-y-salud/20170927/nota/3592736.aspx

2017 Colombia Santos aprueba ley que amplía a cuatro meses y medio la licencia de maternidad http://www.elpais.com.co/elpais/colombia/noticias/santos-aprueba-ley-amplia-cuatro-meses-y-medio-licencia-maternidad

2017 Colombia Santos le dio vía libre a la costosa reestructuración de Colpensiones https://www.las2orillas.co/santos-le-dio-via-libre-la-costosa-reestructuracion-colpensiones/

2017 Colombia Aprueban política de salud pública en Pereira http://www.eldiario.com.co/seccion/POL%C3%8DTICA/aprueban-pol-tica-de-salud-p-blica-en-pereira1709.html

2017 Colombia Minsalud anunció $10.000 millones más para que el sistema de salud atienda a venezolanos en Colombia http://www.noticiasrcn.com/nacional-pais/minsalud-anuncio-10000-millones-mas-el-sistema-salud-atienda-venezolanos-colombia

2017 Colombia Se vendió Cafesalud, ¿ahora qué? https://www.elespectador.com/noticias/salud/se-vendio-cafesalud-ahora-que-articulo-695334

2017 Colombia Esto le valdrá cada colombiano al sistema de salud en 2017 https://www.elespectador.com/noticias/salud/le-valdra-cada-colombiano-al-sistema-de-salud-2017-articulo-672901

2017 Costa Rica Personas con Down pueden solicitar pensión por vejez a los 40 años a partir de este viernes https://www.nacion.com/el-pais/personas-con-down-pueden-solicitar-pension-por/TTPWPXRXXZCRZECDW7DJ7VR5CE/story/

2017 Costa Rica CCSS eleva en un punto porcentual aporte de los trabajadores al IVM http://www.nacion.com/economia/finanzas/Caja-porcentual-aporte-trabajadores-IVM_0_1609239116.html

2017 Costa Rica Aumento en cuota obrera para pensiones de IVM ya salió publicado en diario oficial 'La Gaceta' http://www.nacion.com/nacional/salud-publica/Aumento-pensiones-IVM-publicado-Gaceta_0_1641635881.html

2017 Costa Rica Patronos podrán asegurar a empleadas domésticas que laboran por horas a partir de mayo http://www.nacion.com/nacional/salud-publica/Patronos-asegurar-empleadas-domesticas-laboran_0_1610638966.html Year Country Headline URL

2017 Cuba Estímulo a la natalidad: entre el desafío y lo posible http://www.granma.cu/cuba/2017-02-09/estimulo-a-la-natalidad-entre-el-desafio-y-lo-posible-09-02-2017-23-02-14

2017 Dominican Republic Licencia de maternidad aumenta dos semanas a partir del jueves http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2017/02/06/licencia-maternidad-aumenta-dos-semanas-partir-del-jueves

2017 Ecuador SE ELIMINA REFORMA IMPUESTO A LA RENTA A PERSONAS SIN HIJOS http://www.vistazo.com/seccion/pais/politica-nacional/se-elimina-reforma-impuesto-la-renta-personas-sin-hijos

2017 Egypt Egypt parliament approves new national health insurance law http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/285604/Egypt/Politics-/Egypt-parliament-approves-new-national-health-insu.aspx

2017 El Salvador Asamblea aprueba Ley de Salud Mental: ¿cómo protege a las personas con trastornos? http://elmundo.sv/asamblea-aprueba-ley-de-salud-mental-como-protege-a-las-personas-con-trastornos/

2017 El Salvador El Salvador: Asamblea recorta US$56 millones a 26 instituciones para salir de impago http://www.estrategiaynegocios.net/lasclavesdeldia/1064655-330/el-salvador-asamblea-recorta-us56-millones-a-26-instituciones-para-salir-de

2017 El Salvador Salvadoreños en el exterior podrán cotizar al ISSS para ellos y su familia https://www.laprensagrafica.com/departamento15/Salvadorenos-en-el-exterior-podran-cotizar-al-ISSS-para-ellos-y-su-familia-20170929-0005.html

2017 Finland Finland trials basic income for unemployed https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/03/finland-trials-basic-income-for-unemployed

2017 France Assurance maladie : une seconde chance pour les oubliés https://www.francetvinfo.fr/sante/maladie/assurance-maladie-une-seconde-chance-pour-les-oublies_2456734.html

2017 France Le chèque énergie entre en vigueur le 1er janvier http://www.faire-face.fr/2017/12/28/cheque-energie-ressources-handicap/

2017 France Garde d’enfants. L’aide pour les familles monoparentales va augmenter https://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/famille/garde-d-enfants-l-aide-pour-les-familles-monoparentales-va-augmenter-5342307

2017 France Pension de retraite unique : tous les impacts de cette grosse réforme pour les polypensionnés http://www.capital.fr/votre-retraite/pension-de-retraite-unique-tous-les-impacts-de-cette-grosse-reforme-pour-les-polypensionnes-1229499

2017 France Depuis le 1er janvier, la Garantie jeunes est devenue un droit pour tous les jeunes http://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/2017/01/06/20002-20170106ARTFIG00005-depuis-le-1er-janvier-la-garantie-jeunes-est-devenue-un-droit-pour-tous-les-jeunes.php

2017 Georgia Thousands of Georgians dropped from food stamps http://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-news/thousands-georgians-dropped-from-food-stamps/YUIMd3jjx13GyWCcVGHdLP/

2017 Ghana Pension For All scheme powered on Vodafone cash launched http://www.myjoyonline.com/business/2017/may-4th/pension-for-all-scheme-powered-on-vodafone-cash-launched.php

2017 Ghana Government extends LEAP to cover 350,000 beneficiaries – Bawumia reveals http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-extends-LEAP-to-cover-350-000-beneficiaries-Bawumia-reveals-529618

2017 Guatemala Trabajo a tiempo parcial abre discusión por su implementación http://elperiodico.com.gt/economia/2017/01/19/trabajo-a-tiempo-parcial-abre-discusion-por-su-implementacion/

2017 India Pension fund regulator PFRDA hikes incentives for distributors to promote NPS http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FlGhlvhWkTDtbMiu88Qt2N/Pension-fund-regulator-PFRDA-hikes-incentives-for-distributo.html

2017 India Pensioners in Jammu and Kashmir to get free insurance cover from next year: Drabu http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/pensioners-in-jammu-and-kashmir-to-get-free-insurance-cover-from-next-year-drabu/264277.html

2017 India Age Limit To Join National Pension Scheme Raised To 65 Years http://profit.ndtv.com/news/savings-and-investments/article-age-limit-to-join-national-pension-scheme-raised-to-65-years-1748813

2017 India New 8% Pension Scheme, PMVVY, Launched: 10 Things To Know https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-8-pension-scheme-pmvvy-to-be-launched-today-10-things-to-know-1727469

2017 India West Bengal: Retirement age of college, university teachers raised to 62 http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/west-bengal-retirement-age-of-college-university-teachers-raised-to-62-1483796635.html

2017 India Nagaland govt implements 180 days maternity leave http://morungexpress.com/nagaland-govt-implements-180-days-maternity-leave/

2017 India PMC employees’ retirement age increased http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pmc-employees-retirement-age-increased/articleshow/56382116.cms

2017 India Retirement age of government docters to be made 66 Years http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/retirement-age-of-government-docs-to-be-made-66-years/articleshow/57258576.cms

2017 India Modi government halves spending on maternity benefits programme http://www.jantakareporter.com/india/modi-government-halves-spending-maternity-benefits/124167/

2017 India Not enough funds, Govt to limit maternity benefit to first child only http://indianexpress.com/article/india/not-enough-funds-govt-to-limit-maternity-benefit-to-first-child-only-4530927/

2017 India Government to provide Rs 6000 to pregnant & lactating women http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/government-to-provide-rs-6000-to-pregnant-lactating-women/495634/

2017 India Govt doubles maternity leave for women workers in industries http://www.livemint.com/Politics/vZZhcViozTQmQ1r2GoP05N/Govt-doubles-maternity-leave-for-women-workers-in-industries.html

2017 India Parliament passes bill to extend maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks http://www.rediff.com/business/report/parliament-passes-bill-to-extend-maternity-leave-from-12-to-26-weeks/20170309.htm

2017 India EPF pensioners to get medical benefits: Bandaru Dattatreya http://www.livemint.com/Industry/eKfNwykxJhKR4GTtop5VsI/EPF-pensioners-to-get-medical-benefits-Bandaru-Dattatreya.html

2017 India Central government employees to get Rs9000 minimum pension: Jitendra Singh http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ub4ZnOf84qtGRC0e74bRAO/Central-govt-employees-to-get-Rs-9000-minimum-pension-Jiten.html

2017 India Govt notification to extend retirement age from 58 to 60 years in pvt sectors http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/govt-notification-to-extend-retirement-age-from-58-to-60-years-in-pvt-sectors/articleshow/57881283.cms?&TOI_browsernotification=true

2017 India Beneficiaries welcome Telangana pension scheme for ‘helpless single women’ https://scroll.in/article/828184/beneficiaries-welcome-telangana-pension-scheme-for-helpless-single-women

2017 India Karnataka government to give all citizens health cover from November 1 https://scroll.in/latest/848841/karnataka-government-to-give-all-citizens-health-cover-from-november-1

2017 India Naidu launches Arogya Raksha for a healthy AP http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/jan/02/naidu-launches-arogya-raksha-for-a-healthy-ap-1555175.html

2017 India AP government unveils universal health scheme http://telanganatoday.news/ap-government-unveils-universal-health-scheme

2017 India Manipur Launches Scheme Ensuring Access to Quality Medicines https://www.northeasttoday.in/manipur-launches-scheme-ensuring-access-to-quality-medicines/

2017 India Interest subsidy on home loan to help achieve Housing For All http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/borrow/interest-subsidy-on-home-loan-to-help-achieve-housing-for-all/articleshow/56314914.cms

2017 Ireland Up to 530 refugee family members to be welcomed under new scheme https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/up-to-530-refugee-family-members-to-be-welcomed-under-new-scheme-1.3291778

2017 Ireland Free dental visits for the first time for self-employed http://www.irishtimes.com/business/personal-finance/free-dental-visits-for-the-first-time-for-self-employed-1.3026284

2017 Ireland Ireland's maternity benefit now helps migrants who want to travel home http://www.thejournal.ie/maternity-benefit-non-eu-workers-3213038-Jan2017/

2017 Ireland 500 extra Rural Social Scheme places announced for farmers and fishermen http://www.independent.ie/business/farming/agri-business/500-extra-rural-social-scheme-places-announced-for-farmers-and-fishermen-35387014.html

2017 Ireland €3M Expansion of School Meals Programme http://www.schooldays.ie/education-news-item/%E2%82%AC3M-Expansion-of-School-Meals-Programme-Announced-by-Ministers

2017 Israel The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health announced the reform in the sphere of sanitary care http://newsru.co.il/finance/20nov2017/reforma310.html

2017 Israel Fondos de salud pública israelíes subvencionan medicamentos para prevenir el VIH http://www.itongadol.com/noticias/val/105914/fondos-de-salud-publica-israelies-subvencionan-medicamentos-para-prevenir-el-vih.html Year Country Headline URL

2017 Israel Knesset extends paid maternity leave to 15 weeks http://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-extends-paid-maternity-leave-to-15-weeks/

2017 Israel Finance Ministry raises disability benefits by 50 percent http://www.timesofisrael.com/finance-ministry-raises-disability-benefits-by-50-percent/

2017 Italy Italy approves first ever anti-poverty package http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-03/10/c_136119420.htm

2017 Jamaica Senate Passes Pension Reform Bills http://jis.gov.jm/senate-passes-pension-reform-bills/

2017 Jamaica Gov’t to Increase PATH Benefits http://jis.gov.jm/govt-increase-path-benefits/

2017 Jordan SSC, ILO sign agreement to improve workplace safety in factories http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ssc-ilo-sign-agreement-improve-workplace-safety-factories

2017 Kenya Universal social welfare for those over 70 meant to foster inclusivity – PS https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2017/03/universal-social-welfare-for-those-over-70-meant-to-foster-inclusivity-ps/

2017 Korea, Republic of Korea to raise parental leave subsidy for second child http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170430000207

2017 Madagascar Protection sociale – Mise en place d’un registre unique http://www.lexpressmada.com/blog/actualites/protection-sociale-mise-en-place-dun-registre-unique/

2017 Malaysia New self employment social security scheme provides benefits to taxi drivers - SOSCO http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-news/new-self-employment-social-security-scheme-provides-benefits-taxi-drivers-sosco-143721

2017 Malaysia Insurance scheme for self-employed taxi drivers http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2151516

2017 Malaysia Insurance scheme for self-employed taxi drivers http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2151517

2017 Mali AMO : Près de 3 milliards de F CFA pour lutter contre la fraude sur la période 2017-2021 http://www.maliweb.net/sante/amo-pres-de-3-milliards-de-f-cfa-lutter-contre-fraude-periode-2017-2021-2279222.html

2017 Malta New Rights for Adoptive Parents – the Adoption Leave National Standard Order http://www.mamotcv.com/resources/news/new-rights-for-adoptive-parents-the-adoption-leave-national-standard-order?utm_source=Mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=View- Original 2017 Mexico Salario mínimo subirá 8.32 pesos en diciembre http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/salario-minimo-subira-10-en-diciembre.html

2017 Mexico Aprueban licencia de paternidad a hombres trabajadores en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas http://noticieros.televisa.com/ultimas-noticias/estados/2017-07-25/aprueban-licencia-paternidad-hombres-trabajadores-tuxtla-gutierrez-chiapas/

2017 Mexico Seguro Social elimina comprobación de supervivencia https://noticias.terra.com/mundo/latinoamerica/seguro-social-elimina-comprobacion-de-supervivencia,f458573042cfab8c50dd5e7b02b1f8dda3rzqa2v.html

2017 Mexico Aprueba Consejo de la Judicatura del TSJE de licencia de paternidad http://www.e-tlaxcala.mx/nota/2017-06-18/gobierno/aprueba-consejo-de-la-judicatura-del-tsje-de-licencia-de-paternidad

2017 Nicaragua Ministerio de Familia moderniza sistema de pago para pensiones alimenticias https://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/nacionales/436280-ministerio-familia-moderniza-sistema-pago-pensione/

2017 Nigeria Ekiti approves four-month maternity leave for staff https://guardian.ng/news/ekiti-approves-four-month-maternity-leave-for-staff/

2017 Nigeria Why We Suspended School Feeding Programme In Kaduna State- el-Rufai http://leadership.ng/2017/05/27/suspended-school-feeding-programme-kaduna-state-el-rufai/

2017 Nigeria Nigeria Rolls Out $2 Billion Brazil-Like Social-Welfare Plan https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-21/nigeria-rolls-out-2-billion-brazil-like-social-welfare-plan

2017 Nigeria Ekiti Begins Contributory Pension Scheme with 4,938 Workers https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/05/29/ekiti-begins-contributory-pension-scheme-with-4938-workers/

2017 Nigeria Buhari fulfills another campaign promise, begins cash transfer to 1 million poor https://nigerianobservernews.com/2017/01/buhari-fulfills-another-campaign-promise-begins-cash-transfer-to-1-million-poor/#.WG5mc1MrLct

2017 Nigeria Benue Gov To Implement School Feeding Scheme https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2017/05/24/benue-gov-implement-school-feeding-scheme/

2017 Pakistan Punjab govt to set up Artists Social Support System http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/02/08/punjab-govt-to-set-up-artists-social-support-system/

2017 Paraguay Lanzaron Cartilla de Protección a la Maternidad y Apoyo a la Lactancia http://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2017/08/28/lanzaron-cartilla-de-proteccion-a-la-maternidad-y-apoyo-a-la-lactancia/

2017 Paraguay Aprueban plan para mejorar calidad de vida de los niños http://www.lanacion.com.py/pais_edicion_impresa/2017/03/22/aprueban-plan-para-mejorar-calidad-de-vida-de-los-ninos/

2017 Peru Publican ley de ordenamiento de pensiones para militares y policías http://www.americatv.com.pe/noticias/actualidad/publican-ley-ordenamiento-pensiones-fuerzas-armadas-y-policia-nacional-n300164

2017 Peru FAMILIARES DE BOMBEROS FALLECIDOS EN ACTO DE SERVICIO RECIBIRÁN S/ 202 500 https://panamericana.pe/nacionales/236360-familiares-bomberos-fallecidos-acto-servicio-recibiran-s-202-500

2017 Peru Nace Autoridad de Fiscalización para precautelar derecho de usuarios en servicios de salud - La Razón http://www.la-razon.com/sociedad/Nace-Autoridad-Fiscalizacion-precautelar-servicios-salud-Inases-Bolivia_0_2659534042.html

2017 Peru Gobierno aprobó S/ 114 millones para financiar prestaciones de salud en zonas de desastres http://rpp.pe/economia/economia/gobierno-aprobo-s-114-millones-para-financiar-prestaciones-de-salud-en-zonas-de-desastres-noticia-1039925

2017 Philippines P1,000 SSS pension hike approved; contributions to rise too http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/10/p1000-sss-pension-hike-approved-contributions-to-rise-too/

2017 Portugal O que vai aumentar em 2018: Pensões, subsídio de desemprego, abono e RSI http://sicnoticias.sapo.pt/economia/2017-12-27-O-que-vai-aumentar-em-2018-Pensoes-subsidio-de-desemprego-abono-e-RSI

2017 Portugal Filhos com mais de 25 anos podem continuar a beneficiar da ADSE https://jpn.up.pt/2017/03/30/filhos-25-anos-podem-continuar-beneficiarios-da-adse/

2017 Portugal Saúde - Ministério cria plataforma para controlar remédios caros https://www.dn.pt/portugal/interior/ministerio-cria-plataforma-para-controlar-remedios-caros-5596067.html

2017 Portugal Doentes de cuidados paliativos vão deixar de pagar taxas moderadoras http://expresso.sapo.pt/sociedade/2017-06-28-Doentes-de-cuidados-paliativos-vao-deixar-de-pagar-taxas-moderadoras

2017 Puerto Rico Firmada transferencia de pensiones http://www.elvocero.com/gobierno/firmada-transferencia-de-pensiones/article_31ccc84a-887d-11e7-a545-5f4c18f8c4a3.html

2017 Puerto Rico El gobernador convierte en ley el Proyecto 938 http://www.telemundopr.com/noticias/Gobernador-firma-la-Ley-938-telemundo-puerto-rico-420813333.html

2017 Puerto Rico Aumenta la fiscalización de la Reforma de Salud http://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/nota/aumentalafiscalizaciondelareformadesalud-2310130/

2017 Puerto Rico Anuncian cambios en la cobertura de medicamentos en el plan Mi Salud http://www.primerahora.com/noticias/gobierno-politica/nota/anunciancambiosenlacoberturademedicamentosenelplanmisalud-1224703/

2017 Romania Romania plans minimum wage hike, cut private pension contributions https://www.reuters.com/article/romania-taxes/romania-plans-minimum-wage-hike-cut-private-pension-contributions-idUSL8N1N18KJ

2017 Russian Federation Putin’s pro-family support programme https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/analyses/2017-12-06/putins-pro-family-support-programme

2017 Singapore Compulsory settling-in programme to be extended to all non-Malaysian foreign workers https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/compulsory-settling-programme-be-extended-all-non-malaysian-foreign-workers-here-first

2017 Singapore Public servants to have up to 6 months' parental leave per couple http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/public-servants-to-have-up-to-6-months-parental-leave-per-couple/3561730.html

