Social protection

Social protection for migrant workers, refugees and their families

4.1 billion individuals worldwide have no access to social protection. This includes millions of migrant workers, refugees, and their families. They face legal and practical challenges to access social protection. Many options exist to secure and maintain social security rights across borders and address the protection gaps, inequalities and discrimination evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date issued: 08 November 2021 | Size/duration: 1:51