Social protection and old age poverty 2010, para. 48
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Considering the vulnerability of older persons, the Committee highlights the fact that States are duty-bound to progressively ensure that everyone is covered by contributory or non-contributory systems. To this end, States parties must develop a national strategy for the full implementation of the right to social security in old age, and allocate adequate fiscal and other resources at the national level.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights