ILO's Global Campaign for Social Security Convention Ratification Gains Momentum
The International Labour Organisation's Global Campaign to achieve 70 ratifications of the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention 1952, known as Convention No. 102, is gaining significant momentum as it enters its final year. This initiative underscores a reinforced global commitment to establishing rights-based social protection systems that uphold human dignity and ensure access to adequate social security for all individuals throughout their lives.
Relevance and Historical Context of Convention No. 102
Reaffirming the enduring relevance of Convention No. 102 in shaping rights-based social protection frameworks, the International Labour Conference in 2021 called upon the ILO to launch this Global Campaign. Convention No. 102 stands as the ILO's landmark social security instrument, providing internationally agreed minimum standards for national social protection systems. These standards encompass various critical aspects, including the contingencies covered, scheme and benefit design, financing arrangements, and implementation mechanisms, ensuring a comprehensive approach to social security.
Intensified Collaboration and Strategic Efforts
To advance the ratification and effective application of Convention No. 102, the ILO has intensified its collaboration with member states and social partners. This enhanced cooperation aims to support countries in aligning their social security systems with international standards, thereby extending legal and effective coverage. The ILO emphasizes that ratification offers countries a valuable opportunity to strengthen their social security infrastructures, which is essential for guaranteeing that everyone can access adequate social protection.
Impact on Human Rights and Global Social Protection
By promoting the ratification of Convention No. 102, the ILO seeks to enable the realization of human rights and uphold human dignity across the life course. The organization asserts that building a world where the human right to social security is a reality for all is achievable through collective efforts. As the campaign progresses, it highlights the critical role of international cooperation in fostering inclusive and resilient social protection systems that benefit societies worldwide.