2017 Singapore Older workers can work until age 67 from July http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/older-workers-can-work-until-age-67-from-july Year Country Headline URL

2017 South Africa Cosatu welcomes signing of UIF bill into law http://ewn.co.za/2017/01/12/cosatu-welcomes-signing-of-uif-bill-into-law

2017 South Africa National Health Insurance approved and gazetted http://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/national-health-insurance-approved-and-gazetted-20170630

2017 Spain Un nuevo aumento del permiso por paternidad http://www.legaltoday.com/firmas/noticias/un-nuevo-aumento-del-permiso-por-paternidad#

2017 Spain Cataluña contradice al Gobierno con sanidad gratuita universal http://www.eleconomista.es/catalunya/noticias/8434086/06/17/Cataluna-contradice-al-Gobierno-con-sanidad-gratuita-universal.html

2017 Spain El Gobierno obliga a rebajar las comisiones de los fondos de pensiones ante su baja rentabilidad https://elpais.com/economia/2017/11/13/actualidad/1510579067_068942.html

2017 Switzerland Berne veut mieux soutenir les jeunes à l'AI http://www.20min.ch/ro/news/suisse/story/Berne-veut-mieux-soutenir-les-jeunes---l-AI-22170456

2017 Switzerland More Swiss pension funds making cuts affecting future benefits https://www.ipe.com/news/returns/more-swiss-pension-funds-making-cuts-affecting-future-benefits/10017015.fullarticle

2017 Switzerland La loi rend les retraites plus flexibles http://www.bilan.ch/argent-finances-plus-de-redaction/loi-rend-retraites-plus-flexibles

2017 Taiwan, China Bill passed to cut civil servants' retirement benefits (update) http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201706270017.aspx

2017 Thailand The Ministry of Public Health announced that medical mobile units are set up to provide medical attention to http://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=5602&filename=index patients or the elderly who cannot travel to hospital. 2017 Turkmenistan Apartment Buildings to Be Built for Disabled in Turkmenistan http://georgiatoday.ge/news/6078/Apartment-Buildings-to-Be-Built-for-Disabled-in-Turkmenistan

2017 Ukraine Ukraine approves pension reform key to IMF programme https://www.ft.com/content/8bc2e7aa-1740-3a71-bfde-1f922f4becc8

2017 Ukraine МЕДРЕФОРМА: ДЕНЬ ПАМЯТИ УКРАИНЫ. АНДРЕЙ МАНЧУК https://news-front.info/2017/10/19/medreforma-den-pamyati-ukrainy-andrej-manchuk/

2017 Ukraine Poroshenko approves early pension for participants of military operations in ATO http://112.international/conflict-in-eastern-ukraine/poroshenko-approves-early-pension-for-participants-of-military-operations-in-ato-12760.html

2017 United Arab Emirates Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad approves 3 months paid maternity leave for Dubai government employees http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/shaikh-hamdan-bin-mohammad-approves-3-months-paid-maternity-leave-for-dubai-government-employees-1.1964081

2017 United Arab Emirates UAE: New domestic worker insurance plan launched http://www3.asiainsurancereview.com/News/View-NewsLetter-Article/id/37945/Type/MiddleEast

2017 United Arab Emirates Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad approves 3 months paid maternity leave for Dubai government employees http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/shaikh-hamdan-bin-mohammad-approves-3-months-paid-maternity-leave-for-dubai-government-employees-1.1964082

2017 United Arab Emirates Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad approves 3 months paid maternity leave for Dubai government employees http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/shaikh-hamdan-bin-mohammad-approves-3-months-paid-maternity-leave-for-dubai-government-employees-1.1964084

2017 United Arab Emirates Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad approves 3 months paid maternity leave for Dubai government employees http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/shaikh-hamdan-bin-mohammad-approves-3-months-paid-maternity-leave-for-dubai-government-employees-1.1964083

2017 United Kingdom Foster children to be entitled to same amount of free childcare as others https://www.theguardian.com/money/2017/dec/19/foster-children-entitled-equal-amount-free-childcare-30-hours-uk

2017 United Kingdom Scheme helping councils care for asylum-seeking children to be extended https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/scheme-helping-councils-care-for-asylumseeking-children-to-be-extended-36388470.html

2017 United Kingdom Newport council to cut school breakfast clubs and missing children scheme http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/15780807.Newport_council_to_cut_school_breakfast_clubs_and_missing_children_scheme/

2017 United Kingdom Disabled parking scheme extended to patients' families and carers https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/disabled-parking-scheme-extended-patients-11716475

2017 United Kingdom Pensions: Automatic saving to start at 18 under new plans http://www.bbc.com/news/business-42366471

2017 United Kingdom Uber loses UK tribunal appeal over driver employment rights https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/10/uber-loses-uk-tribunal-appeal-over-driver-employment-rights/

2017 United Kingdom New mental health service for children launched in Richmondshire http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/new-mental-health-service-children-launched-richmondshire/

2017 United Kingdom The NHS could be about to axe a key waiting time target http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/nhs-18-week-waiting-times-target-funding-shortfall-jettisoned-in-all-but-name-a7659226.html

2017 United States Gov. Cuomo signs law expanding death benefits for NYC sanitation worker families https://www.wastedive.com/news/gov-cuomo-signs-law-expanding-death-benefits-for-nyc-sanitation-worker-fam/513166/

2017 United States State Department support for diplomats with children with disabilities is contracting https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/state-department-support-for-diplomats-with-children-with-disabilities-is-contracting/2017/10/29/86e2fff6-b4d4-11e7-be94- fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.7be5801d18ca 2017 United States Troubled Missouri pension system offers buyouts to former state employees https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/06/troubled-missouri-pension-system-offers-buyouts-to-former-employees/636874001/

2017 United States IRS Announces 2018 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits For 401(k)s And More https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2017/10/19/irs-announces-2018-retirement-plan-contribution-limits-for-401ks-and-more/#75a5841625ac

2017 United States FDA announces comprehensive regulatory plan to shift trajectory of tobacco-related disease, death https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm568923.htm

2017 United States Trump elimina plan de protección para los hijos de inmigrantes http://www.eluniversal.com/noticias/internacional/trump-elimina-plan-proteccion-para-los-hijos-inmigrantes_668737

2017 United States Hilltop program picked for housing project http://thebusinesstimes.com/hilltop-program-picked-for-housing-project/

2017 United States Trump signed the ‘Forever GI Bill.’ Here are 11 things you should know. https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/education/2017/08/16/trump-signed-the-forever-gi-bill-here-are-11-things-you-should-know/

2017 United States MACON-BIBB COMMITTEE APPROVES PAID PARENTAL LEAVE https://www.41nbc.com/2017/05/23/macon-bibb-committee-approves-paid-parental-leave/

2017 United States Houston voters approve $1 billion refund to pension fund http://abc13.com/politics/houston-voters-approve-$1-billion-refund-to-pension-fund/2616103/

2017 United States Four Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees Signed into Arkansas Law http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/four-weeks-of-paid-maternity-leave-for-arkansans-signed-into-law/658858145

2017 United States Two States Announce Changes to Their Pension Funds http://www.ai-cio.com/channel/NEWSMAKERS/Two-States-Announce-Changes-to-Their-Pension-Funds/

2017 United States Salt Lake City employees now get paid parental leave http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865670523/Salt-Lake-City-employees-now-get-paid-parental-leave.html

2017 United States Cary first Wake County municipality to offer paid parental leave http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article125439619.html

2017 United States Warner Robins council passes maternity leave policy http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/warner-robins-council-passes-maternity-leave-policy/420240314

2017 United States Seattle city workers get more paid time off to care for family http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle-city-workers-will-get-more-paid-time-off-to-care-for-family/408057009

2017 United States Tampa City Hall to begin offering employees paid parental leave http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/tampa-city-hall-to-begin-offering-employees-paid-parental-leave/2311613

2017 United States As Triangle towns compete for workers, there’s a push for paid parental leave http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article146827459.html

2017 United States South Florida governments embrace paid parental leave http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-pn-parental-leave-finalized-20170411-story.html Year Country Headline URL

2017 United States Seattle offers city workers 12 weeks paid parental leave, with a catch http://kuow.org/post/seattle-offers-city-workers-12-weeks-paid-parental-leave-catch

2017 United States State Mental Health Cuts Start to Eliminate Services https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2017/07/11/state-mental-health-cuts-start-eliminate-services/

2017 United States The Trump Administration Just Axed $213M From Teen Pregnancy Prevention, All By Itself https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2017/07/18/the-trump-administration-just-axed-213m-from-teen-pregnancy- prevention/&refURL=https://www.google.ch/&referrer=https://www.google.ch/ 2017 United States Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed firefighter cancer bill http://www.wkyc.com/news/health/ohio-gov-john-kasich-signed-firefighter-cancer-bill/381945802

2017 United States Teamsters face 31 percent pension cut http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-local/article/Teamsters-face-31-percent-pension-cut-10982041.php

2017 United States Texas Governor signs Dallas, Houston pension bills https://www.reuters.com/article/us-texas-pensions/texas-governor-signs-dallas-houston-pension-bills-idUSKBN18R3BX

2017 United States South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signs state pension bill http://www.postandcourier.com/news/south-carolina-gov-henry-mcmaster-signs-state-pension-bill/article_ffbaf7c0-29ca-11e7-82b9-d3bb9b1d73d9.html

2017 United States Oregon Offers to Pay Immigrant Children's Health Care http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/sl-immigrant-children-health-care-oregon.html

2017 United States Uruguay, U.S. Sign Social Security Agreement http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=2428871&CategoryId=23620

2017 United States State pension fund jumps 13.4% http://www.journalinquirer.com/public/state-pension-fund-jumps/article_f4f9746c-0993-11e7-abd3-c3acb0a701a8.html

2017 United States Snyder signs Michigan teacher retirement reforms http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/13/school-pension-reform/103662102/

2017 United States The Military’s New Retirement System http://ameriforce.net/militarys-new-retirement-system/

2017 United States New Mental Health Care Program Launched in Virginia https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/virginia/articles/2017-05-23/new-mental-health-care-program-launched-in-virginia

2017 United States Oregon Governor Signs Reproductive Health Equity Act; Expands Healthcare Coverage To Thousands https://patch.com/oregon/portland/oregon-governor-signs-reproductive-health-equity-act-expands-healthcare-coverage

2017 United States Fort Valley gets maternity and paternity leave http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/fort-valley-gets-maternity-and-paternity-leave/441285014

2017 United States Carolinas Healthcare System, UNC Health Care announce merger http://www.wcnc.com/news/health/carolinas-healthcare-system-unc-health-care-announce-merger/469634274

2017 United States Trump quietly signs FDA reauthorization bill, officially funding a new digital health unit http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/trump-quietly-signs-fda-reauthorization-bill-officially-funding-a-new-digital-health

2017 United States United States: California Labor Commissioner Issues New Guidance on Paid Sick Leave http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x/596008/employee+rights+labour+relations/California+Labor+Commissioner+Issues+New+Guidance+on+Paid+Sick+Leave

2017 United States Greitens OKs paid parental leave for some state workers http://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article138307983.html

2017 United States District of Columbia Enacts the Universal Paid Leave Act https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/district-columbia-enacts-universal-paid-leave-act

2017 Uruguay La ley ya habilita a portuarios a tener Fonasa sin los 13 jornales http://www.elobservador.com.uy/la-ley-ya-habilita-portuarios-tener-fonasa-los-13-jornales-n1122052

2017 Venezuela, Bolivarian Ejecutivo refuerza protección social de los artistas http://www.avn.info.ve/contenido/ejecutivo-refuerza-protecci%C3%B3n-social-artistas Republic of 2017 Zambia Government to start scaling up the Social Cash Transfer to the entire country-Kasolo https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/02/10/government-start-scaling-social-cash-transfer-entire-country-kasolo/

2017 Zimbabwe Monthly pension payouts increased http://www.herald.co.zw/monthly-pension-payouts-increased/

2016 Algeria Retraite anticipée/ C’est fini ! http://www.algerie-focus.com/2016/06/retraite-anticipee-cest-fini/

2016 Angola Angola: Criança é prioridade absoluta http://www.extensao-protecsocial.com/cips/4272-angola-crianca-e-prioridade-absoluta.html

2016 Argentina Macri lanzó una cobertura de salud para los que no tienen obra social https://www.clarin.com/politica/macri-lanzo-cobertura-salud-social_0_Hy0B52RO.html

2016 Argentina Prevén una pensión universal transitoria http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1904867-preven-una-pension-universal-transitoria

2016 Armenia Armenia DM briefs President on new program of social support to the families of fallen servicemen https://www.armradio.am/en/2016/11/08/armenia-dm-briefs-president-on-new-program-of-social-support-to-the-families-of-fallen-servicemen/

2016 Armenia USAID Completes Successful Effort to Improve Social Protection System https://massispost.com/2016/11/usaid-completes-successful-effort-improve-social-protection-system/

2016 Australia New teacher salary system 'discriminates against women' http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/new-teacher-salary-system-discriminates-against-women-20160708-gq1aaf.html

2016 Australia Child dental scheme saved, but with less cover http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/child-dental-scheme-saved-but-with-less-than-half-the-cover-20161215-gtbqte.html

2016 Australia How the $6.3 billion Budget cuts contained in the Omnibus bill affect you http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/federal-budget/how-the-63-billion-budget-cuts-contained-in-the-omnibus-bill-affect-you/news-story/b8c7b05d35f43f41b165d00fa584fe99

2016 Austria Global employment briefing: Austria http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/articles/index.page?ArticleID=en/Employment_and_labour_law/global-employment-briefing-austria-february-2016

2016 Austria Austria: New paternity leave entitlement begins March 1, 2017 https://www.towerswatson.com/en/Insights/Newsletters/Global/global-news-briefs/2016/12/austria-new-paternity-leave-entitlement

2016 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan to improve financial sustainability of pension system http://en.trend.az/business/economy/2499723.html

2016 Bangladesh Revised pension scheme for govt servants gets PM's nod http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/11/24/54124/Revised-pension-scheme-for-govt-servants-gets-PM's-nod

2016 Bangladesh Will Tk 10-a-kg rice reach ultra-poor? http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/09/23/47008/Will-Tk-10-a-kg-rice-reach-ultra-poor

2016 Belarus Social protection and employment promotion program approved in Belarus http://www.belarus.by/en/government/events/social-protection-and-employment-promotion-program-approved-in-belarus_i_0000035097.html

2016 Belarus Measures taken in Belarus and Russia to develop the pension systems are concordant http://eng.belta.by/opinions/view/measures-taken-in-belarus-and-russia-to-develop-the-pension-systems-are-concordant-5416/

2016 Bhutan Six-month maternity leave is now real http://www.kuenselonline.com/six-month-maternity-leave-is-now-real/

2016 Bolivia, Plurinational Un sector de personas con discapacidad en Bolivia rechaza acuerdo de 42 puntos http://www.telesurtv.net/news/Sector-de-discapacitados-en-Bolivia-rechaza-acuerdo-de-42-puntos-20160505-0042.html State of 2016 Brazil Servidores da Seduc terão direito a plano de saúde a partir de novembro http://www.acritica.com/channels/cotidiano/news/servidores-da-seduc-terao-direito-a-plano-de-saude-a-partir-de-novembro

2016 Brazil Centro do Rio vira campo de batalha em ato contra pacote de austeridade http://brasil.elpais.com/brasil/2016/11/16/politica/1479315877_350378.html

2016 Brazil Programa Primeiro Emprego deve preencher 9 mil vagas até 2018 http://g1.globo.com/bahia/noticia/2016/11/programa-primeiro-emprego-deve-preencher-9-mil-vagas-ate-2018.html

2016 Brazil Brazil senate approves austerity package to freeze social spending for 20 years https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/13/brazil-approves-social-spending-freeze-austerity-package Year Country Headline URL

2016 Brazil Justiça Federal autoriza desaposentação http://politica.estadao.com.br/blogs/fausto-macedo/justica-federal-autoriza-desaposentacao/

2016 Brazil Brasil: Ministério repassa R$ 28,6 milhões para ampliação da rede socioassistencial http://www.extensao-protecsocial.com/cips/4275-brasil-ministerio-repassa-r-28-6-milhoes-para-ampliacao-da-rede-socioassistencial.html

2016 Cabo Verde Cabo Verde introduces unemployment benefit http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2016/04/05/cabo-verde-introduces-unemployment-benefit/

2016 Cameroon Cameroon, WB create cash transfer program to serve local people http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=323934

2016 Canada New parental leave rules for local politicians http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/new-parental-leave-rules-for-local-politicians-1.3135431

2016 Canada BC BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS: Real estate, MSP, disability benefits http://www.revelstokereview.com/news/369019931.html

2016 Canada Federal Budget 2016: Liberals Announce Canada Child Benefit http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/03/22/federal-budget-2016-child-benefit_n_9524658.html

2016 Canada Change to the Employment Insurance waiting period begins January 1, 2017 http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/change-to-the-employment-insurance-waiting-period-begins-january-1-2017-607784436.html

2016 Canada Disability benefits increasing http://www.merrittherald.com/disability-benefits-increasing/

2016 Canada Food or Bus Pass? Clawback Creates Stressful Choice for British Columbians with Disabilities http://thetyee.ca/News/2016/08/22/Food-Or-Bus-Pass/

2016 Canada SAID cuts reversed, but with strings attached http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/Local/2016-11-16/article-4687306/SAID-cuts-reversed,-but-with-strings-attached/1

2016 Canada Maple Ridge residents 'personally hurt' by bus pass rate increase http://www.mrtimes.com/news/375792321.html

2016 Canada Saskatchewan government reducing income benefits for disabled people http://globalnews.ca/news/2873237/saskatchewan-government-reducing-income-benefits-for-disabled-people/

2016 Cayman Islands Police retirement age increases to 65 http://www.caymanreporter.com/2016/07/12/police-retirement-age-increases-65/

2016 Cayman Islands New Pensions Law comes into effect on New Year’s Eve http://www.caymanreporter.com/2016/12/05/national-pensions-amendment-law-come-effect-new-years-eve/

2016 Chile Reforma previsional: Bachelet introduce principio de lo colectivo en cambio más grande al sistema de AFP http://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/2017/04/12/reforma-previsional-bachelet-introduce-principio-de-lo-colectivo-en-reforma-mas-grande-al-sistema-de-afp-desde-que-se-impuso-en-dictadura/ desde que se impuso en dictadura 2016 China Henan gives paid leave to only children with sick parents http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/28/c_135394776.htm

2016 China Cut in education expenditure leaves Chinese primary schools in limbo http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1712916

2016 China Chinese province set to offer women 'menstrual leave' during their period http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/peoplesdaily/article-3449373/Chinese-province-set-offer-women-menstrual-leave-period.html

2016 China Turning up the Heat: Understanding China’s Regional High Temperature Allowance http://www.china-briefing.com/news/2016/06/08/understanding-chinas-regional-high-temperature-allowance.html

2016 China Beijing Maternity Leave Extended by 30 Days; Chinese Couples Can Now Have 2 Children http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/80976/20160327/beijing-maternity-leave.htm

2016 China Shanghai extends parental and marriage leave to encourage second children http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2016/february/shanghai-extends-parental-and-marriage-leave-to-encourage-second-children/

2016 China Beijing Extends Maternity, Paternity Leave http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/80711/20160325/beijing-extends-maternity-paternity-leave.htm

2016 Congo, Democratic In the Democratic Republic of Congo, protecting and empowering children with albinism in schools http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/drcongo_92806.html Republic of the 2016 Congo, Democratic Rwanda, Congo Brazzaville Sign Pension Agreement http://allafrica.com/stories/201612270383.html Republic of the 2016 Croatia Croatia to Raise Retirement Age to 67 https://www.total-croatia-news.com/politics/11512-croatia-to-raise-retirement-age-to-67

