Published:
19 October 2023
Type:
News
Office:
BRICS
Topic:
Extension of coverage

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) contributed to the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting in Durban, South Africa on 28–29 September 2023. The Ministers have made social protection one of their four priority topics.

Published:
13 June 2023
Type:
News
Region:
Americas
Topic:
ISSA institution

The Pension Standardization Office (Oficina de Normalización Previsional – ONP) has taken over as host organization for the ISSA Liaison Office for the Andean Countries.

Published:
19 July 2022
Type:
News
Office:
BRICS
Topic:
Extension of coverage
Financing

In the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting on 14 July 2022, President Joachim Breuer of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) stressed the importance of social security in times of economic instability. In addition, the ISSA contributed to discussions on labour and social

Published:
19 July 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Extension of coverage
Migration
Bilateral agreements
Digital economy

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) contributed to the seventh BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting on 15 July 2021. This marks a decade of ISSA support to the BRICS cooperation on social security.  The meeting was an opportunity for the BRICS countries to discuss

Published:
14 May 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Migration
Bilateral agreements

Bilateral and multi-lateral social security agreements are essential tools to extend social security coverage by providing access to social security for migrant workers. The International Social Security Association (ISSA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are facilitating exchanges

Published:
29 January 2021
Type:
News
Region:
Central Africa
East Africa
Topic:
Occupational accidents and diseases
Safety and health at work
COVID-19
Guideline:
Prevention of Occupational Risks

The World Congress Digital Meeting on 5-6 October 2020, was an opportunity to reflect on occupational safety and health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thought leaders from around the world discussed emerging innovations in addressing COVID-19 in the workplace, how the future of work is being

Published:
9 October 2020
Type:
News
Office:
BRICS
Topic:
Occupational accidents and diseases
Social policies & programmes
ISSA institution
Digital economy

The COVID-19 crisis is driving rapid transformation and innovation in the labour market, social security and occupational safety and health. At today’s Sixth BRICS Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) emphasised the need to take advantage of

Published:
9 August 2018
Type:
News
Topic:
Employment policies
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
ISSA institution

The 4th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting (LEMM) took place from 2 to 3 August 2018 in Durban, South Africa, coinciding with the centenary celebration of Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of South Africa.