A/HRC/31/37 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 17

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