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Spain just crossed 22 million Social Security contributors for the first time ever, marking a historic milestone for the country's workforce. Female employment and permanent contracts are also reaching all-time highs.
After activist groups won landmark legal battles, Mexico's public health system now guarantees abortion services to millions of workers and their families in 25 states. The victory affects nearly 300 beneficiaries who filed lawsuits and extends to everyone covered by the Mexican Social Security Institute.
Starting April 1, South Africa is raising payments for most social security grants by 3.6%, lifting monthly support for pensioners, people with disabilities, and families. The increases will reach millions of beneficiaries who rely on these grants to meet basic needs.
After cracking down on corruption, South Africa's social security agency has fired five officials and rebuilt its fraud-prevention systems. The Johannesburg office is now serving vulnerable citizens again with stronger safeguards in place.
Google just upgraded its privacy tools to help you scrub sensitive ID numbers from search results. The tech giant can now find and remove passport numbers, driver's licenses, and Social Security numbers that appear online.
Google just made it easier to scrub your most sensitive personal details from search results. Starting this week, Americans can request removal of driver's licenses, passports, and Social Security numbers found online.
Kerala's new budget delivers major wins for vulnerable groups with $173 million for social security pensions and raises for frontline health workers. The state's economy grew 6.19% while creating jobs and expanding support programs.
Karnataka just became India's trailblazer in protecting gig workers, creating the country's first official welfare board to guarantee social security for delivery drivers and app-based workers. The new board will collect fees from platforms like Zomato and Uber to fund benefits for thousands of workers who've long been without protections.