15/02/2019 04:08 PM
Strengthening social security in rural areas
In view of the global ambition to reach universal social protection, it is crucial to strengthen the coverage and support for rural populations. To this end, the ISSA and the IFAD have agreed to join forces to extend and promote social security in rural areas.
13/02/2019 04:03 PM
Austria to cut benefits for immigrants with poor language skills
The plan was drawn up by the far-Right Freedom Party, which entered the government in coalition last year after campaigning on an anti-immigration platform
12/02/2019 09:36 AM
Universal health coverage and health security WHO's top priority
Cape Verde and the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa will jointly host the Second Africa Health Forum under the theme “Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa: The Africa we want to see”.
05/02/2019 10:59 AM
Taiwan health insurance payments to rise in tandem with minimum wage
About 120,000 people might nevertheless see their premiums fall.
01/02/2019 10:10 AM
Extension of coverage: Social security for migrant workers in Eurasia
Coverage extension is not only one of the greatest challenges for social security today, but also one of its most important goals. The Eurasia region is one in which there is a need for improved social protection, in particular for migrant workers. Recognizing this, since 2005, ISSA member organizations have been focusing on administrative solutions for the enhancement of social security coverage for migrant workers in Eurasia.
25/01/2019 11:03 AM
ILO100: Taking the ILO to the people
To coincide with its 100th year, the ILO has announced a Global Campaign, “Taking the ILO to the people”, that demonstrates the relevance of the Organization’s founding mandate to contemporary challenges and its central role in helping build a fairer future for all.
01/01/2019 10:17 AM
Regional Social Security Forum for Europe
The Regional Social Security Forum for Europe will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 14 to 16 May 2019, at the invitation of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
18/12/2018 10:27 AM
Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano of Brazil elected as new ISSA Secretary General
The 37th Session of the Council of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) took place in ISSA headquarters in Geneva on December 7, 2018 with the participation of representatives from all 338 member organisations.
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