The Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) at Makerere University invites you to the next Gender Seminar Series on Thursday, 30th April 2026, starting 2:00pm EAT.
Topic: Gender and Social Policy in Africa
Session Chair: Dr. Richard Asaba, IGDS
Presenter: Dr. Hellen Venganai, Director, Gender and Diversity Center, Women's University in Africa
Discussant: Dr. Daphine Agaba, IGDS
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Meeting ID: 820 4058 3085
Passcode: 490405
Abstract
Social Protection Mechanisms perform an important function in guaranteeing access to social services and entitlements afforded by socially inclusive policies. Yet, the coverage of social assistance in low-income countries is mostly patchy, with majority of deserving populations lacking access to formal social protection. Equally, social protection considerations tend to overlook gender considerations, a reflection of existing systems that are poorly prepared to tackle gender within shock-responsive programming. In this chapter, we highlight the complementary role of gender responsive, informal social welfare and protection interventions to strengthen existing social protection programmes in promoting more equitable and social justice outcomes in times of shocks.