Ageing, Solidarity and Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean : Time for Progress towards Equality / Sandra Huenchuan.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Huenchuan Navarro, Sandra, author.

Series:

Libros de la CEPAL 2411-9385 ; no.117.

Libros de la CEPAL

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human Rights and Refugees.

Local Subjects:

Human Rights and Refugees.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 pages).

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This publication aims to contribute to the research, analysis and design of proposals for the social protection of older persons. It develops a new conceptual approach and uses various indicators for its assessment in the areas of social security, health and social services. All human beings must be able to avail themselves of equal rights, without discrimination, and these rights must be enforced through serious, strategic and sustainable commitments which accommodate both present and long-term challenges. Only then will it be possible to develop an approach which includes each and every citizen and contributes to their well-being and security, so that they can make full use of their capacities, regardless of their age or economic activity.

Contents:

Foreword

Introduction

The equality agenda and older persons

The pivotal role of older persons in the changing demographics of Latin America and the Caribbean

Social security, solidarity and equality

Health, care and social protection

The rights of older persons: Gaps and real equality

Public institutions, ageing and protection

Progress and priority areas of action for implementing the brasilia declaration.

ISBN:

9789210559843

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