The present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 42/13 and decision 45/113, contains a summary of the intersessional panel discussion on the right to social security in the changing world of work, held on 1 November 2021. The panel discussion focused on how the normative content of the right to social security and the corresponding human rights obligations of States can guide policymaking in the area of social protection. The panel provided an opportunity for States and relevant stakeholders to learn from shared experiences and best practices on strengthening the protection of the right to social security. States, rights holders and other stakeholders identified the need for further engagement and opportunities for technical assistance and cooperation in this area.