socialna država kot predpogoj pravne in demokratične družbe / the welfare state as a prerequisite for a legal and democratic society

V Sloveniji vse več ljudi živi z nizkimi dohodki, draginjo in negotovostjo. Te težave se še posebej kažejo, ko socialna država ne deluje učinkovito: starejši se soočajo z nizkimi pokojninami, enostarševske družine težko pokrivajo stroške, mladi težje pridejo do stanovanja, bolni in invalidi pa naletijo na ovire pri uveljavljanju svojih pravic.

Inštitut 8. marec bo zato nadgradil programe in namesto občasnih kampanj sistematično spremljal zakonodajo na področjih sociale, zdravstva, davkov in pokojnin. Ko bo zaznal škodljive predloge, bo pripravil jasne pripombe in alternativne rešitve, pri čemer bo sodeloval z ljudmi, na katere spremembe najbolj vplivajo, ter s strokovnjaki in drugimi nevladnimi organizacijami.

Program združuje analizo zakonov, pripravo predlogov sprememb, javne kampanje in močno terensko mrežo prostovoljcev po vsej Sloveniji. Glavni cilj programa je, da socialna država spet postane varnost za vse prebivalce in da imajo ljudje več moči pri odločanju o politikah, ki neposredno vplivajo na njihovo življenje.

Načrtovani rezultati

• Program bo neposredno podprl ljudi, ki jih sistem pogosto spregleda, vključno z revnimi in socialno izključenimi, enostarševskimi družinami, starejšimi, mladimi, brezposelnimi, osebami z invalidnostjo, prekarno zaposlenimi in slabše plačanimi delavci ter ženskami, izpostavljenimi negotovim oblikam zaposlenosti. Posredno bo program koristil celotni družbi, saj krepi socialno državo.
• Izvedene bodo 3 ozaveščevalne kampanje z dosegom približno 30.000 ogledov posamezne kampanje na platformah Instagram in Facebook, s čimer bo dvignjena javna zavest o pomenu socialne države in problemih ranljivih skupin.
• V aktivnosti bo vključenih več sto podpornikov in prostovoljcev po vsej Sloveniji, ki bodo sodelovali pri terenskih akcijah, kampanjah in podpori pri oblikovanju zakonodajnih predlogov.
• Program bo vplival na najmanj pet konkretnih zakonodajnih pobud ali amandmajev, s čimer se bo prispevalo k izboljšanju zakonodaje na področjih socialne države, zdravstva, davkov in pokojnin.
• Končni uporabniki aktivnosti bodo ciljne skupine in širša javnost, ki bodo pridobili dostop do svetovalnih, izobraževalnih in ozaveščevalnih vsebin preko kampanj, terenskih aktivnosti in drugih programskih orodij.

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In Slovenia, a growing number of people are living with low incomes, rising living costs, and insecurity. These challenges become especially visible when the welfare state does not function effectively: older people face low pensions, single-parent families struggle to cover basic expenses, young people find it increasingly difficult to access housing, and people who are ill or have disabilities encounter obstacles when exercising their rights.

For this reason, the 8 March Institute will upgrade its programmes and move beyond occasional campaigns to systematically monitor legislation in the areas of social policy, healthcare, taxation, and pensions. When harmful proposals are identified, the Institute will prepare clear comments and alternative solutions, working closely with those most affected by the changes, as well as with experts and other non-governmental organisations.

The programme combines legislative analysis, the preparation of amendment proposals, public campaigns, and a strong nationwide grassroots network of volunteers. Its main goal is to ensure that the welfare state once again provides security for all residents and that people have greater power in decision-making on policies that directly affect their lives.

Expected Results

• The programme will directly support people who are often overlooked by the system, including those living in poverty or experiencing social exclusion, single-parent families, older people, young people, the unemployed, persons with disabilities, precariously employed and low-paid workers, and women exposed to insecure forms of employment. Indirectly, the programme will benefit society as a whole by strengthening the welfare state.
• Three awareness-raising campaigns will be implemented, each reaching approximately 30,000 views on Instagram and Facebook, thereby increasing public awareness of the importance of the welfare state and the challenges faced by vulnerable groups.
• Several hundred supporters and volunteers across Slovenia will be involved in programme activities, contributing to field actions, campaigns, and support for the development of legislative proposals.
• The programme will influence at least five concrete legislative initiatives or amendments, contributing to improved legislation in the areas of social policy, healthcare, taxation, and pensions.
• The final beneficiaries of the programme will be target groups and the wider public, who will gain access to advisory, educational, and awareness-raising content through campaigns, field activities, and other programme tools.