2016 Fiji Increased Funding For Enhanced Child Services In Fiji http://fijisun.com.fj/2016/07/04/increased-funding-for-enhanced-child-services-in-fiji/

2016 Ghana Job creation project for LEAP beneficiaries http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/job-creation-project-for-leap-beneficiaries.html

2016 Ghana Govt launches School Feeding Policy today http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-launches-school-feeding-policy-today.html

2016 Ghana Ghana: National Social Protection Policy to Address Poverty, Social Inequalities and Other Vulnerabilities http://allafrica.com/stories/201606170997.html

2016 Ghana Ghana signs €31.6m employment programme agreement http://yen.com.gh/38197-ghana-signs-e31-6m-employment-social-protection-deal-eu.html

2016 Ghana Gender ministry signs agreement for discounted transport fares for aged http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/57768-gender-ministry-signs-agreement.html

2016 Ghana NHIS launches new pilot project in Upper East http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/health/NHIS-launches-new-pilot-project-in-Upper-East-421366

2016 Ghana More households benefit from LEAP http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/More-households-benefit-from-LEAP-409277

2016 Ghana World Bank supports poverty reduction programme http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/58717-world-bank-supports-poverty-reduction-programme.html

2016 Ghana Leap Payments Go Electronic http://news.peacefmonline.com/pages/social/201602/271624.php

2016 Ghana Gender Ministry establishes social protection committees https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gender-ministry-establishes-social-protection-committees/

2016 Ghana Gender ministry to implement social protection intervention http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/gender-ministry-to-implement-social-protection-intervention.html

2016 Ghana Indigents from six districts registered with NHIS http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/63658-indigents-from-six-districts-registered-with-nhis.html

2016 Ghana Emergency LEAP assistance for Nsawam quarry explosion victims https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emergency-leap-assistance-for-nsawam-quarry-explosion-victims/

2016 Ghana Trust to mobilise more funds to help implement social protection policy http://www.graphic.com.gh/business/business-news/trust-to-mobilise-more-funds-to-help-implement-social-protection-policy.html

2016 Ghana GNHR to launch National Household registration in Upper West Region http://www.ghananewsagency.org/social/gnhr-to-launch-national-household-registration-in-upper-west-region-105564

2016 Ghana Government announces packages to help vulnerable Kayayei http://pulse.com.gh/news/kayayei-government-announces-packages-to-help-vulnerable-kayayei-id5043439.html

2016 Ghana Two sign agreement to improve child adoption http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/two-sign-agreement-to-improve-child-adoption.html

2016 Guyana Guyanese expats ineligible for old age pension http://www.caribbeanlifenews.com/stories/2016/7/2016-07-22-tc-old-age-pension-cl.html

2016 India Punjab SSA teachers to get 90-day maternity leave http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/punjab-ssa-teachers-to-get-90-day-maternity-leave/story-Ms1aiv794eHsGyuZeY9ArM.html Year Country Headline URL

2016 India Enhancing retirement age of docs to strengthen healthcare http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/enhancing-retirement-age-of-docs-to-strengthen-healthcare/1/678334.html

2016 India Delhi Government Raises Doctors' Retirement Age To 65 http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-government-raises-doctors-retirement-age-to-65-1465740

2016 India Arunachal Govt raises docs’ retirement age http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jul1616/oth055

2016 India Retirement age of non-teaching doctors in Goa increases by 2 year http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Retirement-age-of-non-teaching-doctors-in-Goa-increases-by-2-year/articleshow/53728581.cms

2016 India Now, doctors to retire at 60 http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/now-doctors-to-retire-at-60/266965.html

2016 India Bengal govt increases retirement age for doctors to aid hospitals. Officials say it won't help http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/bengal-govt-increases-retirement-age-for-doctors-to-aid-hospitals-officials-say-it-won-t-help-1477929068.html

2016 India Haryana raises doctors' retirement age to 65 http://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/haryana-raises-doctors-retirement-age-to-65/54955008

2016 India Now, govt employees in Tamil Nadu can avail nine months maternity leave http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Now-govt-employees-in-Tamil-Nadu-can-avail-nine-months-maternity-leave/articleshow/53960094.cms?

2016 India Govt launches scheme to provide free health check-ups to pregnant women http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-launches-scheme-to-provide-free-health-check-ups-to-pregnant-women/story-v2y8cppgYEvlni5sjvqAkO.html

2016 India Assam launches health insurance scheme Atal-Amrit Abhiyan http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/assam-launches-health-insurance-scheme-atal-amrit-abhiyan/articleshow/56170511.cms

2016 India JAMming Subsidy Leakages - Jharkhand Will Now Transfer Kerosene Subsidy Directly To Consumers http://swarajyamag.com/insta/jamming-subsidy-leakages-jharkand-will-now-transfer-kerosense-subsidy-directly-to-consumers

2016 India NFSA coverage in all the States by April 2016 http://www.odishanewsinsight.com/business/nfsa-coverage-in-all-the-states-by-april-2016/

2016 India Innovative health financing options for India http://www.financialexpress.com/article/healthcare/strategy/innovative-health-financing-options-for-india/232851/

2016 Indonesia Aceh Allows Civil Servants 6-Month Maternity Leave http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2016/08/18/240796847/Aceh-Allows-Civil-Servants-6-Month-Maternity-Leave

2016 Indonesia Social protection becomes digitally integrated http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/07/30/social-protection-becomes-digitally-integrated.html

2016 Indonesia Govt to deliver US$1.5 billion food subsidy in voucher form http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/08/19/govt-to-deliver-us1-5-billion-food-subsidy-in-voucher-form.html

2016 Iraq Kurdistan Region of Iraq Launches New Social Protection Strategic Framework http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2016/09/21/kurdistan-region-of-iraq-launches-new-social-protection-strategic-framework

2016 Ireland Diageo Learning for Life programme launches in Waterford http://www.waterford-today.ie/waterford-today-news/7865-diageo-learning-for-life-programme-launches-in-waterford-7865.html

2016 Ireland €20 cut to weekly rent payments for young people on social welfare https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/20-cut-to-weekly-rent-payments-for-young-people-on-social-welfare-770094.html

2016 Ireland €5 increase in State pension and social welfare payments from next March https://www.rte.ie/news/2016/1011/823193-pension-social-welfare/

2016 Ireland Elderly get €5 rise in State pension as part of sweeping welfare increases http://www.independent.ie/business/budget/analysis-overview/elderly-get-5-rise-in-state-pension-as-part-of-sweeping-welfare-increases-35123655.html

2016 Ireland Rent Supplement Limits Will Help Rising Rent http://www.northcountyleader.ie/2016/07/05/rent-supplement-limits-will-help-rising-rent/

2016 Ireland FactCheck: Did the last government cut payments to lone parents? http://www.thejournal.ie/one-parent-family-payment-changes-ireland-facts-2997502-Sep2016/

2016 Ireland Expanded Rural Social Scheme to accept only over-25s for a limited time http://www.farmersjournal.ie/expanded-rural-social-scheme-to-accept-only-over-25s-for-a-limited-time-238978

2016 Ireland Dáil passes bill on paid paternity leave http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0713/802226-cabinet-parental-leave/

2016 Ireland Ireland’s gift to fathers: Paternity rules to come into effect by September 1 http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/245123929/ireland-gift-to-fathers-paternity-rules-to-come-into-effect-by-september-1

2016 Ireland Budget 2017: €500 boost for going back to education http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/budget-2017-500-boost-for-going-back-to-education-425104.html

2016 Israel New Budget Will Leave Disabled Israelis Living in Poverty http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.737777

2016 Israel Knesset approves five-day paternity leave for Israeli fathers http://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-five-day-paternity-leave-for-israeli-fathers/

2016 Israel 6,000 Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive increased benefits http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/6000-Holocaust-survivors-in-Israel-to-receive-increased-benefits-456259

2016 Israel New law grants maternity leave following births from 22 weeks on http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/352903#.Vxnp-Pl97ct

2016 Jamaica $1.6 Billion Allocated to the Social Protection Project http://jis.gov.jm/1-6-billion-allocated-social-protection-project/

2016 Jamaica Gov’t Increases Benefits Under PATH http://jis.gov.jm/govt-increases-benefits-path-3/

2016 Jamaica Gov’t Allocates $29 Billion for Social Protection http://socialprotection.org/learn/news/gov%E2%80%99t-allocates-29-billion-social-protection

2016 Jordan Fakhoury: Cabinet approves projects worth $15.8m under Syria Response Plan http://petra.gov.jo/Public_News/Nws_NewsDetails.aspx?Site_Id=1&lang=2&NewsID=260876&CatID=13&Type=Home>ype=1

2016 Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: New Labor Code Squeezes Older Workers http://www.eurasianet.org/node/80026

2016 Kenya We have kept our campaign promises – Uhuru https://citizentv.co.ke/news/we-have-kept-our-campaign-promises-uhuru-128734/

2016 Kenya Kilifi County to give Sh6,000 each to starving families http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000223061/kilifi-county-to-give-sh6-000-each-to-starving-families

2016 Kenya County government launches revolving fund, NHIF cover for the elderly http://www.hivisasa.com/kisumu/news/159075

2016 Kenya Bomet County halts monthly payments to elderly, disabled http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Bomet-County-halts-monthly-stipends-to-elderly/539546-3438716-rsmd9rz/

2016 Kenya Tax relief for low-income Kenyans welcome http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000202725/tax-relief-for-low-income-kenyans-welcome

2016 Kenya Gov’t introduces Single Registry to effect data sharing http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000215968/government-launches-single-registry-for-cash-transfer-programmes

2016 Kenya Sh7.6 Billion allocated to state department for social protection http://www.hivisasa.com/national/news/146614

2016 Lesotho Lesotho to Improve Efficiency and Poverty Impact of Transfer Programs http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2016/06/03/lesotho-to-improve-efficiency-and-poverty-impact-of-transfer-programs

2016 Liberia Over Two Thousand Liberians Benefit From Social Cash Transfer http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/county-news/1509-over-two-thousand-liberians-benefit-from-social-cash-transfer

2016 Liberia US$16M For Liberia’s ‘Poor’ http://www.liberianobserver.com/news/us16m-liberia%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98poor%E2%80%99 Year Country Headline URL

2016 Liberia Liberia’s Gender Ministry Launches EPAG For Adolescents http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/news/631-liberia-s-gender-ministry-launches-epag-for-adolescents

2016 Liberia 10,000 Poor Liberian Households to Benefit from Cash Transfers http://gnnliberia.com/2016/05/03/10000-poor-liberian-households-benefit-cash-transfers/

2016 Luxembourg Luxembourg's new parental leave law enters into force December 1 http://www.wort.lu/en/politics/greater-flexibility-for-parents-luxembourg-s-new-parental-leave-law-enters-into-force-december-1-57fde9205061e01abe83a31d#

2016 Madagascar Protection sociale et nutrition dans le Sud : Le Président de la République lance FIAVOTA, un transfert http://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/protection-sociale-et-nutrition-dans-le-sud--le-president-de-la-republique-lance-fiavota-un-transfert-monetaire-nonconditionnel?lang=fr monétaire non-conditionnel 2016 Malawi Malawi launches K13.2bn public works, social cash transfer programme http://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-launches-k13-2bn-public-works-social-cash-transfer-programme/

2016 Malawi Malawi: Govt Approves Raise in Cash Transfer Money http://allafrica.com/stories/201605150056.html

2016 Maldives Maldives launches social security programme in Addu http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/66704

2016 Malta Higher pensions for those who work beyond retirement age http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/63401/higher_pensions_for_those_who_work_beyond_retirement_age_#.Vxnm3Pl97ct

2016 Mexico Entrega el IMSS 43 mil números de seguridad social a estudiantes de escuelas públicas https://www.elsoldemexico.com.mx/mexico/256084-entrega-el-imss-43-mil-numeros-de-seguridad-social-a-estudiantes-de-escuelas-publicas

2016 Moldova, Republic of Moldovan miners demand restoration of early retirement http://www.industriall-union.org/moldovan-miners-demand-restoration-of-early-retirement

2016 Moldova, Republic of Moldovan MPs approve IMF-backed retirement age increase http://www.reuters.com/article/us-moldova-pensions-idUSKBN1481PE

2016 Morocco Thousands rally against Morocco pension reforms http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/africa/2016/07/25/Thousands-rally-against-Morocco-pension-reforms.html

2016 Morocco La BAD consent 134,65 millions de dollars au Maroc http://lematin.ma/journal/2016/la-bad-consent-13465-millions-de-dollars-au-maroc/249660.html

2016 Morocco La réforme des retraites est adoptée: voici ce qui va changer http://www.medias24.com/MAROC/ECONOMIE/ECONOMIE/165571-La-reforme-des-retraites-est-adoptee-voici-ce-qui-va-changer.html

2016 Morocco Morocco: New Law Advances Domestic Workers’ Rights https://www.hrw.org/news/2016/08/01/morocco-new-law-advances-domestic-workers-rights

2016 Nepal Govt, WB negotiate Rs16b soft loan for new project http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-09-28/govt-wb-negotiate-rs16b-soft-loan-for-new-project.html

2016 New Zealand Zero fee doctors' visits for children aged under 13 http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/visiting-doctor/zero-fee-doctors-visits-children-aged-under-13

2016 New Zealand April 1 changes to help New Zealand families https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/april-1-changes-help-new-zealand-families

2016 New Zealand Fact Sheet 3 – Changes to Working for Families http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1505/S00374/fact-sheet-3-changes-to-working-for-families.htm

2016 New Zealand Families in need get more financial support http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/about-work-and-income/news/2016/families-in-need-get-more-financial-support.html

2016 New Zealand New Zealand Employment Standards Legislation Act 2016 http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=76cc8601-f881-4023-8023-4e4dac2e8baa

2016 New Zealand Parental leave payments to increase from 1 July http://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/whats-happening/news/2016/parental-leave-payments-to-increase-from-1-july

2016 New Zealand Parental leave extends to 18 weeks today, but 'the country can afford' more, says Labour https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/parental-leave-extends-18-weeks-today-but-country-can-afford-more-says-labour

2016 Nigeria Oyo legislature approves new retirement age for tertiary institutions staff http://www.nigerianobservernews.com/2016/08/oyo-legislature-approves-new-retirement-age-for-tertiary-institutions-staff/

2016 Nigeria MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Nigeria to Disburse $462m in Loans to 1.7m Traders, Artisans, Farmers; $231m in http://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-nigeria-to-disburse-462m-in-loans-to-1-7m-traders-artisans-farmers-231m-in-conditional-cash-transfers/ Conditional Cash Transfers 2016 Nigeria FG Initiates Biometric Data Collation for Recipients of N5,000 Social Investment Fund https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/05/fg-initiates-biometric-data-collation-for-recipients-of-n5000-social-investment-fund/

2016 Nigeria FG to extend maternity leave to 18 weeks http://punchng.com/fg-to-extend-maternity-leave-to-18-weeks/

2016 Nigeria Nigeria: Insurgency - 70,000 IDPs to Get Cash Transfer http://allafrica.com/stories/201603100061.html

2016 Nigeria EU, UNICEF partner Kebbi on maternal, child care http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/eu-unicef-partner-kebbi-on-maternal-child-care/171782.html

2016 Nigeria World Bank supports FG’s social protection scheme with $500 Mln http://naija247news.com/2016/03/world-bank-supports-fgs-social-protection-scheme-with-500-mln/

2016 Nigeria Boko Haram: World Bank approves $575m scale up support for North East https://www.today.ng/news/national/135159/boko-haram-bank-approves-575m-scale-support-north-east

2016 Nigeria FG Set To Launch Home-Grown School Feeding Programme https://www.channelstv.com/2016/06/08/fg-set-launch-home-grown-school-feeding-programme/

2016 Nigeria Presidency to scale down N500bn poverty alleviation fund http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/presidency-scale-n500bn-poverty-alleviation-fund/

2016 Pakistan ‘Khidmat Card Programme a revolutionary step’ http://www.dawn.com/news/1230395

2016 Pakistan http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/national/13-Jan-2016/bisp-achieves-target-of-enrolling-one-million-children-in-schools BISP achieves target of enrolling one million children in schools 2016 Pakistan PM launches health scheme for the poor https://www.dawn.com/news/1229970

2016 Pakistan PA doubles MPAs salaries, enhances maternity leave http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/97865-PA-doubles-MPAs-salaries-enhances-maternity-leave

2016 Pakistan BISP to introduce new system for collecting data of beneficiaries https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/132466-BISP-to-introduce-new-system-for-collecting-data-of-beneficiaries#

2016 Pakistan Centre, provinces agree to unite all social protection programmes https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/128711-Centre-provinces-agree-to-unite-all-social-protection-programmes

2016 Philippines Philippine conditional cash transfers receive $450m World Bank boost http://www.publicfinanceinternational.org/news/2016/02/philippine-conditional-cash-transfers-receive-450m-world-bank-boost

2016 Philippines DOF doubles indigent senior citizens’ budget http://www.mb.com.ph/dof-doubles-indigent-senior-citizens-budget/

2016 Philippines Aquino signs law on lower retirement age for surface miner http://www.mb.com.ph/aquino-signs-law-on-lower-retirement-age-for-surface-miner/

2016 Poland Poland approves lowering retirement age http://www.pionline.com/article/20161219/ONLINE/161219871/poland-approves-lowering-retirement-age

2016 Portugal Portugal: Atendimento especializado da Segurança Social http://www.extensao-protecsocial.com/cips/4270-portugal-atendimento-especializado-da-seguranca-social.html

2016 Portugal Governo aprova aumento de 2 milhões de pensões http://www.dn.pt/portugal/interior/governo-aprova-atualizacao-do-valor-das-pensoes-e-aumento-do-abono-de-familia-4941839.html

2016 Russian Federation Russia's new disability rules prompt outrage as 500,000 lose benefits http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/18/russia-disability-rules-outrage-lose-benefits Year Country Headline URL

2016 Rwanda Govt to channel pro-poor funds through civil society http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2016-09-16/203580/

2016 Rwanda Pensioners criticise new Pension Bill http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2015-02-25/186332/

2016 Rwanda Rwanda: World Bank Boosts Social Protection With U.S.$95 Million http://allafrica.com/stories/201611040094.html

2016 Rwanda New Maternity Leave Law http://allafrica.com/stories/201602170804.html

2016 Rwanda New national effort seeks to sustain anti-poverty gains http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2016-12-06/206016/

2016 Seychelles President Michel’s SONA 2016- Ensuring economic growth with social justice and stability http://www.statehouse.gov.sc/news.php?news_id=2994

2016 Singapore Enhanced Government-Paid Employee Parental Leave Entitlements effective 2017 http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bf2463fa-98e1-4e0a-afd1-ec7bcb43bf23

2016 Singapore Singapore grants 16 weeks of maternity leave to single mothers effective 2017 http://www.humanresourcesonline.net/singapore-grants-16-weeks-maternity-leave-single-mothers-effective-2017/

2016 Singapore Fathers, unwed mothers to get more Govt-paid parental leave from Jan http://www.hrdmag.com.sg/news/parliament-passes-changes-to-parental-leaves-226675.aspx

2016 Singapore New CPF schemes open up more options: Lim Swee Say https://www.gov.sg/news/content/the-straits-times-new-cpf-schemes-open-up-more-options-lim-swee-say

