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Handbook on the Extension of Social Security Coverage to Migrant Workers

Knowledge Platform

The ISSA Handbook on the extension of social security to migrant workers shows why national social security systems should extend coverage to migrant workers and their dependents. In addition to meeting people’s basic needs and social protection requirements, there are important advantages for social security systems and society. The portability of social security benefits is addressed throughout this handbook. 

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
Government
Source / Publisher
International Social Security Association
Language
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Other
Other Language
German
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
Rule of law and due process
Whole-of-government approach
Status
Published

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