Europe is not only the cradle of social security, but a region demonstrating constant innovation and dynamic developments in the context of significant challenges. Expanding, strengthening and building resilient social security systems for future generations is the key objective. Against this

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), organized a meeting of the Focal Point for Portuguese-speaking Countries and participated in a CPLP ministerial meeting in Portugal.

The International Social Security Association’s (ISSA) Liaison Office for West Africa has been transferred to Ghana. The opening ceremony was accompanied by a technical seminar on digitalization to extend social security coverage.

Social protection was high on the agenda of the G20 Employment and Labour Ministers meeting on 22 June. The International Social Security Association (ISSA) contributed to the ministerial discussions, alongside other international organizations. The need to strengthen institutional capacities was

On 10 September 2020, G20 labour and employment ministers met virtually to discuss the impact of, and necessary responses to, the COVID-19 crisis. Social protection was one of four priority areas highlighted in the declaration from the meeting. The ministers emphasized the need to work closely with

For International Women’s Day on 8 March, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) interviewed Ms Hamdah Al-Shamsi, Advisor of the Chairman of the Board at the Public Authority for Social Insurance, Oman. As a member of the ISSA Bureau and different ISSA technical commissions, Ms Al

On the closing day of the World Social Security Forum (WSSF), the International Social Security Association (ISSA) presented its Award for Outstanding Achievements in Social Security to the Government of Rwanda.