2016 South Africa Matric recipients of social grants qualify for tertiary funding http://ewn.co.za/2016/12/12/matric-recipients-of-social-grants-to-automatically-qualify-for-nsfas

2016 South Africa South Africa: Government Ensures Welfare of Vulnerable People http://allafrica.com/stories/201602170085.html

2016 Spain Parity in paternity and maternity leave approved by Spanish parliament https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/19/parity-in-paternity-and-maternity-leave-approved-by-spanish-parliament

2016 Spain Spain: Supreme Court OKs Maternity Leave For Surrogate Babies http://www.bna.com/spain-supreme-court-n57982082305/

2016 Spain El permiso por paternidad sube de dos a cuatro semanas desde enero http://economia.elpais.com/economia/2016/12/16/actualidad/1481893112_127597.html

2016 Sri Lanka World Bank approves $75 Million to strengthen Sri Lanka's social safety net program http://www.colombopage.com/archive_16B/Dec08_1481177807CH.php

2016 Sudan Sudan: World Bank Launches New Project to Strengthen Sudan's Social Protection Systems http://allafrica.com/stories/201602120822.html

2016 Sweden Global employment briefing: Sweden http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/articles/index.page?ArticleID=en/Employment_and_labour_law/Global_employment_review-Sweden-Feb_2016

2016 Switzerland LES FEMMES PAIENT UN LOURD TRIBUT À LA RÉFORME https://www.parlament.ch/fr/services/news/Pages/20160928190840449194158159041_bsf194.aspx

2016 Switzerland Swiss parliament allows retirement age to go to 67 http://lenews.ch/2016/09/28/swiss-parliament-allows-retirement-age-to-go-to-67/

2016 Switzerland Les caisses de pension publiques dans la tempête http://www.tdg.ch/geneve/actu-genevoise/caisses-pension-publiques-tempete/story/19325638

2016 Tanzania, United Tasaf clients set to receive money via mobile phones http://dailynews.co.tz/index.php/home-news/50026-tasaf-clients-set-to-receive-money-via-mobile-phones Republic of 2016 Turkey New Parental Leave Entitlements Introduced In Turkey After Maternity Leave Ends http://www.mondaq.com/turkey/x/471024/employee+rights+labour+relations/New+Parental+Leave+Entitlements+Introduced+in+Turkey+After+Maternity+Leave+Ends

2016 United Arab Emirates New law extends maternity leave for Abu Dhabi government employees http://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/new-law-extends-maternity-leave-for-abu-dhabi-government-employees

2016 United Arab Emirates UAE announces 3 months PAID maternity leave http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/uae-announces-3-months-maternity-leave

2016 United Arab Emirates Minimum retirement age in UAE is now 49 http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/minimum-retirement-age-in-uae-is-now-49-1.1676333

2016 United Arab Emirates RAK gov't increases maternity leave for working mothers http://www.arabianbusiness.com/rak-gov-t-increases-maternity-leave-for-working-mothers-654097.html

2016 United Kingdom Prison officers win better pay and lower retirement age after government climbdown https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/home-affairs/prisons/news/81344/prison-officers-win-better-pay-and-lower-retirement-age

2016 United Kingdom Thousands of jobs to go in government shakeout of welfare to work sector https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/13/thousands-of-jobs-to-go-in-government-shakeout-of-welfare-to-work-sector

2016 United Kingdom Billions of pounds of welfare cuts on way despite PIP U-turn https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/mar/23/pip-u-turn-billions-of-pounds-welfare-cuts

2016 United Kingdom Retirement age changes for women born in 1950s: protest planned at office of Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/retirement-age-changes-for-women-born-in-1950s-protest-planned-at-office-of-yeovil-mp-marcus-fysh/story-29692519-detail/story.html

2016 United Kingdom Major milestone in Scottish devolved powers https://www.cchdaily.co.uk/major-milestone-scottish-devolved-powers

2016 United Kingdom Guernsey: Maternity & Adoption Leave In Guernsey http://www.mondaq.com/guernsey/x/515588/employee+rights+labour+relations/Maternity+Adoption+Leave+In+Guernsey

2016 United Kingdom Tax-free childcare scheme to replace vouchers from 2017 https://www.cchdaily.co.uk/tax-free-childcare-scheme-replace-vouchers-2017

2016 United Kingdom Benefit Cap 2016: How people in Swansea Bay will be affected http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/struggling-swansea-families-set-to-be-plunged-further-into-poverty-by-government-cuts/story-29692807-detail/story.html

2016 United States FDNY’s new hires to see increase in disability benefits for making ‘the ultimate sacrifice’ http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/fdny-new-hires-increased-disability-benefits-article-1.2783632

2016 United States Obama administration announces paid sick leave for government contractors — and a new policy to https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/09/29/obama-administration-announces-paid-sick-leave-for-government-contractors-and-a-new-policy-to-address-pay-disparities/ address pay disparities 2016 United States Marines Expand Sabbatical Program as Participation Stays Low http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/12/28/corps-expands-sabbatical-program-as-participation-stays-low.html

2016 United States City OKs mandatory retirement age for public safety workers http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/city-oks-mandatory-retirement-age-for-public-safety-workers/article_7669a47d-ba04-55a6-bc81-8a7911a058e3.html

2016 United States New city budget includes pension upgrades http://www.carthagepress.com/news/20160705/new-city-budget-includes-pension-upgrades

2016 United States Senate passes pension reform bill described as 'the medicine that will move us forward' http://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/06/senate_passes_pension_reform_b.html

2016 United States Political Notebook: State employees to get paid parental leave http://www.postbulletin.com/news/columns/political-notebook-state-employees-to-get-paid-parental-leave/article_d132821f-5838-544b-a54b-84cfc0aee2da.html

2016 United States More Than 500,000 Adults Will Lose SNAP Benefits in 2016 as Waivers Expire http://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/more-than-500000-adults-will-lose-snap-benefits-in-2016-as-waivers-expire

2016 United States Pennsylvania voters raise judical retirement age to 75 http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/11/pennsylvania_voters_raise_judi.html

2016 United States Retirement age for Odessa firefighters set to increase http://www.newswest9.com/story/34046295/retirement-age-for-odessa-firefighters-set-to-increase

2016 United States New program to help Floridians with disabilities save without endangering benefits http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2016/7/7/new_program_to_help_.html Year Country Headline URL

2016 United States Michigan becomes fifth state to provide disability savings program http://wwmt.com/news/michigan-politics/michigan-becomes-fifth-state-to-provide-disability-savings-program

2016 United States Missoula approves six-week paid maternity leave for city workers http://missoulian.com/news/government-and-politics/missoula-approves-six-week-paid-maternity-leave-for-city-workers/article_58e666f4-f620-5dbe-b7c3-15ab05db2dc2.html

2016 United States CA governor signs parental leave bill, in another blow to income inequality http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2016/0411/CA-governor-signs-parental-leave-bill-in-another-blow-to-income-inequality

2016 United States http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/apr/01/new-york-paid-family-leave-minimum-wage-raise How New York's paid family leave is a revolutionary step for employees 2016 United States New York and San Francisco Approve Mandatory Paid Family Leave http://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-york-and-san-francisco-approve-mandatory-paid-family-leave

2016 United States Greensboro to offer city employees 6 weeks paid time off for new moms, dads http://myfox8.com/2016/08/30/greensboro-to-offer-city-employees-6-weeks-paid-time-off-for-new-moms-dads/

2016 United States Labor Department is pushing states to create paid family leave programs http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/labor-department-is-pushing-states-to-create-paid-family-leave/article_39005994-b5b0-5c16-bfbc-64264a20f257.html

2016 United States Montgomery County’s Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect Saturday http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/Web-2016/Montgomery-Countys-Paid-Sick-Leave-Law-Goes-Into-Effect-Saturday/

2016 United States All K-14 education employees to receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2016/10/03/all-k-14-education-employees-will-receive-up-to-12-weeks-of-paid-parental-leav

2016 United States City of SA employees will receive extra maternity leave for both parents http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/city-of-sa-employees-will-receive-extra-maternity-leave-for-both-parents

2016 United States Durham County employees to receive raise to $15 an hour, paid parental leave http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/durham-news/article106070117.html

2016 United States Summit County Council unanimously approves six weeks of paid parental leave for employees http://www.ohio.com/news/local/summit-county-council-unanimously-approves-six-weeks-of-paid-parental-leave-for-employees-1.719978

2016 United States LJ approves paid parental leave http://thefacts.com/news/article_cc79e8cd-e8d8-5031-bffe-bb0ece9e5586.html

2016 United States Wake County Passes Paid Parental Leave for Its Four Thousand Employees http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/wake-county-passes-paid-parental-leave-for-its-four-thousand-employees/Content?oid=5084666

2016 United States Disability pay boosted for emergency workers http://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/politics-on-the-hudson/2016/11/18/disability-pay-boosted-emergency-workers/94072638/

2016 United States Missoula County adopts new parental leave policy http://www.kpax.com/story/31556673/missoula-county-adopts-new-parental-leave-policy

2016 United States Pima County officials approve paid parental leave proposal http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/31478503/pima-county-officials-approve-paid-parental-leave-proposal

2016 United States Democrats’ paid leave proposal passes on Senate vote http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/minnesota/2016/05/12/democrats-paid-leave-proposal-passes-senate-vote/84275392/

2016 United States Montgomery Co. passes paid parental leave bill http://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2016/11/montgomery-co-passes-paid-parental-leave-bill/

2016 United States Pentagon cuts Marine maternity leave by 6 weeks http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/military/benefits/pay/allowances/2016/02/26/pentagon-cuts-marine-maternity-leave-6-weeks/80981194/

2016 Uruguay “Todos somos vulnerables”: Senado votó ley de salud mental http://www.180.com.uy/articulo/64738_todos-somos-vulnerables-senado-voto-ley-de-salud-mental

2016 Viet Nam New regulations on employee sickness, maternity take effect http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/282006/new-regulations-on-employee-sickness-maternity-take-effect.html

2016 Viet Nam Citizens benefit from cash transfer plan http://vietnamnews.vn/society/295525/citizens-benefit-from-cash-transfer-plan.html

2016 Zambia Retirement age of 60 or above is better for workers https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/02/05/retirement-age-of-60-or-above-is-better-for-workers/

2016 Zambia 1000 to benefit from social cash transfer in Chama https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=55829

2016 Zambia Kalabo residents receive K4m from Social Cash Transfer Scheme https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=59481

2016 Zambia 750 families get cash transfer https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=65355

2016 Zambia More to get social cash transfer https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=70170

2015 Algeria Plus de 4000 cartes d'artistes délivrées http://www.depechedekabylie.com/national/154115-plus-de-4-000-cartes-dartistes-delivrees.html

2015 Algeria Sécurité sociale: la LFC 2015 contient des mesures "fortes" au profit des travailleurs du secteur informel http://www.aps.dz/economie/27394-s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9-sociale-la-lfc-2015-contient-des-mesures-fortes-au-profit-des-travailleurs-du-secteur-informel

2015 Algeria Rentré sociale: série de mesures du Conseil des ministres pour garantir son bon déroulement http://www.aps.dz/algerie/26258-rentr%C3%A9e-sociale-s%C3%A9rie-de-mesures-du-conseil-des-ministres-pour-garantir-son-bon-d%C3%A9roulement

2015 Algeria Entrée en vigueur du fonds de la pension alimentaire au profit des femmes divorcées ayant la garde des http://www.aps.dz/societe/17499-entr%C3%A9e-en-vigueur-du-fonds-de-la-pension-alimentaire-au-profit-des-femmes-divorc%C3%A9es-ayant-la-garde-des-enfants-jo enfants(JO) 2015 Argentina Gobierno argentino anuncia 30% de aumento por embarazo y asignaciones familiares (TUITS) http://www.rnv.gob.ve/index.php/gobierno-argentino-anuncia-30-de-aumento-por-embarazo-y-asignaciones-familiares-tuits

2015 Argentina Presidenta argentina anuncia aumento a pensión de jubilados http://spanish.peopledaily.com.cn/n/2015/0806/c31617-8932034.html

2015 Argentina La Presidenta anunció aumento en las asignaciones familiares http://www.redaccionsantafe.com.ar/index.php/locales/907-la-presidenta-anuncio-un-aumento-para-las-asignaciones-familiares

2015 Armenia 105,000 families (400,000 people) http://www.panorama.am/en/society/2015/06/25/gov/

2015 Armenia World Bank approves US$50 million loan to enhance Armenia’s competitiveness and sustainability http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/12/10/world-bank-approves-us50-million-loan-to-enhance-armenias-competitiveness-and-sustainability/

2015 Australia OECD's Pensions at a Glance (2015), page 34 http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/download/8115201e.pdf?expires=1454941956&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=714CAEBFBD5A10B959B753B91642A74D

2015 Azerbaijan New jobs for people with disabilities http://www.azernews.az/business/85582.html

2015 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan improves system of disability evaluation http://abc.az/eng/news_15_09_2015_90778.html

2015 Azerbaijan Functional requirements to automated system of targeted social aid approved in Azerbaijan http://abc.az/eng/news_29_05_2015_88717.html

2015 Azerbaijan В Азербайджане продлены сроки выдачи адресной соцпомощи http://www.trend.az/azerbaijan/society/2367569.html

2015 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan computerizes system of appointment and payment of social benefits http://abc.az/eng/news_08_04_2015_87616.html

2015 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan indexes insurance part of pension http://abc.az/eng/news/86286.html

2015 Bahamas RISE Programme to Reduce Poverty, Produce Healthier, Better-Educated Children and Families http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bis-news-updates/RISE_Programme_to_Reduce_Poverty_Produce_Healthier_Better-Educated_Children_and_Families43153.shtml

2015 Bahrain Registration for Bahrain meat subsidy pay-out opens Tuesday http://www.arabianbusiness.com/registration-for-bahrain-meat-subsidy-pay-out-opens-tuesday-606102.html Year Country Headline URL

2015 Bangladesh Govt seeks to bring more people under social safety net http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2015/06/04/govt-seeks-to-bring-more-people-under-social-safety-net

2015 Bangladesh Number of beneficiaries for old age, disabled and other allowances to increas http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2015/jun/04/number-beneficiaries-old-age-disabled-and-other-allowances-increas

2015 Bangladesh Domestic help protection policy okayed http://www.newsbangladesh.com/english/Domestic-help-protection-policy-okayed/9873

2015 Bangladesh Bangladesh approves its National Social Security Strategy http://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/resources/bangladesh-approves-its-national-social-security-strategy/

2015 Bangladesh Social safety roadmap http://www.thedailystar.net/business/social-safety-roadmap-75603

2015 Belarus Belarus obliges unemployed to pay for ‘social dependency’ http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/16/belarus-fine-unemployed-social-parasite-law

2015 Belarus Social parasites to be deprived of burial allowances http://charter97.org/en/news/2015/7/20/160587/

2015 Belgium Pensions: avant-projet de loi sur la suppression de la bonification diplôme approuvé http://www.lalibre.be/economie/actualite/pensions-avant-projet-de-loi-sur-la-suppression-de-la-bonification-diplome-approuve-54de297d35701001a1b50ff9

2015 Belgium La pension a 67 ans est à l'agenda du conseil des ministres ce vendredi http://www.rtbf.be/info/belgique/detail_la-pension-a-67-ans-ce-vendredi-en-conseil-des-ministres?id=8947639

2015 Bolivia, Plurinational Misión Negro Primero se convertirá en la Ley Orgánica de Seguridad Social de la FANB http://www.minci.gob.ve/2015/12/mision-negro-primero-se-convertira-en-la-ley-organica-de-seguridad-social-de-la-fanb/ State of 2015 Botswana Botswana: Disability Cash Transfers Commence http://allafrica.com/stories/201506091228.html

2015 Brazil Senado aprova aposentadoria compulsória aos 75 para servidores http://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2015/07/senado-aprova-aposentadoria-compulsoria-aos-75-para-servidores.html

2015 Brazil Comissão aprova seguro-desemprego para pescador artesanal http://www2.camara.leg.br/camaranoticias/noticias/TRABALHO-E-PREVIDENCIA/490910-COMISSAO-APROVA-SEGURO-DESEMPREGO-PARA-PESCADOR-ARTESANAL.html

2015 Brazil Empregado domestico passa a ter direito ao FGTS http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/05/1625741-senado-regulamenta-direito-do-trabalhador-domestico.shtml

2015 Brazil Empregado doméstico já pode receber o seguro desemprego http://blogs.atribuna.com.br/direitodotrabalho/2015/09/empregado-domestico-ja-pode-receber-o-seguro-desemprego/

2015 Brazil Diarista pode se inscrever como empreendedora individual http://www.diariodolitoral.com.br/conteudo/64151-diarista-pode-se-inscrever-como-empreendedora-individual

2015 Brazil SP lança o maior programa de combate à pobreza do Estado http://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/spnoticias/lenoticia2.php?id=243560

2015 Brazil Em agosto, 7,3 mil famílias recebem incentivos para agricultura familiar http://www.brasil.gov.br/cidadania-e-justica/2015/08/em-agosto-73-mil-familias-recebem-incentivos-para-agricultura-familiar%20

2015 Brazil Câmara aprova MP que concede seguro-desemprego a trabalhador rural http://www.cenariomt.com.br/noticia/443834/camara-aprova-mp-que-concede-segurodesemprego-a-trabalhador-rural.html

2015 Brazil Parecer sobre seguro-desemprego a agricultor é aprovado http://www.infonet.com.br/economia/ler.asp?id=173336

2015 Brazil Dilma sanciona lei que altera regras do seguro-desemprego com vetos http://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2015/06/dilma-sanciona-lei-que-altera-regras-do-seguro-desemprego-com-vetos.html

2015 Brazil Novo cálculo para aposentadoria passa a valer e muda gradualmente até 2022 http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2015/06/1644412-dilma-publica-mp-com-formula-para-aposentadoria-que-muda-a-cada-2-anos.shtml

2015 Brazil Brasil anuncia un plan de austeridad con recortes de 6.000 millones de euros y subidas de impuestos http://www.rtve.es/noticias/20150915/brasil-anuncia-plan-austeridad-recortes-6000-millones-euros-subidas-impuestos/1218840.shtml

2015 Brazil Presidente Dilma sanciona lei que restringe acesso a pensão por morte http://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2015/06/presidente-dilma-sanciona-lei-que-restringe-acesso-pensao-por-morte.html

2015 Bulgaria Bulgaria Raises Retirement Age as Part of Pension Reform http://www.novinite.com/articles/169620/Bulgaria+Raises+Retirement+Age+as+Part+of+Pension+Reform

2015 Burkina Faso Politique National de Protection Sociale: le processus de diffusion est lance http://burkina24.com/2015/01/07/politique-nationale-de-protection-sociale-le-processus-de-diffusion-est-lance/

2015 Cameroon Cameroun - Sécurité sociale: l’Assurance volontaire fait courir les étudiants http://www.cameroon-info.net/stories/0,66672,@,cameroun-securite-sociale-l-assurance-volontaire-fait-courir-les-etudiants.html

2015 Canada Three new benefits for Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Veterans http://www.draytonvalleywesternreview.com/2015/08/10/three-new-benefits-for-canadian-armed-forces-personnel-and-veterans

2015 Chile Enero de 2016 se implementa sistema que reemplazará a la ficha de protección social http://www.ministeriodesarrollosocial.gob.cl/noticias/2015/09/11/enero-de-2016-se-implementa-sistema-que-reemplazara-a-la-ficha-de-proteccion-social

2015 China Social Protection Key to Poverty Alleviation http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/opinion/2015/11/09/social-protection-key-to-poverty-alleviation

