LONDON, UK – Somalia and the United Kingdom on Friday jointly hosted a follow-up session in London for the High-Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict Settings, originally launched in May 2025.
The session brought together leading experts from across sectors and regions, creating a platform to review key lessons learned since the panel’s inception.
Discussions focused on developing actionable recommendations to strengthen social protection frameworks in countries affected by fragility and conflict, with a strong emphasis on practical measures that can deliver tangible improvements in the lives of vulnerable populations.
Officials and specialists highlighted the importance of international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative approaches to ensure that social protection systems are not only resilient but also adaptive to the complex challenges faced in fragile contexts.
The follow-up meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both Somalia and the UK to drive meaningful change, underscoring the role of social protection as a cornerstone for sustainable development, peace, and stability in conflict-affected regions.
