Calls to Reform Social Protection

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) called on Uganda to implement gender-responsive reforms in social protection. A study in Uganda and Kenya found low coverage, corruption, and access barriers, particularly for women in informal work. Only 6.2% of the population receives benefits. The report urges policies to support unpaid care, recognize informal labor, and expand access to healthcare, education, and gender-disaggregated data.