Why join the ISSA?

As a social security administrator, the challenges you face are more complex and urgent than at any time in recent decades. As the world’s leading global social security organization bringing together social security administrators and agencies, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) is uniquely positioned to support you and your institution in responding to those challenges.

By joining  the ISSA you will have access to technical support, advice and expertise from social security specialists around the world, and unparalleled opportunities to network and collaborate with peers in the development and promotion of social security.

ISSA membership benefits include:

• Participation in high-level, specialized social security events  exclusively for members, including the World Social Security Forum
• Interaction with decision-makers from the worldwide international social security community and experts from international and regional organizations
• Liaison Offices which undertake activities based on regional priorities of member organizations
• Access to our exclusive collaborative Extranet platform ( ISSANET ) and regular member news and activities
• Complimentary social security research publications, practical  guidelines, and analytical reports
• Specialized information, including online databases  covering social security programmes, reforms and good practices
• Possibility to enter a good practice in the ISSA Good Practice Awards

Moreover, ISSA membership allows you to participate in Technical Commissions and work groups.

For additional information, you may also:  

• Consult our Annual Review  and Member Directory
• Learn how your organization can join the ISSA
• Consult Services and products for ISSA members :  [ 2services-and-products.pdf 451.84 kB ]
• Download our brochure Join the International Social Security Association  [ 2-Join-the-ISSA.pdf 564.78 kB ]

Contact the ISSA

The ISSA General Secretariat  is available via e-mail, phone, fax or regular mail to provide further information concerning the benefits of ISSA membership or to answer your questions.