Resources for media
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) is the world's leading international organization for social security institutions, government departments and agencies. The ISSA promotes excellence in social security administration through professional guidelines, expert knowledge, services and support to enable its members to develop dynamic social security systems and policy throughout the world. Founded in 1927 under the auspices of the International Labour Organization, the ISSA counts more than 330 member organizations in over 158 countries.
Press Releases
The ISSA regularly issues Press Releases to keep media informed about important news and events.
ISSA Officer biographies
Images for media
A selection of high-resolution photographs is available for use by media. Please credit 'ISSA' if no other credit is given. Click on the previews below to download the photographs.
Dr Joachim Breuer, ISSA President
Credit: ISSA / Elma Okic
Nikolay Kozlov, ISSA Treasurer
Credit: ISSA / Elma Okic
Hans-Horst Konkolewsky, ISSA Secretary General
Credit: ISSA
Credit: ISSA / Elma Okic
ISSA Officers, March 2017
Credit: ISSA / Elma Okic
ILO and ISSA Secretariat building
Media contact
Please contact the ISSA communication staff if you do not find the information you require:
T: +41 22 799 73 23
F: +41 22 799 85 09
M: +41 79 773 08 66