2015 China China publica medidas para unificar sistema de pensiones http://espanol.cri.cn/741/2015/01/16/1s338172.htm

2015 China China to improve pension system for veterans http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-10/07/c_134689860.htm

2015 China China to expand medical insurance for major illnesses http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/02/us-china-healthcare-idUSKCN0Q701D20150802#Zvwi5GAaZQcLljur.97

2015 China Guangdong, China mulls paid menstrual leave for female employees https://www.hongkongfp.com/2015/11/06/guangdong-mulls-paid-period-leave-for-female-employees/

2015 China China to raise retirement age as pressure on pension fund rises http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/10/us-china-parliament-labour-idUSKBN0M60CY20150310

2015 Colombia Mi Casa Ya le ayuda a cumplir el sueño de tener Casa Propia http://www.micasaya.gov.co/

2015 Congo, Democratic Sécurité sociale : vers une assurance maladie pour tous http://adiac-congo.com/content/securite-sociale-vers-une-assurance-maladie-pour-tous-34495 Republic of the 2015 Congo, Democratic Lutte contre la pauvreté: lancement de la campagne d’identification des ménages éligibles au projet Lisungi http://www.adiac-congo.com/content/lutte-contre-la-pauvrete-lancement-de-la-campagne-didentification-des-menages-eligibles-au Republic of the 2015 Costa Rica CCSS cierra posibilidad para adelantar pensión por vejez http://www.nacion.com/economia/finanzas/Caja-cierra-posibilidad-adelantar-pension_0_1515848433.html

2015 Costa Rica Caja autoriza a gais para que aseguren a sus parejas http://www.nacion.com/nacional/salud-publica/Caja-autoriza-gais-aseguren-parejas_0_1416258431.html

2015 Costa Rica Más personas con pensiones no contributivas http://www.diarioextra.com/Noticia/detalle/270999/

2015 Costa Rica Pensiones mínimas subirán ¢98, las máximas ¢1.160 por mes http://www.crhoy.com/pensiones-minimas-subiran-%C2%A298-las-maximas-%C2%A21-160-por-mes/

2015 Côte d'Ivoire Bédié appelle les populations à adhérer à la Couverture maladie universelle http://news.abidjan.net/h/519647.html

2015 Côte d'Ivoire Le gouvernement annonce la création d'une Plateforme nationale de protection sociale en Côte d'Ivoire http://news.abidjan.net/h/560514.html

2015 Croatia One-stop shop for benefits to be launched in October http://dalje.com/en-croatia/one-stop-shop-for-benefits-to-be-launched-in-october/540565

2015 Cuba Un programa que mira al futuro de un país http://www.granma.cu/cuba/2015-07-09/un-programa-que-mira-al-futuro-de-un-pais Year Country Headline URL

2015 Dominican Republic Dominican Republic receives $75m to upgrade social protection http://www.publicfinanceinternational.org/news/2015/03/dominican-republic-receives-75m-to-upgrade-social-protection/

2015 Dominican Republic BID aprueba US$300 millones para Seguridad Social y gasto en salud http://hoy.com.do/bid-aprueba-us300-millones-para-seguridad-social-y-gasto-en-salud/

2015 Ecuador Afiliación de amas de casa desde octubre http://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2015/09/24/nota/5144405/afiliacion-amas-casa-octubre

2015 Ecuador Con la aprobación de la Ley de Justicia Laboral las amas de casa accederán a la seguridad social http://www.desarrollosocial.gob.ec/ministra-vaca-jones-comparecio-en-el-pleno-de-la-asamblea-en-el-marco-del-debate-de-la-propuesta-de-ley-de-seguridad-social/

2015 Ecuador Issfa suspende pago de pensión a hijas solteras http://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2015/08/01/nota/5047597/issfa-suspende-pago-pension-hijas-solteras

2015 Egypt World Bank approves $400 mn for two Egyptian social schemes http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/127417/Business/Economy/World-Bank-approves--mn-for-two-Egyptian-social-sc.aspx

2015 Egypt National project for social protection launched in Egypt’s villages: Prime minister http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2015/01/10/national-project-social-protection-launched-egypts-villages-prime-minister/

2015 Egypt US$400 Million Program to Support 1.5 million Poor Egyptian Families through Enhanced Social Safety http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2015/04/10/us400-million-program-to-support-15-million-poor-egyptian-families-through-enhanced-social-safety-nets Nets 2015 Egypt Egypt's president approves $400mn loan from IBRD for social scheme http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/173145/Business/Economy/Egypts-president-approves-mn-loan-from-IBRD-for-so.aspx

2015 Egypt World Bank approves $500M loan for social housing project in Egypt http://www.thecairopost.com/news/149451/business/world-bank-approves-500m-loan-for-social-housing-project-in-egypt

2015 Fiji Stakeholders partner to strenghten child protection in Fiji http://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Center/Press-Releases/STAKEHOLDERS-PARTNER-TO-STRENGTHEN-CHILD-PROTECTIO.aspx

2015 Fiji Fund shows support http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=291332

2015 Finland Proposal: Public sector employees to retire at 65 – pension indexed to longer life expectancy http://yle.fi/uutiset/proposal_public_sector_employees_to_retire_at_65__pension_indexed_to_longer_life_expectancy/8016642

2015 France Les marins naviguant à l'étranger pourront bénéficier du régime de l'ENIM http://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/les-marins-naviguant-letranger-pourront-beneficier-du-regime-de-lenim

2015 France Les frais d’affiliation à la sécurité sociale étudiante fixés à 215 euros http://www.patrimoine-magazine.eu/les-frais-daffiliation-a-la-securite-sociale-etudiante-fixes-a-215-euros-3010192015.html

2015 France Le ministre du travail promet des formations gratuites pour les chômeurs de longue durée http://mobile.lemonde.fr/emploi/article/2015/02/09/le-ministre-du-travail-promet-des-formations-gratuites-pour-les-chomeurs-de-longue-duree_4573108_1698637.html

2015 France Comme annoncé en mai dernier, diverses mesures ont été adoptées afin de simplifier et de sécuriser http://business.lesechos.fr/entrepreneurs/ressources-humaines/6449304-le-compte-penibilite-est-simplifie-202475.php l'application du compte pénibilité 2015 France Budget de la Sécu 2016 : les 3 mesures qui impactent les assurés https://www.toutsurmesfinances.com/assurance/budget-de-la-secu-2016-les-3-mesures-qui-impactent-les-assures.html

2015 France Cumul emploi-retraite: les règles ont changé au 1er janvier 2015 http://lentreprise.lexpress.fr/rh-management/droit-travail/cumul-emploi-retraite-les-regles-ont-change-au-1er-janvier-2015_1647328.html#TVOmjf51lhuvq74v.99

2015 France Mutuelle: les nouvelles règles de l'aide à la complémentaire santé http://www.lemonde.fr/argent/article/2015/07/01/mutuelle-les-nouvelles-regles-de-l-aide-a-la-complementaire-sante_4665843_1657007.html

2015 France La protection universelle maladie votée à l’assemblée http://www.lasantepublique.fr/politiques-publiques-et-organisation-des-soins/24102015,la-protection-universelle-maladie-votee-a-l-assemblee,1163.html

2015 France Accidents mortels du travail: pacsés et concubins alignés sur les conjoints http://www.liberation.fr/societe/2015/06/13/accidents-mortels-du-travail-pacses-et-concubins-alignes-sur-les-conjoints_1328948

2015 France Touraine débloque 40 millions d'euros pour les soins palliatifs http://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/2015/10/12/20002-20151012ARTFIG00043-touraine-debloque-40millions-d-euros-pour-les-soins-palliatifs.php

2015 France Retraites : un prélèvement « à la source » pour les artistes auteurs http://www.toutsurlaretraite.com/retraites-un-prelevement-a-la-source-pour-les-artistes-auteurs.html

2015 France Compte pénibilité : les derniers décrets publiés au Journal officiel http://www.franceinfo.fr/actu/societe/article/deux-nouveaux-decrets-publies-au-journal-officiel-pour-le-compte-de-penibilite-755337

2015 France Ce que va apporter la protection universelle maladie http://www.la-croix.com/Actualite/France/Ce-que-va-apporter-la-protection-universelle-maladie-2015-10-07-1365511

2015 France Une prime d'activité pour un million de jeunes http://www.lejdd.fr/Economie/Un-million-de-jeunes-toucheront-la-prime-d-activite-728626

2015 France Pénibilité : la loi à l'épreuve du terrain http://www.lesechos.fr/journal20150209/lec1_enquete/0204121922305-penibilite-la-loi-a-lepreuve-du-terrain-1091343.php?yCBWUbcjeCZ5KhUA.99

2015 France Young people who work will receive the premium of activity – Les Echos http://newseconomymarket.blogspot.ch/2015/03/young-people-who-work-will-receive.html

2015 France Allocations familiales: la baisse, c'est aujourd'hui pour 500.000 familles http://lci.tf1.fr/economie/consommation/allocations-familiales-la-baisse-c-est-aujourd-hui-pour-500-000-8642094.html

2015 Georgia Georgia introduces a new child benefit, strengthening its commitment to an inclusive lifecycle approach to http://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/resources/georgia-introduces-a-new-child-benefit-strengthening-its-commitment-to-an-inclusive-lifecycle-approach-to-social-security/ social security 2015 Ghana National Household Registry project launched http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/National-Household-Registry-project-launched-369888

2015 Ghana Govt extends LEAP payment on e-zwich to 185 districts http://graphic.com.gh/business/business-news/55204-govt-extends-leap-payment-on-e-zwich-to-185-districts.html

2015 Ghana $50m loan for social programmes http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=351027

2015 Ghana Ghana, US sign $5 million Child Protection agreement http://gbcghana.com/1.4770515

2015 Ghana Government to increase LEAP beneficiaries to 250,000 in 2016 http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2015/november-13th/government-to-increase-leap-beneficiaries-to-250000-in-2016.php

2015 Ghana Government addresses poverty under the NSPS program http://www.spyghana.com/government-addresses-poverty-nsps-program/

2015 Ghana 150,000 households to benefit from LEAP in June http://pulse.com.gh/news/social-intervention-150-000-households-to-benefit-from-leap-in-june-id3768746.html

2015 Ghana LEAP making significant strides – Nana Oye http://www.kasapafmonline.com/2015/10/leap-making-significant-strides-nana-oye/

2015 Ghana Government increases LEAP cash http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-increases-LEAP-cash-374641

2015 Ghana LEAP allowances increased http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/49937-leap-allowances-increased.html

2015 Ghana Ghana government to increase LEAP allowance https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2015/05/21/ghana-government-to-increase-leap-allowance/

2015 Ghana Govt reduces allocation to social protection pogrammes http://citifmonline.com/2015/11/30/govt-reduces-allocation-to-social-protection-pogrammes/

2015 Ghana Gender Ministry launches project for aged http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=341590

2015 Greece Athènes adopte envers et contre tout sa loi sur la pauvreté http://www.euractiv.fr/sections/euro-finances/athenes-adopte-envers-et-contre-tout-sa-loi-sur-la-pauvrete-313025?utm_source=EurActiv+Newsletter&utm_campaign=7ed5adc81d- newsletter_derni%C3%A8res_infos&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_da6c5d4235-7ed5adc81d-55402 2015 Haiti Les artistes bénéficieront d'une sécurité sociale http://www.metropolehaiti.com/metropole/full_une_fr.php?id=27700 Year Country Headline URL

2015 Honduras Honduras: Ley consolida pagos al IHSS y al RAP en una sola cuenta http://www.elheraldo.hn/inicio/838274-331/honduras-ley-consolida-pagos-al-ihss-y-al-rap-en-una-sola

2015 Honduras Todo lo que tienes que saber sobre la Ley de Protección Social http://www.laprensa.hn/honduras/838074-410/todo-lo-que-tienes-que-saber-sobre-la-ley-de-protecci%C3%B3n-social

2015 Hong Kong, China Flexible policy for existing civil servants who want to stay on after 60 http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/1823475/flexible-policy-existing-civil-servants-who-want-stay-after-60

2015 India Access to Higher Education for Economically Poor http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/access-to-higher-education-for-economically-poor-115121701135_1.html

2015 India Govt proposes raising retirement age of scientists from 60 to 65 http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-proposes-raising-retirement-age-of-scientists-from-60-to-65/article1-1306917.aspx

2015 India Govt plans a Jan-Dhan for social security http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Govt-plans-a-Jan-Dhan-for-social-security/articleshow/46425391.cms

2015 India UT bids goodbye to fair price shops, launches DBT scheme for food grains http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/UT-bids-goodbye-to-fair-price-shops-launches-DBT-scheme-for-food-grains/articleshow/48941756.cms

2015 India Government to roll out cash transfer of food subsidies from September: Official http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-07-02/news/64039368_1_subsidy-bill-direct-benefit-transfer-scheme-bank-accounts

2015 India 305 cities identified under "Housing for All" scheme http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-08-30/news/66032853_1_housing-mission-affordable-housing-two-crore-houses

2015 India Food subsidy of Rs. 1, 13,171 crore released during 2014-15 http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/food-subsidy-of-rs-1-13-171-crore-released-during-2014-115120400509_1.html

2015 India PM Narendra Modi launches 3 social security schemes http://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/pm-narendra-modi-launches-3-social-security-schemes/70984/

2015 India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch insurance, pension schemes on May 9 http://ibnlive.in.com/news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-to-launch-insurance-pension-schemes-on-may-9/542979-3.html

2015 India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch insurance, pension schemes on May 9 http://ibnlive.in.com/news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-to-launch-insurance-pension-schemes-on-may-9/542979-3.htmlhttp://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/pm-narendra-modi- launches-3-social-security-schemes/70984/ 2015 India India’s Provident Fund Scheme to see Significant Change in 2015 http://www.india-briefing.com/news/indias-provident-fund-scheme-significant-2015-9661.html/

2015 India Govt to start social health protection plan http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/01/16/national/govt-to-start-social-health-protection-plan/400426.html

2015 India Government plans radical changes in EPF law http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Government-plans-radical-changes-in-EPF-law/articleshow/46547102.cms

2015 India Age limit under EPFO pension scheme may be raised to 60 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Age-limit-under-EPFO-pension-scheme-may-be-raised-to-60/articleshow/46257739.cms

2015 Indonesia As EU scraps aid, Indonesia introduces health insurance for the poor http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/eu-scraps-aid-indonesia-introduces-health-insurance-poor-311594?utm_source=EurActiv+Newsletter&utm_campaign=3247ccb32a- newsletter_daily_update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bab5f0ea4e-3247ccb32a-245514997 2015 Indonesia BPJS Ketenagakerjaan to Cover Informal-Sector Workers as of July http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/business/bpjs-ketenagakerjaan-cover-informal-sector-workers-july/

2015 Indonesia Social security for all workers http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/07/07/social-security-all-workers.html

2015 Ireland Two weeks' paid leave for new dads next year http://www.independent.ie/business/budget/news/two-weeks-paid-leave-for-new-dads-next-year-31608569.html

2015 Ireland Department cuts welfare payments to more than 14,000 http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/department-cuts-welfare-payments-to-more-than-14-000-1.2305775

2015 Ireland More than 30,000 families will lose lone-parent payment in July http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/more-than-30000-families-will-lose-loneparent-payment-in-july-31004488.html

2015 Israel Amendment Regarding Income Test for Holocaust Survivors http://www.btl.gov.il/English%20Homepage/Publications/Summary%20of%20Trends%20and%20Developments%20in%20Social%20Security/Documents/developments2014.pdf

2015 Jamaica IDB to support Jamaica's social protection strategy http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-IDB-to-support-Jamaica's-social-protection-strategy-28099.html

2015 Kazakhstan Получать соцвыплаты безработным с 1 апреля станет проще в РК http://tengrinews.kz/private_finance/poluchat-sotsvyiplatyi-bezrabotnyim-1-aprelya-stanet-prosche-270760/

2015 Kenya Kenya: Cash Transfers Change Fortunes of Elderly People in Kuria West http://allafrica.com/stories/201502030780.html

2015 Korea, Democratic N.Korea extending maternity leave – KCNA http://www.nknews.org/2015/07/n-korea-extending-maternity-leave-kcna/ People's Republic of 2015 Korea, Republic of Gov’t to expand health coverage next year http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3000495&cloc=joongangdaily%7Chome%7Cnewslist2

2015 Kyrgyzstan Растительное масло и обогащенную витаминами муку за общественно полезную работу получат http://ru.sputnik.kg/society/20150124/1014128558.html малоимущие граждане. Министерством соцразвития будут предложены работа по улучшению облика своих сел и обучение востребованным специальностям 2015 Lebanon Majdalani : La couverture médicale des retraités améliorera les conditions de vie des citoyens http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/924698/majdalani-la-couverture-medicale-des-retraites-ameliorera-les-conditions-de-vie-des-citoyens.html

2015 Lesotho Lesotho Launched National Social Protection Strategy http://www.povertist.com/lesotho-launched-national-social-protection-strategy/

2015 Liberia Gov’t, partners resume social cash transfer program http://www.heritageliberia.net/heritagenews/index.php/component/k2/item/1145-gov-t-partners-resume-social-cash-transfer-program

2015 Liberia UNDP Commits US$2 Million To Liberia’s Social Protection Program http://www.gnnliberia.com/articles/2015/02/17/undp-commits-us2-million-liberia%E2%80%99s-social-protection-program

2015 Luxembourg Governo luxemburguês vai criar subsídio de renda de casa para as famílias mais pobres http://www.wort.lu/pt/luxemburgo/alojamento-governo-luxemburgues-vai-criar-subs-dio-de-renda-de-casa-para-as-fam-lias-mais-pobres-5550924e0c88b46a8ce590b9

2015 Macedonia, the former Government Increases Aid to Socially Vulnerable Families http://macedoniaonline.eu/content/view/27779/45/ Yugoslav Republic of 2015 Madagascar Madagascar obtient un prêt de la banque mondiale pour financer les filets de sécurité sociale http://french.xinhuanet.com/2015-12/02/c_134878478.htm

2015 Madagascar Madagascar: World Bank Approves a Social Safety Net Project for Madagascar http://allafrica.com/stories/201509181196.html

2015 Madagascar Protection sociale-Quarante mille familles bientôt boursières http://www.lexpressmada.com/blog/actualites/protection-sociale-quarante-mille-familles-bientot-boursieres-34513/

2015 Malawi Malawi: Govt Sign U.S $29 Million Financial Pact With African Development Bank http://allafrica.com/stories/201506101017.html

2015 Malta Maternity leave fund to be launched, Standard and Poor’s lauds increase in female workers http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-07-15/local-news/Maternity-leave-fund-to-be-launched-Standard-and-Poor-s-lauds-increase-in-female-workers-6736138929

2015 Mauritania Mauritanie : création d'un fonds d'assurance maladie pour les personnes âgées http://apanews.net/news/fr/article.php?id=839853

2015 Mauritania Mauritanie: 19 millions $ de la Banque mondiale pour soutenir les ménages vulnérables http://www.agenceecofin.com/institutions-internationales/1709-32428-mauritanie-19-millions-de-la-banque-mondiale-pour-soutenir-les-menages-vulnerables

2015 Mexico Será obligatoria seguridad social para los choferes http://www.eldiariodecoahuila.com.mx/notas/2015/10/14/sera-obligatoria-seguridad-social-para-choferes-536856.asp

2015 Mexico Regulan plan de pensiones complementarias para magistrados y jueces http://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/b331618/regulan-plan-de-pensiones-complementarias-para-magistrados-y-jueces/

