The Southern African Social Protection Experts Network, SASPEN, is a not-for-profit network of stakeholders and experts who engage with social protection.
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Congratulations to Dr. @MushunjeMildred, Chair of our @SASPEN Board of Directors, on her appointment as Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission! A well-deserved recognition of her expertise in gender equality and women's empowerment. 👏👏
Official Opening of 2025 International Annual SASPEN Conference this morning at 09:00am in Blantyre, Malawi.
Keynote by Prof. David Cantor on "What is Climate Displacement and What Does it Mean for Social Protection?"
Explore the full programme at: saspen.org/admin/images/even…
3 days left of early-bird registration for the 2025 SASPEN International Annual Conference on Climate Resilience and Social Protection.
Early-Bird Deadline: 31 October 2025
Standard registration closes: 22 November 2025
Blantyre, Malawi | 25–27 November 2025
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - 2025 SASPEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Theme: Climate Resilience and Social Protection: Addressing the Needs of Disaster-Impacted Communities and Strengthening Social Protection Systems
Venue: Blantyre, Malawi
Deadline: 15 June 2025
saspen.org/site/event?id=86
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - 2024 SASPEN INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Venue: Limpopo, South Africa
Theme: "Community-Based Social Protection: Inclusion, Challenges and Prospects"
Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 June 2024
For more details: saspen.org/site/event?id=84
JOIN US for the 10th SASPEN International Annual Conference from 25 - 26 October at the University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius!!
Registration closes 24th October 2023 at 2:00pm (Mauritius Time).
The conference is fully self-sponsored.
Register here: app.saspen.org/
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Unpaid care work is commonly left out of policy agendas.
Join FES Zambia and @SASPENNEWS Social Policy Conference.
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EXTENSION OF CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2023 SASPEN INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The deadline for the submission of abstracts for the 2023 SASPEN International Conference has been extended to 14 July 2023.
For the Conference Concept Note, Click for More:
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Applications for our Project Manager and Project Officer #vacancies close on Friday! Click here for your last chance to #apply ow.ly/WUY450OFwkm
You are invited!!! Happening this afternoon from 14:00 - 16:00 (CAT)
Webinar themed, "Shock-Responsive Social Protection and Climate Change - Lessons from Southern Africa."
Date: Thursday, 22 June 2023
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (CAT)
Webinar Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8279092684…...
SASPEN in partnership with FES Zambia, cordially invites you to a virtual webinar themed, “Shock-Responsive Social Protection and Climate Change – Lessons from Southern Africa.”
Date: Thursday, 22 June 2023
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (CAT)
Webinar Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8279092684…
The 2023 Zambia Social Protection Week is finally here. The Event Programme is now available for download.
Click on the link below to get your copy. Make time to engage in the different activities lined up.
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Launch of the 2023 Zambia Social Protection Week by Her Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia Ms. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, joined by ministers, United Nations in Zambia and Cooperating Partners
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Mark your calendars!!! 🗓
The Zambia Social Protection Week shall run from June 19-23, 2023.
Join us and Learn, Share, and Participate in all things #socialprotection.
Visit the Event page for more information: fb.me/e/10SUdswNd
#InclusiveSocialProtection #zspw2023
As we observe #WorldEnvironmentDay today, we recognise the role of social protection in enhancing climate resilience!
#SASPEN #climateresilience #socialprotection
Last week, we celebrated #AfricaDay, an important reminder of our unity, strength, and shared heritage. As we reflect, let's not forget the role of #SocialProtection in our growth story.
#AfricaDay2023
#SASPEN
#socialprotection
#LNOB
As we celebrate #AfricaDay this week, we remember our collective responsibility to social protection for all.
#socialprotection #LNOB #AfricaDay
