Insurance, non-contributory old age
States parties must take appropriate measures to establish general regimes of compulsory old-age insurance, starting at a particular age, to be prescribed by national law. CESC/GC6, 27

Type of entry: Right

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Elderly
  • Special groups

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

09: The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to social security, including social insurance.

Related Documents:

General Comment No. 06: The Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights of Older Persons

Invalidity, Old-Age and Survivors' Benefits Convention

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention


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