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decree of 2012 provides for the training of women on extended maternity leave as well as
special employment programmes for women taking care of dependent children.
E.
Social security
66.
In Argentina, family allowances cover various family situations, such as marriage,
birth or adoption, and an annual child allowance is provided to families with school-age
children. In addition, a universal child allowance is provided to families in certain
circumstances, including to parents who are unemployed, who earn a salary equal to or
lower than the national minimum salary, who work in the informal sector, or who are
domestic or seasonal workers.
67.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the main social security instruments of the territorial
entities, as well as the Law on Social Protection, Protection of Civilian War Victims and
Families with Children of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1999) and the Law on
Social Protection of Republika Srpska (1993) provide maternity allowance to women
during pregnancy and childbirth.
68.
In the Russian Federation, under the provisions of the Federal Law on State
Subsidies to Individuals with Children (1995), the State provides a one-time allowance to
women at the birth of a child, as well as monthly child allowances to single-parent families.
69.
In Sweden, the Parental Leave Act affords both mothers and fathers the right to
parental leave, as well as extended family leave and reduced working hours. Swedish social
security grants parents economic compensation for income lost in order to stay home with a
child. In addition, the Government grants automatic financial support to all children who
are resident in the country.
F.
Other social protection measures
70.
In Argentina, the bicentenary credit plan for low-income families, known as
PROCREAR, includes the concession of mortgages for the construction or repair of family
homes. Hungary provides a social housing subsidy to families wishing to buy, build or
expand a house. In the Russian Federation, housing programmes target families with
special needs, such as young families and large families; modalities include access to credit,
affordable mortgages and land allotments. In Sweden, housing allowances are granted to
families with children living at home, as well as to low-income families.
71.
As part of the National Plan on Food Security, the “Pro-orchard” programme in
Argentina contributes to improving and diversifying family nutrition. In Colombia, the
Food Security Network provides families with access to food and education on healthy
consumption patterns. In addition, the Ethnic Differentiated Focus programme supports
food security through an ethnically differentiated approach. Mexico implements a variety of
programmes to support disadvantaged families under the Integral Social Food Assistance
Strategy. Likewise, Saudi Arabia implements emergency cash and food programmes as part
of wider government efforts to support low-income families and families in crisis
situations.
G.
Special programmes for vulnerable children
72.
Many States reported on a number of institutional measures aimed at the protection
of children, especially children in situations of vulnerability or risking marginalization, as a
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