2015 Mongolia ADB to Invest $290 Million in Mongolia in 2015 For Job Creation, Social Protection http://finchannel.com/index.php/business/item/48767-adb-to-invest-290-million-in-mongolia-in-2015-for-job-creation-social-protection Year Country Headline URL

2015 Morocco Assurance maladie pour les étudiants au Maroc : Le projet de loi adopté par le gouvernement http://www.lavieeco.com/news/actualites/assurance-maladie-pour-les-etudiants-au-maroc-le-projet-de-loi-adopte-par-le-gouvernement-33928.html

2015 Morocco AMO pour les étudiants le gouvernement apporte les dernières retouches http://www.lematin.ma/express/2015/amo-pour-les-etudiants_le-gouvernement-apporte-les-dernieres-retouches/228875.html

2015 Morocco Les independants auront (aussi) leur assurance maladie au Maroc http://www.h24info.ma/economie/maroc/les-independants-auront-aussi-leur-assurance-maladie-au-maroc/30785

2015 Mozambique Trabalhadores por conta própria passam a pagar taxa de segurança social http://noticias.mmo.co.mz/2015/06/trabalhadores-por-conta-propria-passam-a-pagar-taxa-de-seguranca-social.html#ixzz3eisCyN71

2015 Myanmar A crucial step for Myanmar: Launch of social protection strategy https://www.devex.com/news/a-crucial-step-for-myanmar-launch-of-social-protection-strategy-85339

2015 Myanmar Myanmar supports mothers with Maternity Cash Transfer programme https://everyone.savethechildren.net/articles/myanmar-supports-mothers-maternity-cash-transfer-programme

2015 Namibia SSC mulls unemployment insurance in plans to extend social protection to informal sector http://www.newera.com.na/2015/03/05/ssc-mulls-unemployment-insurance-plans-extend-social-protection-informal-sector/

2015 Namibia Namibian old age grant increases http://en.starafrica.com/news/namibian-old-age-grant-increases.html

2015 New Zealand Budget 2015: Beneficiaries will be sent back to work sooner http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/budget-2015-beneficiaries-sent-back-work-sooner-6317604

2015 New Zealand Fact Sheet 4 – Increasing Childcare Assistance http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1505/S00375/fact-sheet-4-increasing-childcare-assistance.htm

2015 New Zealand Housing support applications skyrocket after changes http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11501657

2015 New Zealand NZ behind in paid parental leave http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/67570569/nz-behind-in-paid-parental-leave.html

2015 New Zealand PPL extended for parents of pre-term babies https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/ppl-extended-parents-pre-term-babies

2015 Nigeria NSITF To Provide Social Security To Unemployed, Aged Nigerians http://leadership.ng/news/409093/nsitf-provide-social-security-unemployed-aged-nigerians

2015 Nigeria 2016 Budget and poverty alleviation: Matters arising http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/2016-budget-and-poverty-alleviation-matters-arising/

2015 Nigeria NHIS Sets World Record – Introduces Mobile Health Insurance Programme http://www.nhis.gov.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=193:nhis-sets-world-record-introduces-mobile-health-insurance-programme-&catid=34:home

2015 Norway Norwegian Disability Pensions Become Disability Benefits https://www.tyoelake.fi/en/uutiset/2014/Pages/Norwegian-Disability-Pensions-Become-Disability-Benefits.aspx

2015 Occupied Palestinian The cash transfer programme http://transformingcashtransfers.org/gaza/#.VjtzAlh8Pct Territory 2015 Occupied Palestinian EU provides €14 M to West Bank and Gaza families suffering extreme poverty http://english.pnn.ps/2015/07/14/eu-provides-e14-m-to-west-bank-and-gaza-families-suffering-extreme-poverty/ Territory 2015 Oman Draft labour law plans 60-day private sector maternity leave in Oman http://www.timesofoman.com/News/52601/Article-Draft-labour-law-plans-60-day-private-sector-maternity-leave-in-Oman

2015 Pakistan How Pakistan’s National Health Insurance Program Will Work http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2015/12/31/how-pakistans-national-health-insurance-program-will-work/

2015 Pakistan Number of BISP beneficiaries may soar to 5.5 million http://www.brecorder.com/top-stories/0/1189483/

2015 Panama World Bank Supports New Productive Opportunities for 600,000 Panamanians http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2015/09/23/new-productive-opportunities-for-panamanians

2015 Panama Gobierno cumple con aumento a jubilados y pensionados https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/582-Gobierno-cumple-con-aumento-a-jubilados-y-pensionados

2015 Paraguay Hacienda e INDI firman convenio sobre pensión alimentaria http://www.lanacion.com.py/2015/08/06/hacienda-e-indi-firman-convenio-sobre-pension-alimentaria/

2015 Paraguay Paraguay dispone de otros US$ 100 millones del Banco Mundial http://www.hoy.com.py/nacionales/paraguay-dispone-de-otros-us-100-millones-del-banco-mundial

2015 Peru Gobierno lanza original programa social para ayudar a jóvenes pobres que quieran asistir a la universidad http://www.bolsamania.com/peru/noticias/economia/peru-lanza-original-programa-social-para-ayudar-a-jovenes-pobres-que-quieran-asistir-a-la-universidad--895415.html

2015 Peru Los programas sociales del Midis priorizan atención en Amazonía http://www.elperuano.com.pe/edicion/noticia-los-programas-sociales-del-midis-priorizan-atencion-amazonia-31435.aspx#.VcSqwFg9Lct

2015 Peru Pensión 65 incrementó su cobertura para adultos mayores en pobreza en 24% http://gestion.pe/economia/pension-65-incremento-su-cobertura-adultos-mayores-pobreza-extrema-24-2138401

2015 Peru Pensión para personas con discapacidad severa en 2015 http://www.elperuano.com.pe/edicion/noticia-pension-para-personas-discapacidad-severa-2015-23030.aspx#.VeAnUlg9Lcs

2015 Peru Ejecutivo reducirá número de beneficiarios del programa Juntos en 2016 http://canaln.pe/actualidad/ejecutivo-reducira-numero-beneficiarios-programa-juntos-2016-n201522

2015 Peru PERÚ: EsSalud fortalece sus servicios con nueva infraestructura http://www.entornointeligente.com/articulo/6363253/PERU-EsSalud-fortalece-sus-servicios-con-nueva-infraestructura-01072015

2015 Philippines P12-B for senior high school voucher program http://www.manilatimes.net/p12-b-for-senior-high-school-voucher-program/232946/

2015 Philippines DSWD delists 68,000 from 4Ps beneficiaries http://davaotoday.com/main/economy/dswd-delists-68000-from-4ps-beneficiaries/

2015 Philippines FEATURE: Identifying who and where the poor are through DSWD’s Listahanan http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1941444016595/feature-identifying-who-and-where-the-poor-are-through-dswd-s-listahanan

2015 Philippines More Cordillera households benefitting from 4Ps http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/2015/09/09/more-cordillera-households-benefitting-4ps-429375

2015 Philippines "Enhanced" system safeguards Pantawid program - DSWD http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/hunger/101539-national-household-targeting-system-dswd-aid-pantawid-program

2015 Philippines DepEd assures subsidy for incoming Senior High School students http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2015/10/29/deped-to-subsidize-fees-of-senior-high-school-students/

2015 Poland Poland: Employment Law Newsletter - September 2015 http://www.mondaq.com/x/431638/employee+rights+labour+relations/Employment+Law+Newsletter+September+2015

2015 Portugal Social Protection for Crew members – New Law http://tpmc.pt/social-protection-for-crew-members-new-law/

2015 Portugal Governo investe 95 milhões de euros para projetos na área social http://www.portugal-incentivos.pt/1/governo_investe_95_milhoes_de_euros_para_projetos_na_area_social_2035906.html

2015 Portugal Como acumular ordenado com subsídio de desemprego http://saldopositivo.cgd.pt/como-acumular-ordenado-com-subsidio-de-desemprego/

2015 Portugal Mota Soares: Medida cheque-formação terá dotação de 67 milhões até 2020 http://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/detalhe/mota_soares_medida_cheque_formacao_tera_dotacao_de_67_milhoes_ate_2020.html

2015 Portugal OECD's Pensions at a Glance (2015), corrigendum http://www.oecd.org/about/publishing/Corrigendum-Pensions-at-a-Glance2015.pdf

2015 Portugal Casas alugadas com rendas baratas chegaram a 2800 famílias http://www.publico.pt/sociedade/noticia/casas-alugadas-com-rendas-baratas-chegaram-a-2800-familias-1704162

2015 Portugal Novo subsídio de renda pode chegar a 42 mil famílias http://rr.sapo.pt/informacao_detalhe.aspx?fid=25&did=191616 Year Country Headline URL

2015 Portugal Governo muda protecção na invalidez e acaba com lista de doenças http://www.publico.pt/sociedade/noticia/governo-muda-proteccao-na-invalidez-e-acaba-com-lista-de-doencas-1699160

2015 Portugal Aprovado subsídio de renda para inquilinos idosos ou com carência financeira http://www.dn.pt/inicio/economia/interior.aspx?content_id=4644468

2015 Portugal Governo congela pensões por acidente de trabalho http://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/detalhe/governo_congela_pensoes_por_acidente_de_trabalho.html

2015 Portugal Maioria adia nova licença do pai devido a custo por quantificar http://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/emprego/mercado_de_trabalho/detalhe/maioria_adia_nova_licenca_do_pai_devido_a_custo_por_quantificar.html

2015 Portugal Medida Pensionistas independentes com dívidas passam a ter menos cortes http://www.noticiasaominuto.com/economia/387346/pensionistas-independentes-com-dividas-passam-a-ter-menos-cortes

2015 Russian Federation From today, the average size of the old-age insurance pension in Russia will be about 13 thousand rubles. http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/1298037/ The government decided to index pensions, based on the growth in consumer prices for 2014 2015 Rwanda Rwanda: WB Approves U.S. $70 Millon Social Protection Funding http://allafrica.com/stories/201501260136.html

2015 Rwanda Rwanda: World Bank Group to Strengthen Rwanda's Social Protection System http://allafrica.com/stories/201512021074.html

2015 Rwanda Rwanda: Kagame Approves Bill Seeking 100 Percent Payment for Mothers On Maternity Leave http://allafrica.com/stories/201503240230.html

2015 Saudi Arabia 10-week paid maternity leave from next year http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/804181

2015 Senegal Le projet de l’OSIRIS vise la protection des populations rurales, selon son chef http://www.find-xtrem.com/actualites/economie/article/thies-un-projet-pour-ameliorer-la-protection-sociale-des-populations-rurales

2015 Senegal Sénégal: Prévention des accidents et maladies professionnelles - La politique nationale de santé et de http://fr.allafrica.com/stories/201501220721.html sécurité validée 2015 Senegal Un registre national unique pour réduire les inégalités sociales (Dr Anta Sarr Diacko) http://www.sen24heures.com/?Un-registre-national-unique-pour

2015 Senegal Le gouvernement sénégalais élabore un registre unique des ménages vulnérables (responsable) http://fr.starafrica.com/actualites/le-gouvernement-senegalais-elabore-un-registre-unique-des-menages-vulnerables-responsable.html

2015 Senegal Couverture Maladie Sociale: 2,4 millions de Sénégalais dans les viseurs en 2016 http://www.senenews.com/2015/11/04/couverture-maladie-sociale-24-millions-de-senegalais-dans-les-viseurs-en-2016_143296.html

2015 Senegal Africa: World Bank Helps Senegal Strengthen Social Safety Nets http://allafrica.com/stories/201502200332.html

2015 Sierra Leone 126,000 People to Benefit from Cash Grants through New Social Safety Net Program in Sierra Leone http://www.salonemonitor.net/126000-people-to-benefit-from-cash-grants-through-new-social-safety-net-program-in-sierra-leone/

2015 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone gets $44m World Bank support targeting extremely poor people http://makonitimes.com/2015/12/18/sierra-leone-gets-44m-world-bank-support-targeting-extremely-poor-people/

2015 Singapore NDR 2015: Enhanced Baby Bonus, more paternity leave among measures to give families a boost http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndr-2015-enhanced-baby/2070568.html

2015 Singapore Singapore Budget 2015: Employers have incentives to hire older workers: Amy Khor http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/singapore-budget-2015-employers-have-incentives-hire-old

2015 Slovakia MPs override Kiska veto on minimum pension bill http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20058107/mps-override-kiska-veto-on-minimum-pension-bill.html

2015 Slovakia IFP: Tax system favours families with children http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20063479/ifp-tax-system-favours-families-with-children.html

2015 South Africa Universal health care is a tall order given southern Africa’s poor finances http://theconversation.com/universal-health-care-is-a-tall-order-given-southern-africas-poor-finances-48949

2015 South Africa Learning more about the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme http://phoenixsun.co.za/27513/learning-more-about-the-finance-linked-individual-subsidy-programme/

2015 Spain Congreso aprueba hoy definitivamente la nueva protección social de trabajadores del mar http://www.europapress.es/economia/laboral-00346/noticia-congreso-aprueba-hoy-definitivamente-nueva-proteccion-social-trabajadores-mar-20151013081644.html

2015 Spain Báñez anuncia un nuevo programa que beneficiará a 1,2 millones de parados http://www.efe.com/efe/espana/economia/banez-anuncia-un-nuevo-programa-que-beneficiara-a-1-2-millones-de-parados/10003-2710789

2015 Spain El Gobierno reparte 51,5 millones de euros a las autonomías para el plan de activación del empleo http://www.rtve.es/noticias/20150724/gobierno-reparte-515-millones-euros-autonomias-para-plan-activacion-del-empleo/1186862.shtml

2015 Spain El cáncer de laringe por inhalación de amianto, una enfermedad profesional http://www.elconfidencial.com/ultima-hora-en-vivo/2015-09-11/el-cancer-de-laringe-por-inhalacion-de-amianto-una-enfermedad-profesional_683761/

2015 Spain La nueva subida de las pensiones a las madres trabajadoras costará 330 millones en cuatro años http://www.expansion.com/economia/2015/06/11/5579d9b246163f16658b4598.html

2015 Spain El complemento para la pensión de las madres españolas entrará en vigor en enero http://www.abc.es/economia/20150919/abci-pension-madres-subida-201509171335.html

2015 Spain Las pensiones subirán un 0,25% en 2016 http://www.mayoresudp.org/las-pensiones-subiran-un-025-en-2016/

2015 Sweden Swedish men get boost to parental leave http://www.west-info.eu/swedish-men-get-boost-to-parental-leave/

2015 Sweden Swedish fathers to get third month of paid paternity leave http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/28/swedish-fathers-paid-paternity-parental-leave

2015 Tanzania, United Spain gives Tanzania $172m http://www.busiweek.com/index1.php?Ctp=2&pI=3457&pLv=3&srI=49&spI=27 Republic of 2015 Thailand Strengthening the roots of society http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/special-reports/527947/strengthening-the-roots-of-society

2015 Togo Faure Gnassingbé lance le projet « Filet de protection sociale » à Kara http://www.lomeinfos.com/2015/01/faure-gnassingbe-lance-le-projet-filet-de-protection-sociale-a-kara/#sthash.90lcmCMa.dpuf

2015 Togo Togo: health insurance for farmers and craftsmen http://www.africatopsuccess.com/en/2015/02/12/togo-health-insurance-for-farmers-and-craftsmen-3/

2015 Tunisia Tunisia: Habib Essid Outlines Social Measures Taken in First 100 Days in Office http://allafrica.com/stories/201506060120.html

2015 Turkey Social protection spending increasing in Turkey http://aa.com.tr/en/turkey/social-protection-spending-increasing-in-turkey/492440

2015 Uganda Uganda: Govt Extends Senior Citizens Grant to 40 More Districts http://allafrica.com/stories/201508241555.html

2015 Uganda Gov’t developing social protection policy http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/666076-gov-t-developing-social-protection-policy.html

2015 Ukraine President approves additional measures to improve social protection of ATO participants http://www.mil.gov.ua/en/news/2015/03/19/president-approves-additional-measures-to-improve-social-protection-of-ato-participants/

2015 Ukraine Порошенко одобрил увеличение соцпомощи малообеспеченным семьям http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/poroshenko-odobril-uvelichenie-socpomoschi-maloobespechennym-semyam-170237_.html

2015 Ukraine Families of deceased soldiers to receive UAH 882,000, soldiers with disabilities from UAH 264,600 to UAH http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/278961.html 441,000 - law 2015 Ukraine Poroshenko signs law on social protection of demobilized servicemen http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/260526.html

2015 Ukraine После пенсионной реформы украинцы смогут наследовать пенсии умерших родственников http://ru.tsn.ua/groshi/posle-pensionnoy-reformy-ukraincy-smogut-nasledovat-pensii-umershih-rodstvennikov-424042.html Year Country Headline URL

2015 Ukraine Amendments to laws on Ukrainian pension system take effect http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/242896.html

2015 United Kingdom Universal credit benefit roll-out '£600m under budget' http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-31476172

2015 United Kingdom Tory lies to 67,000 disabled Scots: Chancellor George Osborne's broken promise to protect vulnerable http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/tory-lies-67000-disabled-scots-6105572

2015 United Kingdom UK's £12bn welfare bill passes parliament despite Labour revolt http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/uks-12bn-welfare-bill-passes-parliament-despite-labour-revolt-1511758

2015 United Kingdom England: Plans to make social housing tenants who earn more pay higher rents http://www.scottishhousingnews.com/5906/england-plans-to-make-social-housing-tenants-who-earn-more-pay-higher-rents/

2015 United Kingdom Chancellor extends parental leave to working grandparents http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/nursery-world/news/1154132/chancellor-extends-parental-leave-to-working-grandparents

2015 United Kingdom Sick-note' culture to be stamped out under radical new scheme http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11421844/Sick-note-culture-to-be-stamped-out-under-radical-new-scheme.html

2015 United States Obama signs largest healthcare bill since Obamacare into law http://rt.com/usa/250437-obama-medicare-fix-law/

2015 United States Obama to extend sick leave to 300k employees of federal contractors http://nypost.com/2015/09/06/obama-to-extend-sick-leave-to-300k-employees-of-federal-contractors/

2015 United States President Obama proposes paid leave for pregnancy, sickness http://www.fastcompany.com/3041036/fast-feed/president-obama-proposes-paid-leave-for-pregnancy-sickness

2015 United States Dayton first major Ohio city to offer paid parental leave http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/local/dayton-to-offer-paid-parental-leave/nnRM5/

2015 United States Navy Triples Maternity Leave to 18 Weeks for Sailors, Marines http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2015/07/08/navy-triples-maternity-leave-18-weeks-sailors-marines/

2015 Uruguay El Ejecutivo promulgó la Ley que crea el Sistema Nacional Integrado de Cuidados http://www.lr21.com.uy/politica/1266760-poder-ejecutivo-promulga-ley-sistema-nacional-cuidados

2015 Venezuela, Bolivarian Presentan en Maracaibo Ley Orgánica de Cultura y Ley de Protección Social al Trabajador y a la http://noticiaaldia.com/2015/03/presentan-en-maracaibo-ley-organica-de-cultura-y-ley-de-proteccion-social-al-trabajador-y-a-la-trabajadora-cultural/ Republic of Trabajadora Cultural 2015 Venezuela, Bolivarian Más de 7.800 artistas, cultores y creadores están afiliados al Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Social http://www.correodelorinoco.gob.ve/tema-dia/mas-7-800-artistas-cultores-y-creadores-estan-afiliados-al-sistema-nacional-seguridad-social/ Republic of 2015 Venezuela, Bolivarian Misión En Amor Mayor cumple tres años de inclusión y justicia http://www.avn.info.ve/contenido/misi%C3%B3n-amor-mayor-cumple-tres-a%C3%B1os-inclusi%C3%B3n-y-justicia Republic of 2015 Venezuela, Bolivarian Presidente Maduro aprueba contrato de la administración pública http://www.telesurtv.net/news/Presidente-Maduro-aprueba-contrato-de-la-administracion-publica-20151120-0038.html Republic of 2015 Venezuela, Bolivarian Misión Robinson II Productiva apunta a la formación técnica para fortalecer la economía nacional http://www.avn.info.ve/contenido/misi%C3%B3n-robinson-productiva-ii-apunta-formaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica-para-fortalecer-econom%C3%ADa-nacional Republic of 2015 Viet Nam Retirement age extended http://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/271309/retirement-age-extended.html

