Descripción
The Asian Roundtable on Social Protection (AROSP), part of the Global Coalition on the Social Protection Floor, has long advocated for universal social protection, especially maternity protection. It views social protection as a fundamental human right that must include informal workers, women, people with disabilities, gender-diverse communities, and marginalized groups in developing countries.AROSP is deeply concerned about wars and conflicts—from West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war to Myanmar—that devastate livelihoods, destroy infrastructure, and weaken social protection systems. These crises spread beyond borders, fueling energy shocks, food insecurity, inflation, unemployment, and forced migration, with the poorest communities suffering most.Asian migrant workers, employed in low-paid sectors across West Asia, the Gulf, Europe, and beyond, face extreme vulnerability during wars. Many lose jobs, wages, and shelter, while women migrant workers endure violence and exploitation. Families back home suffer from lost remittances, and returnees face debt, stigma, and lack of reintegration support. Migrant workers are often excluded from social protection in both host and origin countries, creating a severe protection gap.AROSP calls for immediate ceasefires, rebuilding of infrastructure, restoration of public services, and universal social protection. It insists that protection is not charity but a right and responsibility of governments, institutions, employers, and civil society. Part 2 included Theme 3: Collective Advocacy for Universal Social Protection in EmergenciesPart 2 Agenda: Welcome and introduction - Recall the 5th Aug workshop, by Reshma Shakya, and SAAPETheme 3: Collective Advocacy for Universal Social Protection in EmergenciesModerator:Pang Delgra, End Austerity Campaign, (Philippines)Speakers:-1- anti-austerity measures in time of crisis - global and Latin American perspectives - by Roberto Bissio, End Austerity Campaign (Uruguay)-2- Draft joint declaration - by Prof. Vijaya Kumar, Lanka Estate Workers'Union, Sri LankaPlenary: Discussion of key recommendations on solutions/ alternativesFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_m2tlA10uAM3m3xNt6EFcQhhJ3J96SRA/view?usp=sharing detailed concept note: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DM7qantKAOFn18rmTvhLEG9K8BESlmjs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115718862395295771625&rtpof=true&sd=true
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D/ a specific declaration will be proposed to participants (tba)