Welcome to WeSIS
A comprehensive interactive web-based information system on global dynamics of social policy.
To broaden the scope of welfare state research and provide data on social policies and cross-national interdependencies,
WeSIS aims to cover all countries around the globe - including the “Global South” - starting from the 1880s.
Data Coverage
The data coverage visualization displays the current total of indicators available on WeSIS per country and over time.
Recently Updated Indicators
- Criminalization of same sex acts January 15, 2025 16:04
- Restriction of gender expression regulations for LGBTQ+ persons January 15, 2025 16:04
- Decriminalization of same sex acts January 15, 2025 16:04
- Legalization of same-sex relationships January 15, 2025 16:04
- Antidiscrimination regulation in the workplace for LGBTQ+ persons January 15, 2025 16:04