Social protection and old age poverty 2010, para. 106

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Non-contributory pensions are the only means by which universal pension coverage can be achieved and gender imbalances redressed. However, social pensions must not be regarded as the sole response to old-age poverty. To be effective in the promotion of an adequate standard of living, social pensions can only be one component of a comprehensive social protection strategy that addresses the impact of extreme poverty throughout one person's life cycle and includes measures to ensure older persons access to adequate social services, in particular access to health care.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
  • Poverty
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Older persons
Year
2010
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
106