💡 A global forum for information, exchange, and public debate on social policy, inequalities, and social cohesion 📍 Based at @unibremen.bsky.social ℹ️ RT =/= endorsementhttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3lpt3rahde22zThe ongoing Middle East conflict has rejuvenated attention towards Lebanon. Scrutiny is growing on labor conditions, safety, and wellbeing of migrant workers. This week's article delves deep into the Kafala sponsorship system and the experience of Sri Lankan domestic workers. @sfb1342.bsky.social https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/the_kafala_system_and_sri_lankan_migrant_domestic_workers_4423 May 2025 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpt3rahde22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3loglodsmms2qPublic social spending levels vary extensively within authoritarian regimes, with some autocrats being more generous than others. What are the factors that explain autocrats social expenditure choices? Read more about @angelovpanaro.bsky.social's findings in our latest article ⬇️ https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/what_determines_public_social_spending_in_authoritarian_regimes__4305 May 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3loglodsmms2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3lm7m4sobfs24New article out 📢 What is 'dissenting social work' and why is it more urgent than ever? Read the reflection by Paul Michael Garret here ⬇️ https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/time_for_dissenting_social_work_4207 Apr 2025 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm7m4sobfs24https://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3ljrqqyhd2k2wHow can digital innovations improve the social protection of migrant workers? This week, we zoom in the cases of Indonesia and Malaysia - by Aqmal Reza Amri and Andi Luhur Prianto. Read more ➡️ https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/governance_and_the_protection_of_indonesian_migrant_workers_in_malaysia_4107 Mar 2025 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljrqqyhd2k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3lioctotpgc2bInstabilities in labour market participation during the early years of parenthood can have decisive effects on long term inequalities in wage and employment levels - especially for mothers. Read more by Maximilian Reichert in our latest article ➡️ https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/turbulence_in_employment_trajectories__4021 Feb 2025 07:47 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lioctotpgc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3lilupg5k2k2tRetirement migrants are often seen as 'happy sun-seekers.' But they also make use of social benefits, and especially of health benefits as they get older. What are the implications for European welfare states? Find out more with Claudia Finotelli ➡️ https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/interview_with_claudia_finotelli_3920 Feb 2025 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lilupg5k2k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3lihyor7byc2lOnce welcome as wealthy and unobtrusive migrants, pensioners are increasingly challenging national welfare institutions. What's happening with those spending their retirement years abroad within the EU? Read more in our interview with Claudia Finotelli ➡️ https://socialpolicyworldwide.org/post/interview_with_claudia_finotelli_3918 Feb 2025 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lihyor7byc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/spww.bsky.social/post/3li2zyf5k552mHello social policy world! We’ve finally made the move here. Follow us for all things global social policy discussions. And make sure to check out blog, we’re back in action this week: socialpolicyworldwide.org https://socialpolicyworldwide.org13 Feb 2025 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:4fr7rxre3qdfgzyjxrn3bfr4/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2zyf5k552m