2015 Viet Nam 100 milliards de dôngs pour le bien-être social à Quang Tri http://lecourrier.vn/100-milliards-de-dongs-pour-le-bien-etre-social-a-quang-tri/181926.html

2015 Viet Nam Le PM inaugure le portail de la sécurité sociale du Vietnam http://fr.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Le-PM-inaugure-le-portail-de-la-securite-sociale-du-Vietnam/20155/52966.vnplus

2015 Viet Nam HCM City aims to increase health insurance coverage http://vietnamnews.vn/society/265318/hcm-city-aims-to-increase-health-insurance-coverage.html

2015 Viet Nam Vietnamese men to get up to 14 days paternity leave http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/vietnamese-men-to-get-up-to-14-days-paternity-leave-53264.html

2015 Zambia Government intends to social cash transfer beneficiaries from 148 000 to 2 million people-Kabanshi https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/04/government-intends-to-social-cash-transfer-beneficiaries-from-148-000-to-2-million-people-kabanshi/

2015 Zambia Zambia: More Districts to Access Social Cash Transfer http://allafrica.com/stories/201512031205.html

2015 Zambia Govt extends social cash transfer http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=12316

2015 Zambia Government intends to social cash transfer beneficiaries from 148 000 to 2 million people-Kabanshi http://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/04/government-intends-to-social-cash-transfer-beneficiaries-from-148-000-to-2-million-people-kabanshi/

2015 Zambia 800,000 get social cash transfer http://www.times.co.zm/?p=62548

2014 Argentina El Gobierno oficializó la puesta en marcha del Plan Progresar http://www.minutouno.com/notas/311716-el-gobierno-oficializo-la-puesta-marcha-del-plan-progresar

2014 Argentina Empleadas domésticas: cómo es el nuevo régimen de ART http://www.presupuestofamiliar.com.ar/empleadas-domesticas-como-es-el-regimen-de-art/

2014 Argentina Buenos Aires lanza en noviembre un subsidio de arriendo inspirado en sistema chileno http://impresa.elmercurio.com/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?dt=2014-10-12&dtB=14-10-2014%200:00:00&PaginaId=17&bodyid=3

2014 Armenia World Bank Supports Integrated Social Service Delivery in Armenia http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2014/03/24/world-bank-integrated-social-service-delivery-armenia

2014 Azerbaijan Адресная социальная помощь: перезагрузка http://interfax.az/view/609427

2014 Belgium Belgique : l’âge de la retraite passera à 67 ans d'ici 2030 http://www.lesechos.fr/monde/europe/0203838097341-belgique-lage-de-la-retraite-passera-a-67-ans-1050872.php

2014 Belgium Personnel de maison : Changements à partir du 01 octobre 2014 http://www.presscenter.org/fr/pressrelease/20140922/personnel-de-maison-changements-a-partir-du-01-octobre-2014

2014 Cambodia Gov’t preps new health plan http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-preps-new-health-plan

2014 Cameroon World Bank to help build Safety Net System aimed at reducing Poverty and vulnerability in Cameroon http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2014/04/02/world-bank-to-help-build-safety-net-system-aimed-at-reducing-poverty-and-vulnerability-in-cameroon

2014 Chad World Bank to help reduce high rates of maternal and child Mortality in Chad http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2014/05/29/world-bank-help-reduce-high-rates-maternal-child-mortality-chad

2014 China China integrates rural, urban pensions to guarantee social fairness http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-02/13/c_126130848.htm

2014 China China mulls higher fines to ensure work safety http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140825/china-mulls-higher-fines-ensure-work-safety

2014 Croatia WB okays loan to help modernise Croatia's social protection system http://dalje.com/en-economy/wb-okays-loan-to-help-modernise-croatias-social-protection-system/522619

2014 Djibouti Djibouti : l’assurance maladie universelle, c’est pour la fin de l’année http://www.jeuneafrique.com/50066/societe/djibouti-l-assurance-maladie-universelle-c-est-pour-la-fin-de-l-ann-e

2014 Ecuador El subsidio estatal a la jubilación no tiene porcentaje fijo en la reforma http://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/subsidio-estatal-jubilacion-reforma-laboral.html

2014 El Salvador Asamblea aprueba Ley de Desarrollo y Protección Social http://www.laprensagrafica.com/2014/04/03/asamblea-aprueba-ley-de-desarrollo-y-proteccion-social

2014 Ethiopia World Bank provides $600 million loan to Ethiopia http://www.newbusinessethiopia.com/index.php/world-news1/item/106-world-bank-provides-600-million-loan-to-ethiopia

2014 Faeroe Islands Scandinavia Pension Summary http://euracs.eu/summaries/scandinavia-pension-summary/ Year Country Headline URL

2014 France Budget de la Sécurité sociale : les familles priées de se serrer la ceinture en 2015 http://www.lesechos.fr/economie-france/budget-fiscalite/0203815648390-budget-de-la-securite-sociale-les-familles-priees-de-se-serrer-la-ceinture-en-2015-1047853.php

2014 France France to extend its Youth Guarantee scheme http://www.euractiv.com/sections/social-europe-jobs/france-extend-its-youth-guarantee-scheme-310521

2014 France Hollande resteure une allocation pour les chômeurs proches de la retraite http://www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeurs/article/2014/11/07/hollande-restaure-une-allocation-pour-les-chomeurs-proches-de-la-retraite_4520280_4355770.html#ptavdBiD3ezb3d6F.99

2014 France Assurance santé : l’entreprise doit jouer collectif, loi oblige http://www.lesechos.fr/enjeux/business-stories/management/0203869383879-assurance-sante-lentreprise-doit-jouer-collectif-loi-oblige-1058867.php?6wymxBcBjOCQUAed.99

2014 France Dépendance : une loi pour aider les seniors à rester chez eux http://www.lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/2014/09/08/01016-20140908ARTFIG00302-dependance-une-loi-pour-aider-les-seniors-a-reste-rchez-eux.php

2014 France Pacs, congé parental... du nouveau pour les congés http://www.capital.fr/carriere-management/actualites/pacs-conge-parental-du-nouveau-pour-les-conges-960401

2014 France Les principales mesures du budget de la Sécurité sociale http://mobile.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2014/10/08/les-principales-mesures-du-budget-de-la-securite-sociale_4502193_823448.html

2014 France Une garantie publique contre les pensions alimentaires impayées http://www.lemonde.fr/argent/article/2014/09/29/une-garantie-publique-contre-les-pensions-alimentaires-impayees_4495956_1657007.html

2014 France France's family allowance not universal any more http://www.english.rfi.fr/economy/20141017-frances-family-allowance-not-universal-system-anymore

2014 Georgia Власти Грузии решили увеличить размер пенсий малоимущих на 14 долларов http://www.kavkaz-uzel.ru/articles/251754/

2014 Germany Older German Workers Jump At Chance To Retire At 63 http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2014/08/13/340005019/older-german-workers-jump-at-chance-to-retire-at-63

2014 Ghana Funding program to help the extremely poor in Ghana http://www.voanews.com/content/a-funding-program-to-help-the-extremely-poor-in-ghana/2527489.html

2014 Greece Greece’s Draft Budget Aims to Ease Austerity Measures http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/07/business/international/greeces-draft-budget-aims-to-ease-austerity-measures.html?_r=1

2014 Greece Greece Consolidates Health Care in Crisis http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/04/05/greek-consolidates-health-care-in-crisis/

2014 Greece Greek National Health Provider Slashes Exams http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/09/09/greek-national-health-provider-slashes-exams/

2014 Honduras Más de 200,000 vendedores informales tendrán seguro social http://www.laprensa.hn/inicio/743774-96/m%C3%A1s-de-200000-vendedores-informales-tendr%C3%A1n-seguro-social

2014 India Govt plans authority for social protection http://www.dawn.com/news/1145476/govt-plans-authority-for-social-protection

2014 India Government of India and World Bank Sign $84 Million Agreement to Strengthen Social Protection Programs http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2014/05/29/social-protection-bihar-project-signing in Bihar 2014 India Health insurance scheme to be rolled out by this year's end http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Health-insurance-scheme-to-be-rolled-out-by-this-years-end/articleshow/43863969.cms

2014 India PM 'Jan Dhan' Yojana launched; 1.5 crore bank accounts opened in a day http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-29/news/53362950_1_prime-minister-narendra-modi-life-insurance-cover-7-5-crore-new-accounts

2014 India India's universal healthcare rollout to cost $26 billion http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/30/uk-india-health-idINKBN0IJ0VN20141030

2014 Indonesia Indonesia Extends Retirement Age http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/indonesia-extends-retirement-age/

2014 Indonesia Indonesia ambitious social reforms launched http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2014/11/indonesia-ambitious-social-reforms-launched-201411248297500401.html

2014 Indonesia Aid program remains vague http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/11/04/aid-program-remains-vague.html

2014 Iran, Islamic Republic Iran launches universal health coverage for all Iranians http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/06/25/368567/iran-launches-universal-health-coverage of 2014 Ireland New €1,500 payment to help end welfare trap http://www.independent.ie/business/budget/news/new-1500-payment-to-help-end-welfare-trap-30665230.html

2014 Ireland One family budget changes http://www.onefamily.ie/families/information-service-helpline/money/changes-from-budget-2012/http://www.moneyguideireland.com/category/child- benefithttp://www.socialistdemocracy.org/RecentArticles/RecentBudget2013AusterityWithoutEnd.html 2014 Ireland Ireland Government http://budget.gov.ie/Budgets/2014/Documents/Budget%20leaflet%202014%20-%20web%20version.pdf

2014 Italy Renzi fait adopter une réforme du travail controversée http://www.courrierinternational.com/article/2014/12/04/renzi-fait-adopter-une-reforme-du-travail-controversee

2014 Jamaica PATH Budget Increases to $5 Billion for 2014/15 http://jis.gov.jm/path-budget-increases-5-billion-201415/

2014 Kazakhstan Пособия по инвалидности и утере кормильца поднимут в Казахстане http://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/posobiya-invalidnosti-utere-kormiltsa-podnimut-kazahstane-248980/

2014 Kenya Beneficiaries of the of Inua Jamii Cash programme to be paid via M-Pesa http://www.kenyaforum.net/2014/02/07/beneficiaries-of-inua-jamii-welfare-programme-to-be-paid-via-m-pesa/

2014 Kenya Improving Health Care for Kenya’s Poor http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2014/10/28/improving-healthcare-for-kenyas-poor

2014 Korea, Republic of S.Korea to require companies to adopt retirement pensions http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/27/southkorea-pensions-idUSL3N0QX1S220140827

2014 Korea, Republic of (LEAD) Park calls for passage of pension reform bill by year's end http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2014/10/28/29/0301000000AEN20141028003351315F.html

2014 Kosovo Dès janvier 2015, les Kosovars disposeront d’une assurance maladie http://www.albinfo.ch/fr/des-janvier-2015-les-kosovars-disposeront-dune-assurance-maladie/

2014 Latvia ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Latvia/Reforms2/(id)/4252

2014 Lebanon L'UE place les femmes et les enfants au cœur de son soutien financier au Liban http://enpi-info.eu/medportal/news/latest/38642/L'UE-place-les-femmes-et-les-enfants-au-c%C5%93ur-de-son-soutien-financier-au-Liban

2014 Madagascar Pauvreté – Une protection sociale pour les plus démunis http://www.lexpressmada.com/blog/actualites/pauvrete-une-protection-sociale-pour-les-plus-demunis-16011

2014 Mauritius Maurice: le nouveau gouvernement augmente les salaires et les pensions http://reunion.la1ere.fr/2014/12/28/maurice-le-nouveau-gouvernement-augmente-les-salaires-et-les-pensions-218334.html

2014 Mauritius Maurice: le nouveau gouvernement augmente les salaires et les pensions and Compensation salariale : Rs http://reunion.la1ere.fr/2014/12/28/maurice-le-nouveau-gouvernement-augmente-les-salaires-et-les-pensions-218334.htmlandhttp://www.lematinal.com/news/local/6671-compensation-salariale-rs- 600 à tous 600-a-tous.html 2014 Mongolia Promoting and Building Social Protection and Employment Services for Vulnerable Groups (MAPS) http://www.ilo.org/asia/whatwedo/projects/WCMS_342342/lang--en/index.htm

2014 Morocco Maroc: mise en place d'une pension pour les veuves et les orphelins http://www.bladi.net/maroc-pension-veuves-orphelins,40529.html

2014 Peru Cada niño que nazca en Perú tendrá seguro médico, anuncia el ministro de Salud http://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/Peru-seguro-anuncia-ministro-Salud_0_322318021.html

2014 Philippines Philippines: Health bill for elderly signed http://gulfnews.com/news/world/philippines/philippines-health-bill-for-elderly-signed-1.1411410

2014 Philippines Cash transfer program for IPs in place http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2014/08/25/cash-transfer-program-ips-place-361792 Year Country Headline URL

2014 Philippines The Philippines government social security benefits agency rolls out online billing & payment app http://www.futuregov.asia/articles/the-philippines-government-social-security-benefits-agency-rolls-out-online-billing-payment-app

2014 Philippines SSS unveils provident fund program for members http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/09/25/14/sss-unveils-provident-fund-program-members

2014 Saudi Arabia No social insurance cover for expats during vacation http://www.arabnews.com/news/584401

2014 Senegal Assurance maladie: coverture universelle au Senegal http://www.afriquejet.com/afrique-ouest/12135-assurance-maladie-couverture-maladie-universelle-au-senegal.html

2014 Senegal "Nous comptons d'ici 2017 fournir à 250 mille familles une bourses annuelle de 100.000f" http://www.setal.net/Nous-comptons-d-ici-2017-fournir-a-250-mille-familles-une-bourses-annuelle-de-100-000f_a25184.html

2014 Senegal La protection sociale bientôt étendue aux secteurs non couverts par l'IPRES (ministre) http://www.aps.sn/articles.php?id_article=136292

2014 Senegal Troisième phase de bourses de sécurite familiale : 200.000 ménages vont bénéficier d’une enveloppe de http://www.seneweb.com/news/Societe/troisieme-phase-de-bourses-de-securite-f_n_156713.html 20 milliards de Fcfa 2014 Senegal L’âge de départ à la retraite passera de 55 à 60 ans au Sénégal, précise Macky Sall dans son discours de http://www.senenews.com/2014/12/31/lage-de-depart-a-la-retraite-passera-de-55-a-60-ans-au-senegal-precise-macky-sall-dans-son-discours-de-fin-dannee_103071.html fin d’année 2014 Serbia Serbia healthcare to introduce integrated information system http://inserbia.info/today/2014/10/serbia-healthcare-to-introduce-integrated-information-system/

2014 Serbia Ensuring older people have access to more integrated health and social services in Serbia http://www.euro.who.int/en/countries/serbia/news/news/2014/10/ensuring-older-people-have-access-to-more-integrated-health-and-social-services-in-serbia

2014 South Africa South Africa: Act to Be Extended to Cover Domestic Workers http://allafrica.com/stories/201409070261.html

2014 Spain Rajoy firma su primer gran pacto social tras tres años de Gobierno http://economia.elpais.com/economia/2014/12/14/actualidad/1418582825_717862.html

2014 Spain Sanidad publica el modelo de seguro médico para inmigrantes http://politica.elpais.com/politica/2014/10/07/actualidad/1412708227_539150.html

2014 Spain La cuantía de las pensiones nuevas cae por primera vez desde 2000 http://economia.elpais.com/economia/2014/11/02/actualidad/1414957755_700144.html

2014 Tajikistan СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ ПОМОЩЬ ДЛЯ МАЛОИМУЩИХ СЛОЕВ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ http://khovar.tj/rus/society/30847-socialnaya-pomosch-dlya-maloimuschih-sloev-naseleniya.html

2014 Thailand Govt eases welfare rules for migrants http://www.bangkokpost.com/most-recent/398426/govt-eases-welfare-rules-for-migrants

2014 Thailand Thailand fights rising HIV among gay man http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Thailand-fights-rising-HIV-among-gay-men/articleshow/44487005.cms

2014 Turkey Turkey abolishes mandatory health insurance for expat pensioners http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/expat-health/11013414/Turkey-abolishes-mandatory-health-insurance-for-expat-pensioners.html

2014 United Arab Emirates Calls for northern Emirates to get health cover http://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/calls-for-northern-emirates-to-get-health-cover

2014 United Arab Emirates Global employment briefing: United Arab Emirates, September 2014 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/articles/index.page?ArticleID=en/Employment_and_labour_law/Global_employment_briefing_United_Arab_Emirates_September_2014

2014 United Kingdom David Cameron unveils welfare changes in drive to end youth unemployment http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/28/david-cameron-welfare-youth-unemployment

2014 United Kingdom Cameron cuts EU migrants' unemployment and child benefits http://www.euractiv.com/sections/uk-europe/cameron-cuts-eu-migrants-unemployment-and-child-benefits-303764?utm_source=EurActiv+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b3205044d0- newsletter_daily_update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bab5f0ea4e-b3205044d0-245514997 2014 United Kingdom Autumn Statement 2014: What it means for pensions http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/autumn-statement/11268687/Autumn-Statement-Pensions.html

2014 United Kingdom Retirement age to rise by as much as six months per year http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/pensions/11144991/Retirement-age-to-rise-by-as-much-as-six-months-per-year.html

2014 United Kingdom Iain Duncan Smith wants to tax disability benefits http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/iain-duncan-smith-wants-to-tax-disability-benefits-9775338.html

2014 United Kingdom UK's over-55s to be able to withdraw lump sums from pensions http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/oct/14/george-osborne-pension-measures-published

2014 United States Immigrants Social Security eligible in Obama plan http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20141126/us--immigration-benefits/

2014 United States OSHA Will Put Workplace Safety Data Online as 'Nudge' to Employers http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-09-18/osha-will-put-workplace-safety-data-online-as-nudge-to-employers

2014 Uzbekistan Узбекистан: уменьшился лимит пособий для нуждающихся семей http://www.ozodlik.org/content/article/25271494.html

2014 Zambia ABOUT 189,000 households in Zambia are expected to benefit from the social cash transfer scheme by the http://www.times.co.zm/?p=41515 end of this year 2013 Andorra ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Andorra/Reforms/(id)/4304

2013 Antigua and Barbuda Govt of Antigua & Barbuda http://www.ab.gov.ag/article_details.php?id=4047&category=38

2013 Brazil Prefeito de Maricá lança moeda social mumbuca http://leisecamarica.com.br/prefeito-de-marica-lanca-moeda-social-mumbuca/

2013 Brazil Brasil recruta 1ª leva de estrangeiros do Mais Médicos; entenda http://www.bbc.com/portuguese/noticias/2013/08/130814_mais_medicos_mdb

2013 Canada EI changes to expand sickness benefits for those on parental leave http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ei-changes-to-expand-sickness-benefits-for-those-on-parental-leave/article9637075/

