Recording side event “Implementation of The Doha Political Declaration Regarding Social Protection at All Levels: Moving from Rhetoric to Action”

Watch the recording of the side-event titled “Implementation of The Doha Political Declaration Regarding Social Protection at All Levels: Moving from Rhetoric to Action”. The side event took place during the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD64). The side event was held in person on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the UN Headquarters.

Sylvia Beales spoke on behalf of the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors (GCSPF) and Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP).

Speakers:

• Opening remarks: Jane Muyanga, Director at Social Protection Secretariat, Government of Kenya

• Veronika Wodsak, Social Protection Policy Specialist, International Labour Organization
  
• Peter Ombasa, Assistant Director Children's Service| Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, State Department of Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs 

• Irem Arf, Policy Advisor, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
  
• Stephanie Winet, Head of Stakeholder Engagement, International Organization of Employers
  
• Sylvia Beales, Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors (GCSPF) and Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP)
  
• Closing remarks: Jorge Aranda, Deputy Permanent Representative of Portugal

Moderator: Dr. Despoina Afroditi Milaki, UN Representative, International Presentation Association

Organizers: Kenyan Government, USP 2030, International Labour Organization (ILO), Global Coalition of Social Protection Floors (GCSPF), Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), International Presentation Association (IPA), Bread for the World, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.

Further information: Invitation, Flyer and Concept note.