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LGBTI inclusiveness

Despite a shift toward greater acceptance in most OECD countries, homo-, trans- and intersexphobia remain widespread, thereby putting LGBTI at risk of being discriminated against in dimensions critical for their well-being: family life, education, economic outcomes and health.

How can we help stop child labour (Policy brief)

Eradicating the worst forms of child labour is not only a moral imperative, it is also essential for ensuring that children can fully enjoy their childhood and fulfil their potential. To reach this goal, it is necessary to monitor child labour trends and identify the forms of child labour that have the most serious consequences on children’s lives.

OECD Policy Workshop on Enhancing Child Well-being, 16th January 2019

A policy workshop held at the OECD headquarters on the 16th January 2019 consisting of four sessions of a panel discussions among key experts and civil society, to discuss how to make poverty reduction policies more effective and sustainable for the hardest to reach population groups and how best to meet the multiple needs of families.

Child poverty in the OECD : Trends, determinants and policies to tackle it (OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers No. 218)

This paper provides an overview of the main trends in child income poverty since the mid-2000s, and explores to what extent child poverty trends are linked to demographic, policy and/or labour market changes. Trends in poverty and the standard of living of children in low-income families since the onset of the Great Recession are also closely examined.

Poor children in rich countries: Why we need policy action (Policy brief)

Today, nearly 1 in 7 children lives in poverty on average in the OECD, and children often face higher poverty risks than other population groups. To tackle the issue, this policy brief says that a significant reduction in child poverty can be achieved through better coverage and targeting of benefits towards poor children. Among the other recommendations are making work pay for both parents ...

Is the Last Mile the Longest? Economic Gains from Gender Equality in Nordic Countries

Forum de haut niveau et Réunion ministérielle sur les politiques sociales 2018

e 15 mai 2018, les ministres responsables de la politique sociale de plus de 35 pays membres et partenaires de l'OCDE se rencontreront à Montréal pour échanger sur les défis, les opportunités et les meilleures pratiques de leur pays en matière de protection sociale lors d'une réunion intitulée Des politiques sociales pour une prospérité partagée : S’ouvrir à l’avenir.

Atteindre l'égalité femmes-hommes - Un combat difficile

Portail de données sur le bien-être des enfants

Le Portail de données sur le bien-être des enfants (PDBEE) recueille des données sur le bien-être des enfants et l’environnement dans lequel ils grandissent. Il fournit des informations sur l'environnement familial des enfants, leur santé et leur sécurité, leur éducation et leur vie scolaire, leurs activités et leur satisfaction dans la vie, ainsi que des liens vers des informations sur les politiques publiques en faveur des enfants.

Better Family Policies can help combine work and family commitments: Lessons from OECD countries

I am delighted to be in Seoul, at the Joint Conference on Low Fertility, Challenges and Responses in the Era of Ageing Population. Let me first take this opportunity to thank our hosts: the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korean Institute of Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA). Our thanks also go to the Governments of Japan and China as well as to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for their support.