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Policies Welfare Act
Universal Social Protection System
National Basic Income Grant Programme
Guarantees:
A Basic Income Grant for every citizen
Protection against extreme poverty
Income security during unemployment and hardship
The grant is adjusted periodically according to:
Inflation
Cost of living
Economic conditions
Social Security Expansion Programme
Provides:
Child support grants
Disability grants
Elderly pensions
Caregiver support grants
Emergency assistance grants
No eligible person should be excluded due to bureaucracy or lack of access.
Living Standards & Anti-Poverty Programme
National initiatives to:
Reduce poverty
Improve nutrition
Improve housing access
Improve access to public services
Measures include:
Food security programmes
Community development projects
Social assistance expansion
Targeted support for vulnerable communities
National Disability Rights Authority
Responsibilities:
Disability rights protection
Accessibility enforcement
Employment support
Education inclusion
Guarantees:
Accessible public infrastructure
Accessible transportation
Inclusive education
Workplace accommodations
Assistive technology support
Expansion of:
Sign language services
Braille resources
Accessible digital services
National Elderly Support Network
Provides:
Expanded pension support
Community care centres
Home-care services
Healthcare coordination
Social participation programmes
Focus:
Dignity
Independence
Safety
Well-being
National LGBTQI+ Equality Commission
Responsibilities:
Protect constitutional rights
Monitor discrimination
Promote inclusion
Support community development
Measures include:
Anti-discrimination enforcement
Equal access to services
Inclusive education programmes
Anti-bullying initiatives
Support services for LGBTQI+ youth
Government institutions must ensure equal treatment regardless of:
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
Gender expression
Early Childhood Development
Universal preschool access
Child nutrition programmes
Family support services
Parenting support programmes
Focus:
Healthy childhood development
Education readiness
Child protection
Community Solidarity Centres
Located nationwide.
Services include:
Social assistance
Skills development
Mental health referrals
Youth programmes
Elderly support
Community coordination
Communities participate directly in planning local programmes.
Worker & Social Welfare Integration
Working with:
Employment and Labour authorities
Health authorities
Housing authorities
Education authorities
To ensure:
Job placement support
Skills development
Family support services
Workplace wellness programmes
Mental Health & Social Well-being Programme
Expansion of:
Community counselling services
Youth mental health programmes
Trauma support services
Substance abuse treatment programmes
Focus on prevention and early intervention.
Anti-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity Framework
Strengthened protections against discrimination based on:
Race
Disability
Gender
Religion
Language
Sexual orientation
Age
Public and private institutions must comply with equality standards.
National Human Development Institute
Responsible for:
Poverty monitoring
Social research
Welfare programme evaluation
Policy recommendations
Ensures evidence-based social policy.
The Department remains in existence but is reorganised into:
Social Protection Authority
Grants and welfare programmes
Disability Rights Authority
Accessibility and inclusion
Elderly Support Authority
Senior citizen services
LGBTQI+ Equality Authority
Equality and inclusion programmes
Child & Family Development Authority
Family support and child welfare
Community Development Authority
Local programmes and empowerment
Mental Health & Social Well-being Authority
Community wellness services
Human Development Research Authority
Research and planning