The importance of social protection measures in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 2010, para. 55
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It is widely accepted that the provision of social protection benefits to women significantly improves the education, health and nutritional levels of children. Understandably, this component has been incorporated into many social protection schemes around the world, with very positive consequences. However, the specific channelling of social protection towards women to increase the well-being of other household members must not undermine women's enjoyment of their human rights. The design of programmes should respect and acknowledge the role of women as care providers without reinforcing patterns of gender discrimination and negative stereotyping.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights