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ISSA marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2012
ISSA, 25.04.2012 | Feature | Occupational risks
For more than 50 years the ISSA has served as an international platform to advocate for the prevention of occupational risks. In collaboration with the International Labour Organization, the ISSA is once again actively supporting the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2012. Th...
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The fundamental contribution of ICT to comprehensive social security
ISSA, 21.04.2012 | News | Administration & management
Social security institutions have always been at the forefront of information and communication technology (ICT) application. In addition, they are increasingly asked to extend large-scale programmes and provide comprehensive coverage to vulnerable population groups, including migrant workers, wh...
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Ageing together. Photo: istockphoto
World Health Day 2012: The challenge of healthy ageing
ISSA, 05.04.2012 | Feature | Social security and health
The UN marks World Health Day on 7 April, and this year's theme is Ageing and health: Good health adds life to years.
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Cooperating for social security. Assane Diop (left) and Hans-Horst Konkolewsky during the signing ceremony in Geneva. Photo: Crozet/ILO
ISSA signs “historic” agreement on social security with the International Labour Organization
Video  ISSA, 22.03.2012 | Press release | About social security
The International Social Security Association has formalized an agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) aimed at reinforcing collaboration in support of the extension and promotion of social security, during a ceremony held in Geneva on 22 March.
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Innovative strategies required for sustainable social security, predicts ISSA
ISSA, 21.03.2012 | Press release | Administration & management
Demographic changes, economic instability and social demands are placing pressures on the sustainability of pension schemes and social security funds, and will require innovative reforms and investment strategies, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has stated, in advance of an i...
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