2013 Congo, Democratic RD Congo : une assurance maladie pour les femmes enceintes et les enfants de moins de 5 ans http://www.agenceecofin.com/assurance/0709-13444-rd-congo-une-assurance-maladie-pour-les-femmes-enceintes-et-les-enfants-de-moins-de-5-ans Republic of the 2013 Czech Republic ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Czech-Republic/Reforms2/(id)/4262

2013 Czech Republic ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Czech-Republic/Reforms2/(id)/4266

2013 Fiji Social Pension Scheme http://www.welfare-women.gov.fj/index.php/social-welfare/sps.html

2013 France Insertion des jeunes : lancement de la « garantie jeunes » http://cftcinsertion.unblog.fr/2013/10/07/insertion-des-jeunes-lancement-de-la-garantie-jeunes/

2013 Gabon Budget 2013 – austerity without end http://www.cleiss.fr/docs/regimes/regime_gabon.html#pf

2013 Ireland Budget 2013 – austerity without end http://www.socialistdemocracy.org/RecentArticles/RecentBudget2013AusterityWithoutEnd.html

2013 Ireland Social wlefare payments http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html

2013 Israel Reduced child allowence benefits come into effect http://www.timesofisrael.com/reduced-child-allowance-benefits-come-into-effect/

2013 Japan Mandatory retirement takes a leap forward http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/03/24/national/media-national/mandatory-retirement-takes-a-leap-forward/#.VWgZ6c-qpBc

2013 Kuwait Kuwait set retirement age as 65 for citizen and expats http://www.indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=23303&SECTION=0 Year Country Headline URL

2013 Malaysia ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Asia-and-the-Pacific/Malaysia/Reforms2/(id)/4310

2013 Mali World Bank and Mali Sign $US 50 Million Agreement to Protect Poor Malians and Boost the Country’s http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2013/09/18/world-bank-and-mali-sign-us-50-million-agreement-to-protect-poor-malians-and-boost-the-country-s-recovery-from-crisis Recovery from Crisis 2013 Mexico México tendrá una pensión universal http://tiempo.infonews.com/nota/114280/mexico-tendra-una-pension-universal

2013 Mexico Mexico pledges to extend supplemental pensions http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mexico-pledges-to-extend-supplemental-pensions/article/feed/2077779

2013 Netherlands Dutch government reveals its 2014 budget http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/expat-page/news/dutch-government-reveals-2014-budget

2013 Pakistan Benazir Income Support Programme: WB approves loan to tighten social safety net http://tribune.com.pk/story/347052/benazir-income-support-programme-wb-approves-loan-to-tighten-social-safety-net/

2013 Philippines Including Homeless Families and Children in the Social Protection System: A Brief Review of International http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2292263 Experience and Data on a Philippine Pilot Program 2013 Qatar First phase of health insurance begins in July http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/355871/first-phase-of-health-insurance-begins-in-july

2013 Russian Federation Putin signs pension reform laws http://sputniknews.com/voiceofrussia/news/2013_12_30/Putin-signs-pension-reform-laws-2061/

2013 South Sudan World Bank to Help South Sudan Provide Work, Job Skills to Vulnerable People http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2013/06/21/world-bank-help-south-sudan-provide-work-job-skills-vulnerable-people

2013 Tanzania, United Tanzania: Pensions Fund Introduces Mobile Phone Services http://allafrica.com/stories/201303110601.html Republic of 2013 Togo Une bonne façon de combattre la pauvreté http://mindevbase.tg/programme-d%E2%80%99appui-au-developpement-a-la-base-pradeb/

2013 Tunisia World Bank Supports Social Protection Reforms in Tunisia http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2013/11/05/world-bank-social-protection-reforms-tunisia

2013 United Kingdom Disability Living Allowance replaced by PIP scheme http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-22058059

2013 Uruguay Subsidio por maternidad y medio horario de trabajo http://www.ccifa.com.uy/noticias/noticias-locales/190-subsidio-por-maternidad-y-medio-horario-de-trabajo.html

2013 Uruguay MIDES refocalizó el beneficio de la tarjeta Uruguay Social en 29.062 hogares https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/refocalizacion-tarjeta-uruguay-social

2013 Uzbekistan Установлен новый порядок выплаты соцпособий и материальной помощи малоимущим http://anons.uz/article/society/8715/

2012 Angola Cabinet okays programme for support disabled people http://www.portalangop.co.ao/angola/en_us/noticias/politica/2012/4/22/Cabinet-okays-programme-for-support-disabled-people,74d53e7c-0fb1-4670-aa23-cf6cef11367a.html

2012 Azerbaijan Deputy Minister: Social benefits and targeted assistance to increase in Azerbaijan in 2013 http://en.trend.az/business/economy/2095530.html

2012 Belarus В Беларуси на 20% повышают пенсии http://telegraf.by/en/2012/01/v-belarusi-na-20-povishayut-pensii

2012 Belize Belize ”Boosts” School Attendance and Access to Financial Services for the Poor http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2012/06/28/belize-boosts-schoool-attendance-and-acces-to-financial-services-for-the-poor

2012 Bulgaria ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Bulgaria/Reforms2/(id)/4113andhttp://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Bulgaria/Reforms2/(id)/4105

2012 Bulgaria ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Bulgaria/Reforms2/(id)/4207

2012 Canada Le Canada va restreindre l'accessibilité à l'assurance chômage http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/05/24/le-canada-va-restreindre-_n_1544253.html

2012 Canada Canada hikes retirement age to 67 in fed budget http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-03/D9TQH0502.htm

2012 Chile Ley N° 20.595, Ingreso ético familiar y Subsidio al empleo de la mujer. Seguridades y Oportunidades. http://aldiachile.microjuris.com/2012/05/17/ley-n-20-595-ingreso-etico-familiar-y-subsidio-al-empleo-de-la-mujer-seguridades-y-oportunidades-oportunidades-por-logros/ Oportunidades por Logros. 2012 China China: Maternity Leave Extended from 90 Days to 98 Days http://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/china-maternity-leave-extended-from-90-days-to-98-days/

2012 China ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Asia-and-the- Pacific/China/Reforms2/(id)/4203;http://shs.ndrc.gov.cn/ygjd/ygwj/t20090408_271138.htm;http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-01/19/content_14477724.htm;http://yn.people.com.c 2012 Colombia Aumenta número de beneficiarios inscritos en Más Familias en Acción http://www.urnadecristal.gov.co/gestion-gobierno/aumenta-n-mero-de-beneficiarios-inscritos-en-m-s-familias-en-acci-n

2012 Denmark ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Denmark/Reforms2/(id)/4208

2012 Fiji SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS FOR 2013 http://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Center/Press-Releases/SOCIAL-WELFARE-PROGRAMS-FOR-2013.aspx

2012 Germany German MPs vote to health reform http://fr.reuters.com/article/idFRLDE6AB0ZW20101112

2012 Germany En Allemagne, la réforme des retraites entre en vigueur à compter du 1er janvier http://www.la-croix.com/Actualite/Europe/En-Allemagne-la-reforme-des-retraites-entre-en-vigueur-a-compter-du-1er-janvier-_EP_-2011-12-30-752485

2012 Greece Intereconomics archives http://www.intereconomics.eu/archive/year/2013/1/842/

2012 Guinea La Banque mondiale fournira un filet de sécurité à 200 000 personnes pauvres en Guinée http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2012/06/19/world-bank-to-provide-safety-net-protection-for-200000-poor-people-in-guinea

2012 Hungary ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Hungary/Reforms2/(id)/4239

2012 Iceland Leave Network (Iceland) http://www.leavenetwork.org/fileadmin/Leavenetwork/Country_notes/2013/Iceland.FINALcitation.pdf

2012 Mauritania Mauritanie : le SMS sécurisé pour rembourser les prestations d’assurance maladie http://www.agenceecofin.com/mobile/1002-3346-mauritanie-le-sms-securise-pour-rembourser-les-prestations-d-assurance-maladie

2012 Mauritius Social Register of Mauritius Launched http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Social-Register-of-Mauritius-Launched.aspx

2012 Nepal Govt mulls job guarantee for poor http://archives.myrepublica.com/2012/portal/?action=news_details&news_id=40990

2012 Nicaragua Auditarán reforma del INSS http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2015/06/08/economia/1846100-auditaran-reforma-del-inss

2012 Niger LE CONSEIL DES MINISTRES ENTENDU, L’ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE A DELIBERE ET ADOPTE, LE https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/MONOGRAPH/91382/105953/F1917393249/NER-91382.pdf PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE PROMULGUE LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT : 2012 Pakistan Pakistan 'to pay cash to poor to send kids to school' http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-20278768

2012 Pakistan BISP’ HEALTH INSURANCE TO BENEFIT 90,000 FAMILIES: OFFICIAL http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=145157

2012 Poland Poland's lawmakers approve retirement age hike http://cnsnews.com/news/article/polands-lawmakers-approve-retirement-age-hike

2012 Portugal Saiba o que muda com as novas regras do subsídio de desemprego http://www.publico.pt/economia/noticia/saiba-o-que-muda-com-as-novas-regras-do-subsidio-de-desemprego-1537979 Year Country Headline URL

2012 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia to put in place a health tracking system http://www.gulfinthemedia.com/index.php?m=politics&id=614858&lim=%E3%80%88=en&tblpost=2012_09

2012 Spain El Gobierno incrementa a 450 euros la ayuda de los parados con cargas familiares http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2012/08/21/economia/1345550622.html

2012 Spain EAPN Impacto Social - Austeridad http://www.eapn.es/ARCHIVO/documentos/recursos/1/Informe_Impacto_Social_Austeridad.pdf

2012 Tanzania, United World Bank-supported safety net program to benefit 1.5 million poor people in Tanzania http://reliefweb.int/report/united-republic-tanzania/world-bank-supported-safety-net-program-benefit-15-million-poor Republic of 2012 United Kingdom Health and Social Care Act 2012 http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/healthandsocialcare.html

2012 Uruguay MIDES entregará Tarjeta Uruguay Social a personas transexuales http://www.elobservador.com.uy/mides-entregara-tarjeta-uruguay-social-personas-transexuales-n233536

2011 Angola L'Angola envisage d'augmenter les allocations familiales http://www.afriquinfos.com/articles/2011/7/5/brevesdafrique-181665.asp

2011 Angola Angola: Employment Ministry to Improve Maternity Subsidies http://allafrica.com/stories/201101310183.html

2011 Argentina Argentina: asignación por embarazo para mujeres embarazadas que estén desocupadas, trabajen en el https://palabrademujer.wordpress.com/2011/04/19/argentina-asignacion-por-embarazo-para-mujeres-embarazadas-que-esten-desocupadas-trabajen-en-el-sector-informal-o-en-el-servicio- sector informal o en el servicio doméstico domestico/ 2011 Austria AltersteilzeitFrauen ab 53, Männer ab 58 http://www.biallo.at/artikel/Versichern/altersteilzeit-zugang-fuer-frauen-ab-53-fuer-maenner-ab-58-jahre.php

2011 Canada Un nouveau régime de pension collectif voit le jour au Canada http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/politique-canadienne/201111/17/01-4468769-un-nouveau-regime-de-pension-collectif-voit-le-jour-au- canada.php?utm_categorieinterne=trafficdrivers&utm_contenuinterne=cyberpresse_lire_aussi_4475693_article_POS3 2011 Colombia Gobierno aprobó incremento de licencia de maternidad en dos semanas https://www.miplanilla.com/contenido/empresas/0911-gobierno-aprobo-incremento-en-licencia-de-maternidad.aspx

2011 Denmark Austerity mesures in the EU http://www.europeaninstitute.org/Special-G-20-Issue-on-Financial-Reform/austerity-measures-in-the-eu.html

2011 Ethiopia ETHIOPIA: New cash transfer programme to reach vulnerable communities http://www.irinnews.org/report/93641/ethiopia-new-cash-transfer-programme-to-reach-vulnerable-communities

2011 Greece Greece: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies and Technical Memorandum of http://www.imf.org/external/np/loi/2012/grc/030912.pdfhttp://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/170865/e96643.pdf Understanding 2011 Italy WHO: Health policy responses to the financial crisis in Europe khttp://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/170865/e96643.pdf

2011 Nepal Below poverty line: Health insurance for poor mulled http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2286538741.html

2011 Norway Working Better with Age NORWAY Assessment and main recommendations http://www.oecd.org/els/emp/NORWAY_Assessment%20and%20recommendations%20WEBPAGE.pdf

2011 Oman Cabinet extends disbursal of unemployment benefits to Omani job-seekers http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/oman/cabinet-extends-disbursal-of-unemployment-benefits-to-omani-job-seekers-1.858194

2011 Panama Ley 51 del 2005 http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=es&p_isn=88883&p_country=PAN&p_classification=15.02

2011 Poland Poland saves on pensions to cut budget deficit http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/poland-saves-pensions-cut-budget-news-503577

2011 Portugal OHCHR documents http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/Poverty/UnpaidWork/Maganara-02-Austerity-Measures-Impact.pdf

2011 Qatar Health insurance law by year-end http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/213390/health-insurance-law-by-year-end

2011 Qatar SCH to start occupational health registry http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/168277/sch-to-start-occupational-health-registry

2011 Saudi Arabia Saudi King Abdullah Announces Increased Benefits for Citizens http://www.panorientnews.com/en/news.php?k=797

2011 Spain Pregnant Spanish women pushing to get baby cheque bonus http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/8230554/Pregnant-Spanish-women-pushing-to-get-baby-cheque- bonus.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/28/world/europe/28spain.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0http://www.academia.edu/2215051/The_Political_Economy_of_Recession_Austerity_v._Keynesian ism 2011 Suriname Suriname to improve social protection system with IDB US$15 million loan http://www.stabroeknews.com/2011/news/stories/12/09/suriname-to-improve-social-protection-system-with-idb-us15-million-loan/

2011 Sweden Sweden to give £300 a month bonus to stay at home dads http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/sweden/8832195/Sweden-to-give-300-a-month-bonus-to-stay-at-home-dads.html

2011 Tanzania, United Tanzania: Govt Plans to Help Its Senior Citizens http://allafrica.com/stories/201102160217.html Republic of 2011 Ukraine The ILO/World Bank Inventory of policy responses to the global financial and economic crisis of 2008 http://www.ilo.org/dyn/crisis-inventory/f?p=17030:18:3271895824614061::NO::P18_ROWID:AAAgZaAAGAAAebQAAA

2011 Ukraine ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Ukraine/Reforms2/(id)/4180;http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country- Profiles/Regions/Europe/Ukraine/Reforms2/(id)/4191;http://rus.newsru.ua/finance/04aug2011/pens.html;http://rus.newsru 2011 Ukraine О новой пенсионной реформе в Украине http://grad.ua/news/58363-o-novoy-pensionnoy-reforme-v-ukraine.html

2011 United Kingdom Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs www.raf.mod.uk/community/getmedia/downloader.cfm?file...5056..http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201011/ldbills/030/en/11030x-.htm

2011 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe and Donors Launch Program to Relieve Vulnerable Children http://www.voazimbabwe.com/content/zimbabwean-government-and-international-partners-launch-massive-effort-to-support-orphaned-and-vulnerable-children-130732143/1460007.html

2011 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's Social Security Authority Increases Pension Payouts http://www.voazimbabwe.com/content/zimbabwes-social-security-authority-increases-pension-118452064/1458650.html

2011 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe: NSSA Pensions up From January http://allafrica.com/stories/201112120317.html

2011 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Government and UN to Give $20 Monthly to Most Vulnerable Families http://www.voazimbabwe.com/content/government-and-un-introduce-cash-transfer-program-to-assist-vulnerable-families--120500354/1459507.html

2010 Australia ISSA Observatory http://issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Asia-and-the-Pacific/Australia/Reforms2

2010 Azerbaijan ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Asia-and-the-Pacific/Azerbaijan/Scheme-Description

2010 Belgium The Pension Changes http://www.nis.gov.bb/pensionreform/NewFiles/pages/welcome.html

2010 Bolivia, Plurinational Evo Morales nacionaliza el sistema de pensiones privado khttp://www.abc.es/20100126/economia-economia/morales-nacionaliza-sistema-pensiones-20100126.html State of 2010 Bolivia, Plurinational BOLIVIA/ el gobierno bajó la edad de jubilación de 65 a 58 años http://www.cadenaentrerriana.com.ar/index.php?cadena=15916 State of 2010 Bolivia, Plurinational Bolivia lowers retirement age to 58, nationalizes pensions and extends them to the poor http://www.cumberlandnewsnow.com/Canada-World/Business/2010-12-10/article-2035240/Bolivia-lowers-retirement-age-to-58,-nationalizes-pensions-and-extends-them-to-the-poor/1 State of 2010 Botswana The ILO/World Bank Inventory of policy responses to the global financial and economic crisis of 2008 http://www.ilo.org/dyn/crisis-inventory/f?p=17030:18:2247624171087599::NO::P18_ROWID:AAAgZaAAGAAAeRGAAB

2010 Colombia Colombia avanza en la implementación de los Multifondos http://www.fiap.cl/prontus_noticia/site/artic/20100810/pags/20100810114456.html

2010 Czech Republic ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Czech-Republic/Reforms2/(id)/3985 Year Country Headline URL

2010 Denmark Denmark: Social partner’s involvement in unemployment benefit regimes http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/studies/tn1206018s/dk1206019q.htm

2010 Estonia ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/Estonia/Reforms2/(id)/4045

2010 France ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Europe/France/Reforms2/(id)/4100

2010 Greece Intereconomics archives http://www.intereconomics.eu/archive/year/2013/1/842/#res0

2010 Greece Intereconomics archives http://www.intereconomics.eu/archive/year/2013/1/842/-res0

2010 Greenland Pensions http://www.nordsoc.org/en/Greenland/Pensions/

2010 Latvia The ILO/World Bank Inventory of policy responses to the global financial and economic crisis of 2008 http://www.ilo.org/dyn/crisis-inventory/f?p=17030:18:78432865504315::NO::P18_ROWID:AAAgZaAAGAAAeWrAAD

2010 Lithuania OHCHR documents http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/EPoverty/Lithuania.pdf

2010 Mexico Mexico: WB Supports Seguro Popular with US$1.25 Billion http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22517090~menuPK:34463~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

2010 New Zealand ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Asia-and-the-Pacific/New-Zealand/Reforms2/(id)/4108

2010 New Zealand ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Asia-and-the-Pacific/New-Zealand/Reforms2/(id)/4288

2010 New Zealand ISSA Observatory http://www.issa.int/Observatory/Country-Profiles/Regions/Asia-and-the-Pacific/New-Zealand/Reforms2/(id)/4149

2010 Paraguay Intereconomics archives http://www.paraguay.com/nacionales/comision-del-congreso-deniega-ampliacion-para-la-sas-52702http://www.paraguay.com/nacionales/tekopor-sin-fondos-hambre-y-burocracia-en-paraguay- 87602 2010 Portugal Pensões de acidentes de trabalho serão actualizadas em 1,25% http://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/detalhe/pensotildees_de_acidentes_de_trabalho_seratildeo_actualizadas_em_125.html

2010 Switzerland La révision de l'assurance-chômage passe le cap http://www.swissinfo.ch/fre/la-r%C3%A9vision-de-l-assurance-ch%C3%B4mage-passe-le-cap/28409992

2010 Turkey Pension rates will be increased in 2011, Turkish PM says http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/default.aspx?pageid=438&n=2011-government-pension-rates-announced-2010-10-12

2010 Yemen EU allots over € 4 mln to support poorest in Yemen http://www.sabanews.net/en/news220317.htm