Tag #Social Programs

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Canada Extends $10-a-Day Child Care Program with $36.8 Billion Investment

Canada's federal government announced a $36.8-billion, five-year investment to extend its $10-a-day child-care program, with 11 of 13 provinces agreeing to extensions, while Alberta and Saskatchewan raised concerns about funding and program structure.

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Quality Education
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Mexico Senate Approves Controversial Infonavit Reform for Social Housing

The Mexican Senate approved a reform to the Infonavit law, authorizing a new company to manage 2.4 billion pesos from workers' housing sub-accounts to fund a social housing program, sparking criticism from opposition parties who see it as misappropriation of workers' savings.

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump Administration Reverses Federal Spending Freeze After Widespread Backlash

President Trump's Office of Management and Budget issued a memo freezing federal spending on loans and grants, causing widespread alarm before being rescinded two days later due to legal challenges and widespread criticism; the event highlighted the vulnerability of organizations relying on federal ...

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Zero Hunger
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Funding Freeze

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order freezing billions in federal funding for programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, sparking a legal battle over the scope of presidential power and potentially impacting numerous social programs nationwide.

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Reduced Inequality
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Mexico to Build 1 Million Low-Cost Homes

Mexico launched the "Vivienda para el Bienestar" program, aiming to build 1 million low-cost homes in six years, starting with 37,500 units in Baja California Sur, with a 600 billion peso investment, prioritizing low-income families and vulnerable groups.

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Reduced Inequality
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Spain's Coalition Government Faces Instability Amidst Budget and Workweek Reform Challenges

Amidst uncertainty, Spain's coalition government's survival hinges on passing a "social" budget, facing internal resistance and external pressures, while IU urges active engagement against potential conservative shifts.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Colombia's Ministry of Equality and Equity: Significant Progress in Combating Inequality After 18 Months

Established in January 2023 to combat inequality, Colombia's Ministry of Equality and Equity has, in its first 18 months, launched initiatives addressing violence against women (2,000+ aided via 10,500 calls), youth unemployment (15,820+ aided), hunger (6,500+ food baskets distributed), and migrant ...

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Trump's Executive Orders: Negative Impacts on Women's Healthcare and Social Services

President Trump's 74 executive orders, while not all explicitly targeting women, negatively impact women's healthcare access and social services; this sparked lawsuits challenging funding freezes affecting programs like Meals on Wheels and Head Start, revealing broader challenges women face.

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Gender Equality
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Federal Social Program Freeze Blocked by Judge

The Trump administration issued a temporary freeze on numerous federal social programs to review their alignment with the White House's agenda; however, a judge swiftly blocked the order following legal action by non-profit organizations.

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No Poverty
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French Budget Crisis: Immigration Debate Threatens Government

French budget negotiations are stalled due to disagreements between the government and the Socialist party over immigration policies and social spending, threatening a censure vote and potential economic crisis.

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Reduced Inequality
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Germany Tests Job Guarantee Program

Germany is experimenting with a job guarantee program offering community-based work to the unemployed, such as tutoring and urban gardening projects, paying minimum wage supplemented by benefits, aiming to reduce unemployment and improve community engagement.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Sheinbaum's First 100 Days: A Balancing Act Between Domestic Reform and US Relations

In her first 100 days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum implemented significant policy changes, including a new healthcare plan, increased social welfare spending, a revised security strategy focusing on combating organized crime, and a shift towards improved relations with the business sector, a...

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Gender Equality

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