Gendering Social Protection The Lessons for Africa

Gender-sensitive protection programmes are vital to Africa's mission of eradicating poverty, evolving into an inclusive and equitable society, and fulfilling the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Gender Equality (SDG5) is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the 193-member United Nations adopted in 2015. That same year, United Nations members pledged to vigorously chase pursue these goals until 2030. Globally, policymakers and citizens alike recognize that society values
 

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